Compton Abbas Fireworks Night
When? 08 November 2025
Where? Shaftesbury
Fireworks Night returns to Compton Abbas Airfield for 2025!
Pre-booking essential. Come and join us for Fireworks Spectacular! Wrap up warm and enjoy the evening’s entertainment. From musical performances by vocalist Charlie Greenwood and classic rock band ONYX, to dazzling live fire breathing and fire burning dance displays. Come for the Fireworks, stay for the party!
Lore of the Sky will be serving up smokey topped jacket potatoes, hot smoked pulled beef buns and fire roasted meat, fresh from the BBQ. Refreshing pints and hot toddies available from the Main Bar or the Horse Box Bar. Hot sweet treats will be available from the paddock.
Before the night sky over Compton Abbas Airfield is illuminated once again by our thrilling Fireworks Display!
Gates open from 5.30pm.
Please Note: This is a pre-booked ticket only private event. No entries at the gate on the night. Car parking ticket is valid only for vehicles with no more than 7 seats. No coaches, minibuses, caravans, trailers, motorhomes etc. Tickets will not be sold on the gate and no walk-ins or access without a ticket will be permitted. We ask that children are supervised at all times. We are a card only establishment.
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