Get ready for a spectacular night above Colchester!

King Coel’s Kittens return to Castle Park on Thursday 5 November 2026 for their 55th Annual Fireworks Spectacular! Bring your family and friends for an evening of entertainment, the traditional Guy Parade and a dazzling fireworks display, while supporting good causes in our local community.

Castle Park, Colchester
Thursday 5 November 2026

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

• 5.30pm — Gates open and entertainment begins
• 7pm — Guy Parade starts from the bandstand
• 7.30pm — Fireworks spectacular!

A selection of food outlets will be available by the Castle Café and the beacon in the upper park.

TICKETS

• Adults: £13
• Children aged 5–15: £7
• Children aged 3–4: £1
• Under 3s: FREE
• No concessions

Tickets are available through the Mercury Theatre or via [kingcoelskittens.co.uk](https://kingcoelskittens.co.uk/), with sales opening at the beginning of September.

Entry is for ticket holders only. Please have your tickets ready to be scanned at the gates.

ENTRANCES

Gates open at 5.30pm at:

• Museum Street
• Both ends of the Folley
• Roman Road
• Main park gates by the war memorial

The organisers suggest the Roman Road entrance for lighter footfall.

VIEWING INFORMATION

There is no designated accessible viewing area. The organisers suggest taking a position along the path by the bandstand.

PLEASE NOTE

• No alcohol, sparklers or laser beams.
• Bags may be checked on entry.
• No animals, except assistance dogs.

A GREAT NIGHT FOR LOCAL GOOD CAUSES

Funds raised help King Coel’s Kittens provide equipment for local community groups. Groups supported this year include Levelbest, Kingsland Church, Scout Groups, Wivenhoe Allotment Group, Stepping Stones and Emmaus, alongside the Culver Square telephone box for books.

Gather your friends, wrap up warm and join us for a sparkling evening in Castle Park! Tap “Going” or “Interested” and share the event to help spread the word.