Australian Duo Neser And Lehmann Join Hampshire For 2026
Australian all-rounder Michael Neser and batter Jake Lehmann join Hampshire for the 2026 season
Tickets to the event have now sold out
Gates: 6pm, Fireworks Display: 7:30pm* (timings may differ due to weather)
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Scan tickets at the West Gate to access the venue.
Bringing infants or toddlers? Please follow steward directions to our Family Entrance.
Seating is unreserved and unallocated and Under 5s do not need a ticket to enter the ground.
Spectators are welcome to enjoy the fireworks display from the pitch. Please note, the pitch is a grass surface and maybe wet on the evening.
On-site car parking and accessible parking has now sold out but was available for £15.
For full details on directions to the venue and parking arrangements, please follow the link below.
Please consider walking, cycling or using public transport to get to Utilita Bowl.
Gates will open at 6pm. Please use West Gate for buggy and under 5 access. The funfair rides and food and drink stalls also open from 6pm.
The Fireworks Display is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30pm and end at around 7:50pm, although delays may be possible due to weather conditions.
Rides close at 9pm. The venue will close to all visitors at 9.30pm.
A quiet room will be available within Hambledon suite. To use this shared facility, or if you need any information, please visit the information point which is located in the Arlott Atrium.
If you wish to store a buggy or wheelchair during the event please visit the Hambledon 3 which can be accessed via the front of the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion - this will be sign posted upon arrival.
The show is regarded as the best fireworks event in the south with funfair rides including: Star Flyer, Sizzler, Mirror Maze, Walter, x3 Children's Rides, and lots more, as well as music creating a fantastic atmosphere in addition to the breathtaking 20-minute fireworks display. Please note the fairground rides will shut down at approx. 9pm.

Robbie James is returning as presenter for the Utilita Bowl Fireworks Party 2025, and will be helping to build the party atmosphere from gates open at 6pm until the display begins at approximately 7:30pm.
Take Cover will be bringing attendees an acoustic set of live music until 7:30pm in the Arlott Atrium, located in the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion.
There will be a number of delicious food and drink stalls available on the West Berm for people to enjoy throughout the night!

The food options on offer include Hog roast, Mac & Cheese, Chinese noodles, burgers,churros, sweets and more!
Coffee and other hot drinks are available, while alcoholic drinks can also be purchased from the Shane Warne Stand Bar and the Atrium Bar.
Please click here to view the latest weather forecast for Southampton.
It is highly unlikely that this event will be cancelled due to inclement weather, with a cancellation only occuring if spectator safety is at risk. Any updates will be posted on our website and via our social media channels.
Please note that no sparklers or fireworks may be brought into the ground.
No food or drink may be brought into the ground, apart from a sealed 500ml plastic bottle of water.
Ground regulations can be found here.
For any ticketing, parking or Fireworks Party event queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02380 472002 (Opt. 2)
Visit Us: Utilita Bowl Store (inside West Gate)
Phonelines & Utilita Bowl Store open 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday
You can report any concerns or issues by alerting one of the stewarding team at the venue or by messaging 07782 331988 via SMS or Whatsapp.
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