Events

Road to Hotel California

August 28 - December 20: Multiple Shows Available

Imagine being in a bar 23 years ago and a young woman starts to talk about the song Hotel California playing on the jukebox with a middle-aged guy at the bar (who turns out to be one of the original Eagles).

He then proceeds to tell her, his incredible story of his involvement in the Laurel Canyon/California music scene of the 60s and 70s.

This story is told with the performances of the most incredible music of the time period including the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills Nash and Young as well as countless others.

Take this amazing journey on the Road to Hotel California.

Winter Festival of Lights

November 15 - January 4

The Winter Festival of Lights was founded in 1982 by a partnership between the Niagara Falls Canada Visitor and Convention Bureau (now known as Niagara Falls Tourism), the City of Niagara Falls, the Niagara Parks Commission and a number of private businesses in Niagara Falls’ tourism sector.

The Festival was created as a way to extend what had (for more than a century) been a summers-only tourism season in Niagara Falls. During its first season, the Festival had a small collection of lighting displays located near the Falls, drawing a respectable 250,000 visitors. Each year the Festival displays were expanded and audiences grew larger, quickly making a visit to Niagara Falls an annual winter tradition for family and friends.

In 1992, the Winter Festival of Lights partnered with Disney for the “Enchantment of Disney” program, which included over 20 animated displays of Disney Classics throughout Queen Victoria Park and an opening ceremonies with Disney characters. Unfortunately, in 2013 the Disney displays were removed as Disney decided to limit their character appearances to their theme parks.

From 1998-2006, the Festival introduced a weekly Night Parade of Lights, featuring illuminated floats.

After the Disney years, the Festival introduced different themes including a Korean Lantern display, art installations, and interactive light displays. In 2020, the Winter Festival of Lights doubled its inventory of displays and in 2021 almost doubled the duration of the Festival from an average of 54 nights to 101 nights.

Today, the Winter Festival of lights transforms Niagara Falls into a palette of breathtaking colour from mid-November to into the New Year. Millions of twinkling lights, engaging displays, and interactive experiences continue to enhance the annual winter tradition along the route of the Niagara Parkway through Dufferin Islands and into the tourist districts of Fallsview Boulevard and Lundy’s Lane.

Focused on providing fun for all ages with family-friendly displays and entertainment, the Festival continues to expand by adding new displays and lighting. Illuminations include more than 50 larger than life displays and dozens of trees wrapped in lights along the Niagara Parkway, including Canadian wildlife displays, the two-storey tall Zimmerman Fountain, 40ft light tunnel, castle and more!

Patti Labelle

November 16 at 8:00pm

Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. Through the years, the songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, and class. Her effortless ability to belt out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets has created the unique platform of versatility that the artist is known and revered for.

For more than 60 years, Patti’s resplendent voice has left an indelible mark all over the world. This Philadelphia born entertainer captured her first hit in 1962, as lead singer of The Bluebelles and went on to receive worldwide acclaim with the trailblazing and genre bending trio, Labelle. A solo artist since the 1970s, Patti has created timeless songs that have helped cement her place as a music icon and garnered her numerous honors, including GRAMMY Awards, American Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, New York Times bestselling books and more.

From music, to film and television, to books, to her successful food and lifestyle brand, Patti’s Good Life, living legend Patti LaBelle has shown her diversity and continued to break down barriers as an artist, entertainer, actress, author and entrepreneur.

Matthew Good with I Mother Earth

November 21 at 8:00pm

Matthew Good And His Band

A multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, Matthew Good is known for his distinctive voice, guitar-driven melodies, and introspective lyrics. He first gained prominence as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of Canada's most successful alternative rock bands of the 90s and early 2000s. He has also had a successful solo career, with eight top 10 radio singles.

I Mother Earth

This Canadian alternative rock band is known for its dynamic live shows and powerful sound, blending progressive rock, funk, and psychedelia. They are best known for hits like "One More Astronaut," "Summertime in the Void," and "Levitate". The tour will feature the reunited lineup with original vocalist Edwin.

Handmade Market 2025

November 21 -23

Real Goods.

Shop Made-In-Canada with 1000s of one-of-a-kind handcrafted items in one location.

Real People.

Connect directly with the Canadian Makers behind the products!

Real Canadian.

Support Canadian Makers and local artisanal businesses!

A '90's Throwback

November 22 at 7:00pm

The Rembrandts

If you've seen The Rembrandts you know they guarantee a great live performance. Their fan-base spreads to over a dozen countries around the world and their pop smashes have crossed over into multiple radio formats winning many awards. In addition to performing the hits like "That's Just The Way It Is Baby," "Johnny Have You Seen Her," in 2025 they'll perform the most successful TV theme songs in history, I'll Be There For You. Don't miss this multi-platinum, Grammy nominated artist!

Lisa Loeb

Lisa Loeb, a GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, touring musician, SiriusXM radio host, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, catapulted into the spotlight with her platinum-selling #1 hit song "Stay (I Missed You)" from the film Reality Bites. As a trailblazing independent artist, Lisa made history as the first pop musician to achieve a Number 1 single without a recording contract. With 15 albums to her name, including the critically acclaimed A Simple Trick To Happiness and the new family friendly album, That What It's All About in collaboration with The Hollow Trees, Lisa continues to captivate audiences worldwide. You can catch Lisa daily on her own weekday SiriusXM radio show Stay With Lisa Loeb on '90s on 9. In addition to her prolific music career, Lisa founded The Camp Lisa Foundation in 2008, dedicated to sending underserved kids to summer camp. An entrepreneur at heart, Lisa also oversees the business and design of Lisa Loeb Eyewear, available at optical shops and Costco. When not at home in Los Angeles with her husband, two children, and her cats, Lisa delights in performing around the globe and entertaining audiences of all ages.

Crash Test Dummies

With one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music history, alternative rock band Crash Test Dummies are a three-time Grammy nominated and JUNO award-winning group, who soared to the top of the worldwide charts in the early 1990s with hits "Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm" and "Superman's Song." All of their releases keep the same folk-hued, alternative spirit of their early sound, centering around the distinct baritone of frontman Brad Roberts and Ellen Reid's folk-rock fusion.

Jingle Bells Carol Sing and Dance

November 22 at 5:00pm

St. Peter & St. Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the Niagara Region is proud to announce the return of their popular "Jingle Bells!". This festive celebration featuring ecumenical carol singing and dance performances will take place on Nov. 22 at 5 p.m.

Sarah Brightman

November 26 at 8:00pm

The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns with her new Christmas spectacle “A Winter Symphony” tour this November and December! Accompanied by orchestra, choir, and special guests, this enchanting holiday show will feature Sarah performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits. “A Winter Symphony” is an unforgettable Christmas experience during the most wonderful time of the year!

Fallsview Casino's Christmas on Ice

November 27 - December 17: Multiple Shows Available

A thrilling high-paced spectacle of world-class ice skating and holiday cheer, Fallsview Casino’s Christmas on Ice features a winter wonderland of national championship ice skaters, dancers and singers that will fill you with the magic of the season.