Northampton’s Fireworks Spectacular

If bonfire night in Northampton is already in your diary, this year it comes with a proper Halloween twist, as the town’s biggest free fireworks night returns to the Racecourse with a spooky new line-up.

Northampton’s free Fireworks Spectacular will return to the Racecourse on Sunday, 1st November, bringing an evening of Halloween-themed entertainment, live music, a thrilling pyro-fire act and an impressive fireworks display.

Organised by Northampton Town Council, the popular annual event begins at 4pm, with onstage entertainment once again hosted by BBC Radio Northampton presenter Justin Dealey.

The Soul Harmony Divas, fronted by female vocalists Hannah Faulkner and Jenny K, will warm up the crowds with a powerful set of Soul, Motown, Disco and Dance songs, accompanied by a live band.

There will be a spooky twist to this year’s event, with The Live Performers bringing a Halloween-themed fire and pyro show to the stage before the spectacular pyro-musical fireworks display lights up the Northampton sky at 6pm.

This year, visitors will also be able to step back in time with ‘Northampton’s Five – A Journey into the Witch Trials of 1612 and 1705’, brought to life live on stage and screen by local theatre company The Mystery Tours. The performance will explore the stories of Northamptonshire’s witch trials, adding a fascinating piece of local history to this year’s entertainment programme.

Cllr Keith Holland-Delamere, Chair of the Community Services Committee at Northampton Town Council, said: “Our Fireworks Spectacular is always one of the highlights of the Northampton events calendar and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the Racecourse for a fantastic, Halloween-themed evening.

“We’re excited to be bringing a piece of Northampton’s history to life with The Mystery Tours and their production exploring our town’s heritage. There really will be something for everyone, so make sure you save the date.

“We’d also like to thank our event sponsors Maintenance Services Electrical Ltd, for helping light up Northampton and the Northampton Street Pastors, who will be supporting us on the evening too.”

There will also be fun fair rides, a range of food and drink vendors, face painting, a Help for Heroes stall and the return of the free lost child wristband scheme, giving parents and carers the opportunity to add their contact details to a wristband for their children.

Please note that charges apply for funfair rides, food and drink vendors and activity stalls.

Follow Northampton Town Council on social media for all the latest event updates. For more information, including the full programme, timings and event arrangements, please visit: northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/fireworks

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