Glasgow Spooktacular bonfire and fireworks display cancelled

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Spooktacular Glasgow's Bonfire Night bonfire and fireworks display has been cancelled hours before it was due to take place.

Spooktacular Glasgow's bonfire and fireworks display was cancelled on Bonfire Night hours before it was due to take place. Organisers announced the cancellation via social media, stating: 'A quick but important update for tonight. The bonfire and fireworks display will not take place this evening. We're really sorry to anyone who was looking forward to it. Thanks for understanding, and sorry for any inconvenience caused.'

No explanation was given for the cancellation. The announcement came on one of the busiest nights of the year, with families across Glasgow making plans to attend organised displays, prompting disappointment among social media users.

Spooktacular, located in the West End of Glasgow, is a popular seasonal attraction offering family-friendly entertainment, themed attractions and festive activities. Organisers have not indicated whether other elements of the event will be affected. Visitors were encouraged to check Spooktacular Glasgow's social media channels for the latest updates.

Glasgow Spooktacular bonfire and fireworks display cancelled — Image: Glasgow Times

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LIVE updates as Bonfire Night 2026 celebrations begin in GlasgowWe're bringing you all the latest from Bonfire Night across Glasgow, including fireworks displays, road closures, traffic updates, cancellations and the best pictures from around the city. 👇Glasgow Times · 5 Nov, 17:05
Glasgow Spooktacular bonfire and fireworks display cancelled hours before eventSpooktacular Glasgow’s Bonfire Night bonfire and fireworks display has been cancelled at short notice, with no reason given. Check social media for updatesThe Herald · 5 Nov, 16:48
Popular Glasgow fireworks display cancelled hours before Bonfire NightSpooktacular Glasgow’s bonfire and fireworks display has been cancelled hours before it was due to take place.Glasgow Times · 5 Nov, 15:41

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