The BEST Guy Fawkes and firework displays in Auckland, New Zealand in 2023
Your own Fireworks Display at your home
Guy Fawkes Day is on Sunday 5 November 2023 this year.
Fireworks are only on sale for four days from 2 November to 5 November 2023 leading up to Guy Fawkes Day in New Zealand. There are no rules about when during the year you can set fireworks off, however there are some rules about where you can watch your fireworks. It is best to light fireworks on your own property, far away from anything that could catch fire. You should also show respect to your neighbours, especially those with young children or pets.
Monster Fireworks Display
Where: Kumeu Showgrounds, North West Auckland
When: Friday 27 October 2023: 4pm to 10pm Past Event
Event information
The Monster Fireworks Display is a night of dazzling lights and booming sounds by Taupaki School and Bad Boy Fireworks in Kumeu. As well as fireworks, there will be a delicious food stalls to thrilling fairground rides, there will be something for everyone to revel in.
Tomarata Fireworks
When: 11 November 2023: 5:30pm to 8:15pm
Where: Tomarata School, 112 Pakiri Block Road, Tomarata, Auckland
Event information
Celebrate the Tomarata School Fundraiser, Tomarata Fireworks with Live Music, Rides and Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Food Trucks and of course, the main attraction a huge Pyrotechnic Display! Pack your picnic rug and get ready for an amazing night out!
Tickets: Children under 2 are FREE; children over 2 are $10, Adults $15, Family (2 adults and 2 children) $45, Family (2 adults and 4 children) $60.
Waiuku Blast to the Past 2023
When: Friday 10 November 2023: 6pm to 9:30pm
Where: Waiuku Rugby Park, 34 King Street, Waiuku
Event information
Enjoy family fun, live music, markets, food stalls and of course the impressive Fireworks. The fireworks displays will start at approximately 8:45pm.
Rain date: Saturday 11 November 2023.
Cost: $5 donation for adults and gold coin for children.
Turners Fireworks Spectacular + Monster Truck!!
Where: Waikaraka Family Speedway, Waikaraka Park, Neilson Street, Onehunga, Auckland
When: Saturday 4 November 2023: Gates open at 4pm, Racing starts at 7pm.
Event information
Enjoy Superstocks, stockcars, saloons, streetstocks and the Monster Truck followed by their famous Big Firework Spectacular at Waikaraka Speedway>
Tickets: Children under 7 are FREE, Children 8 to 15 are $15 each and adults are $35 each.
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival 2023
Where: Aotea Square, Central Auckland
When: Saturday 4 November and Sunday 5 November 2023
Event information
Enjoy this FREE family friendly annual event to celebrate Diwali. Fireworks are held on Sunday night at approximately 8:50pm.
North Shore Diwali Festival 2023
Where: Hato Petera College, Northcote, North Shore, Auckland
When: Saturday 28 October 2023: 11am to 9:30pm. Fireworks at 9:30pm Past Event
Event information
Celebrate Diwali with live entertainment, bouncy castles, food stalls and more. Plus don’t miss the fireworks.
Spooks & Sparks Fireworks Extravaganza
Unfortunately the annual Spooks & Sparks Fireworks Extravaganza is not going ahead in 2023 at The Trusts Arena.
Why is Guy Fawkes Day celebrated in New Zealand?
Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated on 5 November each year in New Zealand, United Kingdom and in a number of other countries that were formerly a part of the British Empire, with fireworks and bonfires. Guy Fawkes Day is not a public holiday in New Zealand.
Guy Fawkes Day commerates the failure of the plot by Guy Fawkes and 11 other men to blow up the British Parliament – the “Gunpowder Plot”. The men were caught before they could light the barrels of gunpowder. Every year since on 5 November there has been a celebration with fireworks, gunpowder and bonfires, along with a reading in the British Parliament. In New Zealand Guy Fawkes is an occasion to have fun with friends and family to enjoy fireworks.
