Travel Niagara

What’s on in Niagara

Upcoming festivals, fireworks, markets and events across the region — on both sides of the border. Always confirm dates with the official organiser before you travel.

April 2026

Thu2Shaw Festival 2026 SeasonShaw Festival Theatre

June 2026

Sat6Music Niagara FestivalVarious venues across Niagara-on-the-Lake

July 2026

Wed22Thorold Community MarketBattle of Beaverdams ParkFreeThu23Pelham Farmers MarketPelham Town Square (Municipal Parking Lot)FreeSat25Trius Sparkling Presents: Party in the VineyardTrius WineryFri31St. Catharines Rotary RibfestMontebello ParkFreeFri31Canal Days Marine Heritage FestivalH.H. Knoll Lakeview Park & Downtown West StreetFree

August 2026

Sun2Royal Canadian Henley RegattaRoyal Canadian Henley Rowing Course (Martindale Pond)Fri7Niagara-on-the-Lake Peach FestivalQueen Street, Old TownSat8Annual Siege of Old Fort Erie ReenactmentOld Fort ErieFreeSat15Welland Hope Floats ChallengeWelland International Flatwater CentreSat29Welland Salsa & Cumbia FestivalMerritt ParkFree

September 2026

Fri11West Niagara FairWest Niagara FairgroundsSun13Big Move Cancer RideWhite Meadows FarmsSun13Niagara Symphony Orchestra 2026-27 SeasonPartridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts CentreThu17Wainfleet Fall FairWainfleet Arena / FairgroundsSun20Barrelman Niagara Falls TriathlonWelland International Flatwater Centre (swim start) to Niagara Falls (finish)Fri25Niagara Grape & Wine FestivalMontebello ParkSat26Head of the Welland – Five Bridges Fall ClassicWelland International Flatwater Centre / Welland Recreational CanalSat26Fort Erie Conservation Club Fall Fair (Stevensville Fall Fair)Fort Erie Conservation ClubFreeSun27Run for the Grapes Half-Marathon & 5KSue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

October 2026

Fri9Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving FestivalBall's Falls Conservation AreaSat17Doors Open Niagara-on-the-LakeVarious heritage sites across Niagara-on-the-LakeFreeSun25Niagara Falls International Marathon

November 2026

Wed11Mighty Niagara Film FestNiagara Artists Centre & select Niagara venuesSat14Niagara Falls Santa Claus ParadeDowntown Niagara Falls / Centennial SquareFreeSat14Winter Festival of LightsQueen Victoria Park & Niagara ParkwayFree

December 2026

Fri4Niagara-on-the-Lake Candlelight StrollNiagara-on-the-Lake Court House / Queen StreetFreeSat5Niagara Falls Comic ConScotiabank Convention Centre (Niagara Falls Convention Centre)Thu31Niagara Falls New Year’s EveQueen Victoria ParkFree

January 2027

Fri8Niagara Icewine FestivalNiagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village (Queen Street)

May 2027

Sat22Virgil StampedeVirgil Sports Park

June 2027

Sat12Niagara Canada International Film FestivalGreg Frewin Theatre / Niagara Falls Convention Centre