London Road bonfire lighting
Arrive early to secure a spot; expect loud drums and fireworks at midnight
~23:59
London Road Eleventh Night Bonfire
London Road Bonfire
Belfast, United Kingdom
Jul 11, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each July, the London Road area of east Belfast raises one of the city's notable Eleventh Night bonfires. The great stack is lit on the eve of the Twelfth, blazing into the night, in a celebration that marks the Protestant and loyalist tradition leading up to the July 12 parades.
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Day 1 · Jul 11
Where it happens
London Road bonfire site
Belfast, United Kingdom
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Dress for the setting
Wear sturdy shoes
Read the local rhythm
Prepare for loud drums/banging noise
Keep the visit respectful
Keep behind barricades; observe respectfully from a distance
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
High turnout of local community around the bonfire square
Weather
Warm summer evening; brief rain unlikely to cancel
Transport
Regular Translink Metro bus services connect East Belfast to the city centre and train station (no festival shuttles known).
Tickets
Free events are available.
Safety & access
Generally safe socially, but take care around open flames and crowds
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London Road Eleventh Night Bonfire
London Road Bonfire
Belfast, United Kingdom
Each July, the London Road area of east Belfast raises one of the city's notable Eleventh Night bonfires. The great stack is lit on the eve of the Twelfth, blazing into the night, in a celebration that marks the Protestant and loyalist tradition leading up to the July 12 parades.
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Learn about Field GuideThe story behind it
The London Road bonfire is another example of Belfast’s Protestant traditions around the July 12 parade. It reflects East Belfast unionist identity-- a working-class area where the fire before Twelfth is a focal point of local pride. This event, while smaller than Belfast city bonfires, shows the pervasiveness of the culture in the capital.
Key moments to know
Day 1Jul 11~23:59Expected
London Road bonfire lighting
Arrive early to secure a spot; expect loud drums and fireworks at midnight
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Wear sturdy shoes
Read the local rhythm
Prepare for loud drums/banging noise
Keep the visit respectful
Keep behind barricades; observe respectfully from a distance
Photo with care
Echoing the politics of the event, observers should refrain from wearing provocative symbols or slogans.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jul 11, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Access
George Best Belfast City (BHD) · 6 km from festival
Cost
Free entry
£50–80 (budget), £100–150 (midrange)
Atmosphere
Spectators gather enthusiastically for the bonfire lighting ceremon...
High turnout of local community around the bonfire square
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Culture enthusiasts, photographers
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