One of the season’s most beloved traditions is set to shine once again! The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights returns from November 15, 2025 to January 4, 2026, and will illuminate the city in brilliant colour, with millions of twinkling lights transforming crisp nights into a celebration of light, beauty, and wonder.
Just steps from The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the magical festival fills the tourist district with more than 3 million dazzling lights and more than 75 breathtaking displays along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands, and surrounding areas. Reserve your stay at The Brock and enjoy the experience either by driving or strolling along the illuminated route with many of the displays within a short walk of top Niagara Falls Hotels including The Brock.
As an added highlight, some of the festival’s colourful illuminations can even be admired from Prime Steakhouse — The Brock’s signature Fallsview restaurant and the #1 Restaurant in Niagara Falls on TripAdvisor. An extraordinary dining experience overlooking the illuminated landscape, highlighted with brilliant fireworks displays on select dates.
A Year of New Light and New Experiences
The 43rd annual Winter Festival of Lights brings exciting updates for the 2025–2026 season:
- 25+ new light displays including illuminated wildlife, giant snowflakes, a radiant tunnel, toque, and maple leaf
- 8 immersive and interactive experiences along the festival route
- An interactive digital map and check-in contest for guests who love to explore
From glowing vignettes to sculptural light forms, each installation enhances the city’s natural beauty.
New For 2025 – Laser Light Spectacular!
This year’s festival welcomes a dramatic new activation: the Laser Light Spectacular, designed to light the sky over Niagara Falls with movement, sound, and sweeping beams of colour. The shows feature brilliant laser beams piercing through the night sky, synchronized to an energetic soundtrack that captures the excitement of the holidays. It’s a free, family-friendly experience that transforms Queen Victoria Park into a dazzling stage of music and motion—an instant festival highlight!
- Fridays & Saturdays, November 15th – December 20th
- Nightly, December 26th – January 4th
- Every 30 minutes from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Location: Queen Victoria Park, moments from The Brock
Paired with the festival lights, it’s a dazzling new way to see winter evenings come alive.
Fireworks Over The Falls
Nothing pairs with twinkling lights quite like spectacular fireworks displays bursting over the Falls to create a signature experience.
The Winter Festival of Lights Fireworks Series lights up the sky:
- Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm from November 15 – December 20
- Nightly at 8:00 pm from December 25 – January 4
- Special New Year’s Eve shows at 8:00 pm & midnight
For a particularly memorable experience, reserve a table at Prime Steakhouse, where fireworks are framed by floor-to-ceiling views — the perfect pairing for a remarkable evening.
Immersive and Interactive Experiences
Discover 8 new exhibits that invite you to touch, explore, and connect with light and sound. Engage your senses and spark your imagination as each interactive installation blends innovation
with artistry, creating multisensory experiences that delight visitors of all ages. From glowing arches that respond to motion to sound-reactive sculptures and light tunnels that immerse you in brilliance, these installations redefine what a winter light festival can be. Exhibits can be found along the festival route.
Sparkling Winter Lights Illumination Show
Each evening, the Falls are bathed in a choreographed light display inspired by winter’s poetic beauty — from drifting snowfall and frosted ice to the ethereal glow of the aurora borealis. This captivating show can be enjoyed from the brink of the Falls to Fallsview guestrooms and suites at The Brock.
A Winter Stay to Remember
The Brock Niagara Falls-Fallsview places you at the very heart of the season. Experience the festival the way it was meant to be — with breathtaking views, refined surroundings, and the comfort of being steps from every shimmering moment.
