Bonfire Night on a Budget: How to Celebrate for Under £100

Bonfire night only comes once a year, and nothing beats the thrill of lighting up the sky with fireworks.

Whether you’re hosting friends in the garden or planning a small community celebration, it’s easy to create a show-stopping Bonfire Night display for under £100.

At Firework Crazy, we’ve made it simple to create your own spectacular fireworks display for under £100, with top-rated cakes, barrages, and fountains that look every bit as good as the professional shows.

What You Can Get for £100

You don’t need a huge haul of fireworks to put on an amazing show. With a budget of around £100, you’ll be surprised how much you can get.

With a smart mix of multi-effect cakes, a few smaller support pieces, and a strong finale, you can create a complete Bonfire Night display that feels far more expensive than it is.

Example £100 Display Plan

Here’s how you could build a balanced Bonfire Night display with around £100 worth of fireworks:

• Start with a fountain – warm up the crowd with ground-level sparkles
• Move into a few small cakes or roman candles – add height and colour to get the show going
• Build up with medium-sized barrages or multi-effect cakes – these keep the pace and fill the sky
• Finish with a high-impact finale piece – a larger cake or fast-firing barrage that ends with a bang
• End the night with sparklers – a fun, safe, and ideal activity to cap off the show.

This display would provide you with roughly 6-8 minutes of colour, noise, and excitement, perfect for small gatherings or family events.

Our Top Fireworks Under £25

Looking to build your bonfire night display for less? Here are some of our favourite fireworks under £25, all hand-picked for their value, performance and wow factor.

Angel Dust Delight by Brothers Pyrotechnics

If you’re building your Bonfire Night show on a budget, Angel Dust Delight is a must-have.

This compact cake fires a sweeping fan of golden bursts and crackles that look far more expensive than they are. It’s quick to set up, easy to light, and adds instant wow-factor without eating into your £100 limit.

Fall from Grace by Brothers Pyrotechnics

Fall From Grace proves you don’t need a big budget for big colour. With 25 rapid bursts of red, blue, and gold, it fills the sky with vibrant effects, perfect for the middle of your display. It bridges your smaller openers to your finale beautifully, all for under £25.

Solidarity by Brothers Pyrotechnics

For anyone wanting a professional-looking centrepiece on a budget, Solidarity is a standout pick. It delivers bold, colourful breaks and crackling palms that feel like something from a pro show, but for a fraction of the cost. It’s a perfect main cake for a family Bonfire Night display.

Hummy Monster by Absolute Fireworks

Start your display with a bit of character. Hummy Monster is a lively fountain that hums, whistles, and sparkles, making it the perfect warm-up firework to capture everyone’s attention. It’s safe, fun, and ideal for smaller gardens or as a playful opener before the main show.

Storm by Celtic Fireworks

Looking for a big finish without a big spend? Storm delivers just that. This powerful cake fires rapid bursts of colour and noise that punch well above its price point, making it the perfect finale for a budget-friendly Bonfire Night display.

Legacy Gold Sparklers by Standard Fireworks

No Bonfire Night is complete without sparklers. This value pack includes 25 long-lasting, golden sparklers, perfect for families, parties, and post-display photos.
They’re a low-cost way to keep the glow going after your main fireworks end.

Comet Chaser (16 rockets) by Standard Fireworks

For extra height and variety, Comet Chaser rockets are a brilliant budget add-on.

With 16 rockets in one pack, you get a mix of colourful bursts and crackling effects, great for spacing between cakes or ending your night with a classic “rocket roar.”

What’s the best time to light up your display?

The best time for Bonfire Night fireworks is between 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm. Legally, you can set off fireworks until midnight on November 5th, but it’s best to start earlier, especially if you live in a compact area with close neighbours.

Remember, this year Bonfire Night falls on Wednesday, November 5th, so get your fireworks early.

Why buy Bonfire Fireworks from a Specialist Supplier?

Buying online from specialist suppliers rather than supermarkets, for example, means that you’re not just getting good prices but also:

• Safety assurance: All products meet UKCA and CE standards.
• Expert advice: Staff who can recommend the right fireworks for your space and audience.
• Fresh stock: Properly stored and shipped for consistent performance.
• Bundles and deals: Many suppliers may offer curated bonfire night packs with hand-picked combinations that save you money.

Stay Safe While You Celebrate

A great Bonfire Night display is all about fun, but safety should always be the top priority. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when enjoying your bonfire display.

1. Always follow the safety distance printed on each firework’s label, and make sure spectators stay behind a clearly marked line.
2. Keep a bucket of sand or water nearby
3. Never return to a lit firework
4. Ensure pets are safely indoors before you start

For more safety tips, check out our firework safety page. It’s packed with helpful videos and advice to make your display safe and secure.

Ready to light up your bonfire night?

Explore our full range of Bonfire Night fireworks and build your perfect £100 display today.

However, don’t wait too long, stock disappears quickly in the run-up to November 5th!