Aberdeen’s Fireworks Spectacular Set to Brighten the Sky in 2023

Aberdeen’s fireworks display will be back to bring the sparkle to the Beach Esplanade when it returns on Sunday 5 November.

The display will mark the start of Aberdeen’s 2023 Winter Festival programme.

The free event, organised by Aberdeen City Council and hosted by Northsound 1’s Jeff and Lauren in the Morning, will begin with a charity firewalk, provided by Inspire, from 6:30pm, with the main fireworks display at 7:30pm.

Created by fireworks and pyrotechnics specialists – 21CC, the display promises to dazzle crowds and entertain young and old with this year’s theme of Aberdeen, with attendees invited to listen out for songs that describe the city.

Aberdeen City Council Co-leader, Councillor Christian Allard, said: “The return of the fireworks to the Beach Boulevard was much welcomed last year, and we are looking forward to another magnificent turnout this November.

“21CC has joined us to provide this year’s display which is sure to delight guests of all ages.”

Park and Ride buses, provided by Stagecoach, will be available from Bridge Don, Kingswells, and Souter Head Road at Aberdeen Altens to bring people to and from the event. Return travel is available for £3 for adults, £1.50 for children and £7 for a family ticket for up to 2 adults and 3 children.

People are advised they should not bring alcohol, fireworks, or sparklers to the display. Visitors should also not bring large bags with them and note that bag searches will be taking place on arrival.

Road closures and waiting restrictions are as follows:

Road closures

From 14:00 to 22:00 on Sunday 5 November 2023

• Greyhope Road – full length

From 17:30 to 21:00 on Sunday 5 November 2023

• Beach Boulevard – full length
• Links Road from its junction at Beach Retail Park (ASDA) to the roundabout at the Beach Ballroom
• Esplanade from a point just north of Accommodation Road southwards to the roundabout at Burger King
• Accommodation Road – full length
• Cotton Street – full length
• Constitution Street – full length
• Urquhart Road from its junction at Park Road to its junction at Links Road
• Miller Street from its junction at Castle Terrace to its junction at Garvock Wynd
• Park Street at its junction with Justice Port Roundabout
• Commerce Street at its junction with Justice Port Roundabout

From 21:00 to 23:00 on Sunday 5 November 2023

• Beach Boulevard, between its junctions with its south junction to Links Road and its north junction to Links Road

Road restrictions

From 17:30 to 21:00 on Sunday 5 November 2023

• No right turn from the entry road at Sunset Boulevard on to Links Road
• No right turn from Queens Links Leisure Park car park on to Links Road
• No left turn from Beach Retail Park car park on to Links Road
• No left turn from Wales Street on to Beach Boulevard
• No right turn from Hanover Street on to Beach Boulevard
• Exit from Doubletree by Hilton Hotel is by right turn on to Links Road and left turn on to Constitution Street

Waiting restrictions

From 18:00 on Saturday 4 November to 21:30 on Sunday 5 November 2023

• Links Road from its junction at Beach Esplanade to its junction at Beach Boulevard (Only Blue Badge holders will be accommodated for disabled parking on Links Road between Esplanade and Urquhart Road)
• Beach Boulevard – full length
• Cotton Street – full length
• Urquhart Road from its junction at Links Road to its junction at Park Road
• Esplanade, both sides, from Burger King Roundabout to Accommodation Road

From 14:00 to 22:00 on Sunday 5 November 2023

• Greyhope Road, between its junctions with St. Fittick’s Road and Sinclair Road

Width Restrictions

From 09:00 to 23:30 on Sunday 5 November 2023

To allow access for delivery of fireworks and the Park and Ride bus service from Bridge of Don.

• Beach Esplanade from its junction with King Street/Ellon Road to its junction with Links Road (Roundabout).

Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times during the event.