Update: Organisers of the Fawkes Festival announced on 14 October 2025 that they will not be going ahead with the Fawkes Festival this year.
The announcement posted on the festival website said gave little insight into why this year's event has been cancelled, leading to speculation of a ticket shortfall close to the event:
“Fawkes Festival will be taking a planned pause this year as we look ahead to 2026. This allows our team to refresh, evolve and deliver the full-scale experience our audiences deserve," said organisers online.
"All 2025 tickets will be automatically refunded to the original payment method via our ticketing partner See Tickets within 5 to 10 working days, no action required. Please keep an eye on your inbox for a confirmation email soon.
We understand this will be disappointing news to those who had bought tickets and were planning to come along, but we appreciate and value your understanding.
We can’t wait to light up the sky with you again next year!“
Biggest Bonfire Night Celebration
Over 15,000 people attended the first Guy Fawkes celebration in 2024 when it took place at the Royal Highland Centre. Billed as Scotland's biggest Bonfire Weekend event, this year's follow-up event had been promoted for months, with organisers hoping to sell more than 20,000 tickets.
The Fawkes Festival was expected to feature a choreographed fireworks display, music from Scottish bagpipe band The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, street theatre and LED drummers troupe, Spark!.
Plans also included a bonfire, fairground, food (like roasting marshmellows) and drink.
Times
16:00 Gates Open (North Gate)
16:15 DJ, Fairground Rides and Food & Drink Open
16:45 Stage Entertainment (SPARK!)
17:00 DJ Set
17:15 Stage Entertainment (SPARK!)
17:30 Lighting of the Bonfire
18:00 Red Hot Chilli Pipers
18:30 Fireworks & Lasers Display to music
18:50 Stage Entertainment – (SPARK!)
19:05 Entertainment Programme Concludes
19:45 Fairground Rides and Food & Drink Close
20:00 Gates Closed
Tickets
Adult: £16.80 (£16.00)
Child: £9.45 (£9.00)
Car park ticket: £7.69 (£7.50)
Bus and tram links available.