May Week Fireworks
The Colleges of Trinity & St Johns host spectacular Firework displays during their May Balls each year.
May Week (confusingly now in June!) celebrates the end of the Cambridge University exams and is the biggest event in the University’s social calendar. Each college hosts its own May Ball – highlighting the end of the academic year.
Each year, Trinity College & St Johns College include incredible fireworks displays aiming to be bigger and better than each other and last year! You can be there, taking it all in from a Chauffeured punt – undoubtedly the best vantage point.
2026 - Tickets for the Trinity College (22nd of June) and St Johns College (23rd of June) May Ball Fireworks are now on sale.
Fireworks from a Chauffeured Punt
Book a Private Tour for up to 12 people or seats on a Shared Punt. Our boats depart at 9.30pm in order to give your chauffeur plenty of time to navigate to a great vantage point for the firework extravaganza at 10.30 – 11.00pm. Boats return around 11.30pm.
The atmosphere on the River Cam over these 2 evenings is unrivalled by any other night of the year, so put the dates in your diary and book early to avoid disappointment as tickets will sell out.
Prices
Private Tours are £300 for up to 12 people & Shared Tour tickets are £90 for up to 3 people or £175 for up to 6 people.
Food and Drink
You are more than welcome to bring your food and drinks on board – just remember there won’t be any access to toilet facilities whilst out on the river.
Know Before You Go
Shared Tours – Late arrival will result in missing the event. Boats will depart at 9.30pm sharp.
- Private Tours – Late arrival may result in missing the fireworks.
- You are welcome to bring food and drinks on board.
- Full payment is required to secure your booking.
- The event will still go ahead in poor weather. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Refunds will only be made if the event is cancelled. More information can be found here: Terms & Conditions.
watch with delight
2022 TRINITY FIREWORK DISPLAY
Check our our video from the spectacular 2022 Trinity Firework Display