14th Annual Firelight Lantern Festival

The Department of Illumination lights up the night with The Firelight Lantern Festival, a cherished Prince Edward County tradition since 2013. Two magical evenings of arts and music will unfold at the Crystal Palace in Picton. This year’s theme: STORYBOOK! Think fairy-tales, fantastical worlds, main characters, and all of the BOOKS!

November 6 & 7, 2026
Crystal Palace & Downtown Picton

Friday, November 6 | 7 PM–Midnight | Ages 19+
Join us for the art party of the year! Dance the night away to Grievous Angels, the punk-folk-country collective led by singer/songwriter, Charlie Angus, performing everywhere from picket lines to major festival stages, earning two JUNO nominations for songs that capture the tragic beauty of life in Canada’s Northern Shield! Encounter literary installations from DOI artists, an illuminated performance from North FIRE Circus, and as always, a few creative surprises throughout the evening!

Saturday, November 7 | 6–11 PM | All Ages
It’s an all-ages magical extravaganza! Performances from The Aurora Borealis Community Choir, Spencer Evans & the Goat Steppers, North Fire Circus, and this year’s headliners, local legends, Cue the Funk take the stage at Crystal Palace. This raucous 9-piece funk band, bring the best, good-time-ready, authentic live dance music! Get ready to burn up the floor all night long!

Outdoor festival activities are FREE, with donations gratefully accepted in support of the festival.

Purchase your tickets here.