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

September 2026

Sun13Niagara Symphony Orchestra 2026-27 SeasonPartridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Sun20Barrelman Niagara Falls TriathlonWelland International Flatwater Centre (swim start) to Niagara Falls (finish)Fri25Niagara Grape & Wine FestivalMontebello Park Sat26Head of the Welland – Five Bridges Fall ClassicWelland International Flatwater Centre / Welland Recreational Canal Sat26Fort Erie Conservation Club Fall Fair (Stevensville Fall Fair)Fort Erie Conservation ClubFree Sun27Run for the Grapes Half-Marathon & 5KSue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

October 2026

Fri9Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving FestivalBall's Falls Conservation Area Sat17Doors Open Niagara-on-the-LakeVarious heritage sites across Niagara-on-the-LakeFree Sun25Niagara Falls International Marathon

November 2026

Wed11Mighty Niagara Film FestNiagara Artists Centre & select Niagara venues Sat14Niagara Falls Santa Claus ParadeDowntown Niagara Falls / Centennial SquareFree Sat14Winter Festival of LightsQueen Victoria Park & Niagara ParkwayFree

December 2026

Fri4Niagara-on-the-Lake Candlelight StrollNiagara-on-the-Lake Court House / Queen StreetFree Sat5Niagara 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