Northampton’s Fireworks Spectacular to light up the sky this Sunday evening

Northampton’s Fireworks Spectacular returns to the Racecourse this Sunday, 1st November, with an evening of Halloween-themed entertainment from 4pm and an impressive fireworks display at 6pm.

Organised by Northampton Town Council, the popular, free event begins with onstage entertainment hosted by BBC Radio Northampton presenter Justin Dealey.

This year, visitors will be able to step back in time with ‘Northampton’s Five – A Journey into the Witch Trials of 1612 and 1705’, brought to life on stage and screen at 4.15pm and 5.35pm by local theatre company The Mystery Tours. The spooktacular performance will explore the stories of Northamptonshire’s witch trials, adding a fascinating piece of local history to this year’s entertainment programme.

The Soul Harmony Divas, fronted by female vocalists Hannah Faulkner and Jenny K, will warm up the crowds at 4.30pm with a powerful set of Soul, Motown, Disco and Dance songs, accompanied by a live band.

There will be another spooky twist to this year’s event, with The Live Performers bringing a Halloween-themed fire and pyro show to the stage at 5.45pm before the spectacular pyromusical fireworks display lights up the Northampton sky at 6pm.

Visitors are encouraged to watch the display from the main viewing area in front of the stage, as it has been designed and curated to music, with outstanding special effects best experienced from this location.

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 wrap up warm and come along.

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

There will also be funfair rides, a delicious range of food and drink vendors, face painting, Help for Heroes stall and the return of the free Children’s Wristband Scheme, giving parents and carers the opportunity to add their contact details to a wristband for their children. Wristbands can be obtained from the designated marquee located near Event Control at the Pavilion entrance to the Racecourse.

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

For everyone’s safety, sparklers are not permitted on site, so please leave them at home.

For more information, including parking and access details, please visit: www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/fireworks