Alton Towers announces the theme and what to expect at its 2026 fireworks spectacular – How to get tickets
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Celebrate fireworks night and a stunning pyrotechnic showcase with the UK’s most breathtaking fireworks display at Alton Towers Resort – here are all the details and how to get tickets
Alton Towers Resort has just announced the theme for its annual Fireworks Spectacular, Across the Altonverse, which is all set to light up the night sky with a dazzling array of spectacular fireworks – promising an unmissable, show-stopping end to the theme park season.
The UK’s most breathtaking and immersive firework display returns from November 6-8, 2026, featuring live actors, epic music and dazzling pyrotechnics.
The new adventure sees a group of central explorer characters from the Alton Society of Invention and Exploration travel between the different worlds of Alton Towers Resort using a clockwork, steam-powered teleportation machine.
This quest takes them through every realm in record time, revisiting key events and backstories from the Resort’s best-loved rides and attractions.
Combining dazzling fireworks, live actors, music and special effects, the show brings these fictional histories to life high above the Staffordshire skies, with each realm featuring its own unique soundtrack and visual effects.
A magnificent new feature piece, The Kronos, is set to glow, throb, and radiate light as the final countdown approaches. Early arrivals can take advantage of interactive pre-show entertainment alongside the adventurers prior to the main spectacle.
The show is also set to include a heartwarming segment honouring guest nostalgia for Alton Towers Resort, culminating in a dramatic performance of In the Hall of the Mountain King.
Tickets for this year’s fireworks show, Across the Altonverse, start from £39pp - which include enjoy all day Theme Park entry plus the Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular.
Elevate your experience with a VIP upgrade
For those looking to make the night even more unforgettable, the VIP Explorers Point package is available for guests to enjoy. As well as access to a prime viewing area, the package comes with free glow-in-the-dark accessory, and free standard parking.
Prices start from £40pp – Book your VIP experience today
Get more out of your time at Alton Towers with a stay over
For those who don't want the magic to end when the last firework fades, a short break lets guests stay overnight and experience even more of the Resort.
From just £100 per person, families can enjoy:
1-day tickets to visit the Alton Towers Resort theme park
An unforgettable overnight stay on the Resort
Delicious breakfast
Free 9 holes of Extraordinary Golf
Free car parking
Guests can choose from themed accommodation including the CBeebies Land Hotel, Caribbean-inspired Splash Landings Hotel, the fantastical Alton Towers Hotel and the magical Enchanted Village Woodland Lodges. The Waterpark and Extraordinary Golf add even more to enjoy.
To find out more and book your break, visit www.altontowers.com
Don’t miss out on this unmissable event, book now at https://www.altontowers.com/explore/events/fireworks/