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Edmonton’s vibrant 124th Street is set to sparkle with the “All is Bright” festival, a luminous celebration that promises to be both heartwarming and exciting.
Credit: 124 Street
Edmonton’s 124 Street will host two days of ice carving, illuminated displays, fire performances, live music and horse-drawn carriage rides as part of the All Is Bright 2026 winter festival.
The free outdoor event takes place November 13 and 14, with live ice carving on Friday and the main festival activities scheduled for Saturday.
Organized by the 124 Street & Area Business Association, the festival combines street performances and interactive activities with opportunities to explore the neighbourhood’s shops, restaurants and galleries.
What’s Different at All Is Bright in 2026?
The biggest change is the expanded two-day format. Friday focuses on live ice carving, with approximately 20 sculptures taking shape at locations throughout the 124 Street area beginning at 4 p.m.
Saturday brings the main celebration, transforming 124 Street between 107 Avenue and 110 Avenue into an outdoor festival from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free horse-drawn carriage rides are another new addition this year. The festival’s main light-up countdown is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. near Helen Nolan Park.
Credit: 124 Street
What Can You See and Do?
Rather than centring everything around one stage, All Is Bright spreads activities across several blocks, with additional installations and performances elsewhere in the neighbourhood.
- Ice sculptures: Watch live carving on Friday, explore the completed sculptures on Saturday, and try free ice-carving lessons.
- Light displays: See illuminated installations, including Galactic Atmosphere’s Earth, Venus and Rare Blue Moon. A new mural at 10615 124 Street will feature projections by Sokaris Studio.
- Live entertainment: Catch Indigenous dancers, The Get Downs, Chinese lion dancers, DJs, choirs, jugglers and roaming performers.
- Fire performances: Scheduled hourly from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, between 107 and 108 Avenues.
- Family activities: Enjoy free carriage rides, character appearances, a holiday photo booth at Audio Ark and board-breaking lessons at Tien Lung TKD.
What Can You Eat and Drink?
You can make dinner part of your visit. Woodshed Burger will serve smash burgers, poutine, fries and hot apple cider, while food vendors include Tiramisu Bistro, RGE Rd and Sushi Wave.
Three Vikings will offer hot chocolate and mulled apple cider, with a heated patio and blankets. Nearby, Rasht Cafe has a $9.99 festival combo featuring a drink and sweet treat.
Is All Is Bright Worth Visiting?
For families, the combination of free activities, character appearances and short performances makes Saturday particularly appealing. Couples and adults may prefer exploring the light installations, food stops and neighbourhood businesses at their own pace.
Since much of the event takes place outdoors, dress warmly and wear comfortable footwear. Allowing a couple of hours is a reasonable planning estimate, although you could stay longer for the performances and countdown.
Admission is free, so food, drinks and shopping are optional expenses.
Trip Planning — All Is Bright Festival
What: Embrace the arrival of the winter season along 124th Street! Lose yourself in the glow of the lights, and cook some delicious treats over a fire. Look forward to an evening of music and celebration, with a dramatic light-up ceremony!
When:
Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, 2026
Friday: Ice carving begins at 4 p.m.
Saturday: Main festival, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; light-up countdown at 6:30 p.m.
How Much: Free
Where: 124 Street between 107 Avenue and 110 Avenue, with additional activities throughout the 124 Street area, Edmonton
Light up Ceremony: Helen Nolan Park
Parking: Street parking and public parking lots are available in the district. Festival-specific restrictions are not confirmed.
Transit: Edmonton Transit Service Route 5 serves 124 Street. Check current routing before travelling.
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