Visitor Guide: Sold Out The Ageas Bowl 2016 Fireworks Party

The Ageas Bowl's 2016 Fireworks Display is SOLD OUT

 Gates - 6pm | Rock Choir - 6:50pm | Firework Display - 7:30pm

The Ageas Bowl’s annual fireworks display is only a matter of days away as the event returns this Friday (4th November).

The home of Hampshire Cricket will play host to a spectacular 20-minute firework display set to a popular music soundtrack as well as fairground rides and face-painting!

Heart FM breakfast presenters Zoe Hanson and Rich Clarke will once again be hosting the event, providing plenty of entertainment as well as playing a mix of old classics and chart favourites throughout the evening.

The famous Rock Choir will also be performing on the pitch ahead of the firework extravaganza, whilst a host of funfair rides will be available for use throughout the evening.

Tickets

Tickets for this year's event are now sold out.

Tickets already purchased are available to collect from the The Ageas Bowl's Main Ticket Office (located just outside the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion) on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd between 9am and 7pm.

All on-the-night ticket collections will be from the Matchday Ticket Office (past the turnstiles, on left at top of hill). Our helpful volunteers will be on hand to assist should you require.

Prohibited Items

No alcohol, sparklers or fireworks may be brought into the ground.

Food & Drink

There will be an array of food and drink available throughout the evening in the Derek Shackleton Suite and main Arlott Atrium, as well as from our concession units.

Sanjha's concession unit (outside Rod Bransgrove Pavilion) will also be open, serving a range of Punjabi Indian cuisine.

Travel

By Car:

Please note, general and disabled car parking is now sold out.

If you have pre-booked your car parking space please follow the signs on the approach to the The Ageas Bowl.

If you haven’t pre-booked please note that there is no ‘pay-on-the-day’ car parking and you are advised to use one of the options detailed below.

By Train & Bus:

In partnership with First Group Buses, additional bus services have been added throughout the evening, allowing spectators more flexibility in travelling to and from the venue. Please click here to view the revised timetable.

First Bus 8 service connects The Ageas Bowl with Hedge End train station, Southampton Civic Centre and Southampton City Centre. The bus stop is located on Marshall Drive. For timetable information please visit call 0871 2002 233 or visit www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/hampshire.

The Xelabus X4 service links Southampton Airport Parkway train station, Eastleigh, West End and Hedge End to The Ageas Bowl. The bus stop is located on Botley Road. For timetable information please visit www.xelabus.info or call 0238 0644 715. The scheduled timetable has recently changed so please plan your return journey carefully.

For all rail enquiries please contact National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50 or visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk . Plus Bus is a national company offering discounted bus fares when purchased at the same time as a train ticket. For more information visit www.plusbus.info or call 08457 000 125.

By Taxi:

A taxi rank will operate outside the West Gate at the end of the event.

Dropping Off & Picking Up:

Dropping Off - All drops offs will take place in the gravel car park near the West Gate. Please follow the AA signage and direction from the traffic marshals.

Picking Up - After the fireworks a private pick up point will be available outside the Hilton Hotel. This area will also be used by pre-booked taxis picking up. 

By Motorbike or Bicycle: 

Bicycle and Motorbike parking will be available near the West Gate. Parking will be free of charge.

Running Order

Time                    Description        

1800hrs                Gates Open       

1825hrs                Heart FM (Zoe Hanson & Rich Clarke) Live

1850hrs                LIVE: Rock Choir    

1905hrs                Heart FM (Zoe Hanson & Rich Clarke) Live           

1930hrs                Fireworks Display Begins              

1950hrs                Display Ends

2030hrs                Music Ends

Shop

The Ageas Bowl's shop will be open throughout the evening.

Weather

Please click here for the latest weather forecast for the The Ageas Bowl.

If you have any further questions please contact our main reception on the evening or via 02380 472002 or enquiries@ageasbowl.com in advance, where we will be happy to help in any way we can.