The BEST Firework Displays in Auckland, New Zealand in 2026
Your own Fireworks Display at your home
Guy Fawkes Day is on Thursday 5 November 2026 this year.
Fireworks are only on sale for four days from 2 November to 5 November 2026 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 16th October 2026: 4:30pm to 9:30pm
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.
Spooks & Sparks Fireworks Extravaganza
When: Saturday 31 October 2026: 5:30pm gates open
Alternate date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Where: The Trusts Arena, 65-67 Central Park Drive, Auckland
Event information
Spooks and Sparks will make a dazzling return to The Trusts Arena with an epic fireworks and laser display, carnival rides, bouncy castles, motocross displays, live performances, sky divers and more!
Tickets: Children $17.50; Adults $36.50, Family (2 adults and 3 children – 15 years and under) $80.50.
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival 2026
Where: Aotea Square, Central Auckland
When: Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026
Event information
Enjoy this FREE family friendly annual event to celebrate Diwali. New Zealand’s largest Diwali celebration runs for two days of incredible food, music, dance and celebration in Aotea Square. Fireworks are held on Sunday night at approximately 8:50pm.
Waitakere Diwali Festival 2026
Where: The Trusts Arena
When: Sunday 15 November 2026: 10:00am to 10:00pm Fireworks display at 9:45pm.
Event information
Fun-filled day of lively performances, rangoli competition, amazing food and craft stalls and the famous Waitakere Diwali Fireworks display. FREE entry.
Manukau Diwali Festival 2026
Where: Due Drops Events Centre, South Auckland
When: Sunday 25 October 2026: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event information
Enjoy this family friendly annual event to celebrate Diwali and watch Auckland’s best performers under one roof, with food and craft stalls and a spectacular Firework Display. Entry is FREE.
North Shore Diwali Festival 2026
Where: Smales Farm, North Shore, Auckland
When: Saturday 24 October 2026: 12.00pm to 9:30pmpm. Fireworks at 9:00pm
Event information
Celebrate Diwali with live entertainment, bouncy castles, food stalls and more. Plus don’t miss the fireworks finale.
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.
