There’s a free festival coming to Edmonton with dazzling displays and epic ice sculptures

Edmonton’s 124th Street is lighting up for the All Is Bright festival this November, featuring over a dozen ice sculptures, light displays, and loads of interactive experiences the whole family can enjoy.

Each year, the All Is Bright festival transforms the popular street into a lively holiday destination, bringing the community together for an evening of seasonal celebrations. Guests can come on down to central Edmonton and experience a wintry wonderland. Whether you’re checking out the sick sculptures, visiting the business and community activations, or enjoying the live entertainment, this festival is bringing the best vibes in November.

What to expect at All Is Bright this year

Last year, this festival took over 124th Street for a full week of festivities. For 2026, the festival will be a two-day affair on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, to celebrate the coming of winter.

The first day (Friday) will bring the ice sculptures, while the following evening (Saturday) brings all the fun festive activities and bustling festival vibes.

As of Oct. 23, the exact schedule and programming details haven’t been released yet. However, according to the 124th Street Business Association, some of the business activations in and around the area include:

• Fox Burger — Feature beers and cocktails, along with their take on the coveted “Festive Special.”
• Woodshed Burger — A food truck with smash burgers, poutine, fries, and hot apple cider.
• Three Vikings — A tent with hot chocolate and mulled hot apple cider, along with an open patio featuring heaters and blankets.
• Audio Ark — A holiday photo booth with personalized holiday portraits.
• Tien Lung TKD — A food truck with smash burgers, poutine, fries, and hot apple cider.
• Hair Classique — Feather extensions available for $10 per feather

There will also be a festival map available online, although it has not been released yet for the 2026 festival season.

The best part? This festival is completely free to enter. Guests also have the option of purchasing from the vendors and businesses in and around the area.

If you’re looking for a fun festival coming up to embrace the upcoming season, All Is Bright will definitely do the trick. With radiant light displays and carefully crafted sculptures everywhere you look, it’ll shape up to be a perfect winter night.

All Is Bright

When: Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: 124th Street, Edmonton (and the surrounding area)
Cost: Free

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