A SOUTHAMPTON stadium will be hosting its first ever fireworks display.

St Mary's Stadium will be hosting a fireworks display on November 2 taking on the theme of the Greatest Showman.

The event will feature live entertainment, a laser display and a circus themed fancy dress competition with the best dressed winning a prize.

At 7.30 there will be a fully choreographed fireworks display to the songs of the musical The Greatest Showman.

Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the evening.

Doors will open at 5.30pm and the firework display will begin at 7.30pm until 8.30pm.

The family-friendly event is open to everyone except children under the age of two-years-old.

Director of sales, Anthony Cole-Johnson said: "We are delighted to announce our first ever Fireworks Show on Saturday, November 2.

"Our stadium provides the perfect venue and our team excels at creating and delivering a range of special conferences and events, hosting everything from beer festivals, Black Tie Dinners, to sell-out concerts and now fireworks in the stadium bowl.

"We recently had Craig David perform here, which was a tremendous success and now we’re looking forward to lighting up the skies of Southampton for a fireworks night with a difference.

"Taking on the theme of The Greatest Showman, we’re looking to wow crowds in what is an event for the entire family.

"The stadium will be packed with a funfair and entertainers, as well as street food and local festive beverages.

"It will be an unforgettable stadium show and we’re looking forward to welcoming the people of Southampton and beyond."

Standard tickets cost £10 for adults and £6 for children under 11-years-old, and premium tickets, where visitors will be sat in block 18, cosy £15 for adults and £8 for children under 11-years-old.

To purchase tickets call: 02381 780 780, or visit: www.tickets.saintsfc.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/productHome.aspx?productsubtype=U21.