Events & Festivals in Niagara Falls

Events & festivals in Niagara Falls

  • Maid of the Mist Season Opening (Late April through early November (2026: opened April 24)). The iconic Maid of the Mist boat tour — operating since 1846 — launches each spring and runs daily until early November. The 2026 season opened April 24. Tickets: $30.25 adults, $19.75 children ages 6–12.
  • Niagara Falls Music Festival (July (2026: July 18)). Annual outdoor music festival celebrating local and regional musicians and performers in Niagara Falls, NY. 2026 marks its second year as a recurring annual event.
  • Niagara County Fair (August (2026: August 5–9, Lockport, NY)). The largest youth fair in New York State, held annually in Lockport (Niagara County). Five days of live music, shows, contests, food, and rides.
  • Northwest Jazz Festival (August (2026: August 28–29)). Annual jazz festival with performances across five stages in Niagara County.
  • Niagara Falls Blues Festival (September (2026: September 19)). Annual blues music festival held in Niagara Falls, NY each fall.
  • Oktoberfest on Old Falls Street (September (2026: September 26)). Annual Oktoberfest celebration on Old Falls Street in downtown Niagara Falls, NY.
  • Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival (September (2026: September 19–20)). Annual festival celebrating Celtic culture and heritage in Niagara County.
  • Jingle Falls USA (December (2026: December 4–6)). Annual family holiday celebration on Old Falls Street and at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, featuring a nearly 50-foot Christmas tree, horse-and-wagonette rides, craft market, and festive photo opportunities.