We are looking for volunteers to help with our bucket donation collections. By volunteering, you’ll be playing an important part in helping us keep this much-loved event free to attend for everyone in Cambridge. The event will take place at Midsummer Common on Thursday 5^th November 2026, and we’d love you to join us and be part of the team.

We’ll provide you with everything you need for the evening, including a Hi-Vis vest, torch and collection bucket. You’ll also be given an assigned post and a short briefing before heading out to collect donations.

Bucket collections will begin at around 6.30pm, with the fireworks starting at approximately 7pm. All volunteer shifts should finish by 8.30pm, if not earlier.

As a thank you for your help, you’ll receive a food voucher at the end of your shift, which can be used at any of the catering concessions on site. (There will be plenty of choice, including vegan and gluten-free options, with food stalls open from 6pm until 10pm).

And there’s more! We’ll also be awarding prizes to the individual who collects the most donations.

Whether you’re volunteering on your own, with friends, family or colleagues, we’d love to hear from you.

Your support will help us put on another fantastic Fireworks Night and ensure that this popular event remains free for the whole community to enjoy.

Interested in volunteering? Please get in touch.

For further information about Fireworks Night, please visit our website.

City Events

City Events