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Historic festival · Brighton & the South Downs
Lewes Bonfire Night
5 November 2026
2026
5 November 2026
2027
5 November 2027
Where
Brighton & the South Downs
What it is
Lewes Bonfire Night explained
Seven bonfire societies parade burning crosses and tar barrels through Lewes to six separate fires — the fiercest, loudest 5 November in England.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Brighton & the South Downs tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Asked by first-time visitors
Lewes Bonfire Night: the questions travellers actually ask
Every question people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — best time to go, itinerary, entry requirements, safety, transport and where to stay, plus the details guidebooks skip.
Lewes Bonfire Night, explained
What is Lewes Bonfire Night?
Seven bonfire societies parade burning crosses and tar barrels through Lewes to six separate fires — the fiercest, loudest 5 November in England. It's a historic event held in Brighton & the South Downs.
When is Lewes Bonfire Night in 2026?
Lewes Bonfire Night runs 5 November 2026 in Brighton & the South Downs. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is Lewes Bonfire Night in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 5 November 2027, in Brighton & the South Downs.
Is Lewes Bonfire Night free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Lewes Bonfire Night is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Lewes Bonfire Night?
Book a room in Brighton & the South Downs itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Brighton & the South Downs also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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- I'm visiting Lewes Bonfire Night for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
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- What in Lewes Bonfire Night must be booked weeks ahead, and what can I buy on the day?
- Where do locals eat near the main sights of Lewes Bonfire Night? Avoid tourist-trap restaurants.
- What are the common tourist scams in Lewes Bonfire Night and how do I avoid each one?
- Give me a mid-range daily budget for Lewes Bonfire Night broken down by food, transport and attractions.
- Act as a Lewes Bonfire Night local: what's your favourite corner that isn't in the guidebooks?
- I have half a day in Lewes Bonfire Night. What is the most representative thing to do?
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