Niagara Region Festivals 2026
The ultimate guide to festivals in Niagara — wine festivals, music festivals, cultural celebrations & community events all year long.
Notable Niagara Festivals
The region's most beloved annual festivals and celebrations.
Niagara Grape & Wine Festival
📅 September • 📍 St. Catharines
Ontario's oldest wine festival celebrating Niagara's award-winning wines with live music, tastings, and events.
Welland Canal Festival
📅 August • 📍 Welland
Annual summer festival celebrating Welland's iconic canal with live entertainment, rides, and fireworks.
Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
📅 November–January • 📍 Niagara Falls
Spectacular illuminated display with millions of lights along the Niagara Parkway and surrounding parks.
Fort Erie Friendship Festival
📅 July • 📍 Fort Erie
International celebration at the Canada-US border featuring concerts, fireworks, food, and cultural events.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Peach Festival
📅 August • 📍 Niagara-on-the-Lake
Celebrating Niagara's famous peach harvest with fresh peach treats, vendors, and family activities.
Lincoln Lakeshore Wines & Vines Festival
📅 Summer • 📍 Lincoln (Beamsville/Vineland)
Showcasing Lincoln County wines and local artisan producers along Lake Ontario's beautiful shoreline.
Upcoming Festival Events
5 upcoming festival-style events in Niagara Region.
Annual Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Market
📅 Sun, Nov 22
📍 Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre
Annual Niagara Falls Christmas Market
📅 Sat, Nov 21
📍 Fireman's Park
1st Annual Niagara Book Lovers Christmas Market
📅 Sat, Nov 14
📍 Meridian Community Centre
1st Annual Port Dalhousie 55+ Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Expo
📅 Sat, Nov 7
📍 Port Dalhousie Lions Club
2nd Annual Niagara Travel Expo
📅 Sun, Oct 18
📍 Meridian Community Centre
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What festivals are happening in Niagara Region?
Niagara Region hosts dozens of festivals year-round including the Grape & Wine Festival, Welland Canal Festival, Winter Festival of Lights, Friendship Festival, and many free community celebrations.
What is the biggest festival in Niagara?
The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival in St. Catharines is one of Canada's oldest wine festivals. The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights also draws massive crowds every November through January.
Are there free festivals in Niagara?
Yes! Many Niagara festivals offer free admission including community fairs, outdoor concerts, and seasonal celebrations. Check our listings for free festival events.
What summer festivals are there in Niagara?
Niagara summer festivals include the Welland Canal Festival, Fort Erie Friendship Festival, numerous farmers markets, outdoor concert series, and community fairs across the region.