Fireworks go ahead after checks on tides and forecast
Organisers have confirmed one of North Wales’s largest annual displays will take place in Llandudno this evening, with a 7pm start on the North Shore after a meeting of the Fireworks Working Group.
The town council said the event, which this year is budgeted at around £42,000, will be staged with the assistance of local partners including Llandudno Pier, Tir Prince and Conwy County Borough Council. The official fireworks contractor appointed by the town council is Ignite Pyrotechnics.
- Event: Llandudno North Shore fireworks display
- Date and time: Tonight, 7pm
- Contractor: Ignite Pyrotechnics
The town council shared its excitement on social media ahead of the display, saying the community was looking forward to seeing “what the amazing team at Ignite Pyrotechnics have in store for us for this year’s fireworks display.”
“The excitement is building! We can’t wait to see what the amazing team at Ignite Pyrotechnics have in store for us for this year’s fireworks display.”
Why the date is earlier than Bonfire Night
The timing of the display — on 27 October rather than the traditional 5 November — is dictated by the tide timetable. The display site is placed about 150 metres from the promenade on the beach and organisers need at least an hour before the show to install equipment, plus time afterwards to clear the site safely before the tide returns.
A spokesperson for Llandudno Town Council explained that tides, tidal range and operating times are assessed thoroughly each year. For 2026 the 27th and 28th of October offered the most suitable tidal conditions closest to Bonfire Night.
Forecast and safety considerations
The Met Office forecast for Llandudno issued ahead of the event suggested a mix of conditions through the day, with lighter winds and a partly cloudy evening expected. Forecasters said residents would notice it feeling fresher, with sunny spells and scattered showers during the daytime and occasional heavy showers, mainly over higher ground.
Officials highlighted the reliance of the event on both weather and tides; in previous days recent storms had prompted close attention to the wind forecast because high winds can prevent the display from going ahead.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start time | 7pm |
| Estimated duration | Approximately 20 minutes |
| Temperature forecast (max / min) | 14°C / 7°C |
Met Office guidance included a note that strong, gusty winds with isolated gales along coasts were expected initially but should ease through the day, and that showers would become more isolated for a time before an organised band of rain swept through in the early hours.
Practical information for spectators
Because the display is beach-based and safety-critical work must be completed before the tide turns, organisers ask anyone planning to attend to be mindful of the restricted setup and clearance times. The display site is set well back from the promenade and the council requires an hour at least to install hardware on the sand, with additional time to dismantle afterwards.
Local businesses and the events team have been thanked by the town council for their help in staging the display. The council also acknowledged the support of Adam Williams and his teams at Llandudno Pier and Tir Prince and the professional guidance of Conwy County Borough Council Events in planning and managing the event.
Residents should expect a busy promenade and are advised to allow extra time for travel and parking. Event organisers and emergency services will be operating on the night to ensure public safety.
The confirmation that the display will go ahead was welcomed by many after a spell of unsettled weather, and the town is preparing to welcome visitors to what organisers describe as a major community celebration.
