The holidays at EPCOT are preparing to bring out the big voices, bright brass and famous faces. The Candlelight Processional returns during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, marking its 55th year at Walt Disney World Resort and its 32nd year at EPCOT.
This beloved seasonal performance pairs a moving retelling of the Christmas story with classic carols and holiday favorites—because a little orchestra-sized holiday drama is exactly what the season calls for.
A Starry Roster for Candlelight
At America Gardens Theatre, each performance brings together a 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, a choir of more than 150 Disney cast members and community singers, plus a celebrity narrator to guide the evening’s story.
For 2026, familiar favorites and several newcomers are stepping up to the podium:
- Nov. 27 & 28 – Auli‘i Cravalho
- Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 – Gary Sinise
- Dec. 2 & 3 – To Be Announced
- Dec. 4 & 5 – Whoopi Goldberg
- Dec. 6 & 7 – Robin Roberts (NEW)
- Dec. 8 & 9 – Jason Kelce (NEW)
- Dec. 10 – 12 – Neil Patrick Harris
- Dec. 13 & 14 – To Be Announced
- Dec. 15 & 16 – Lauren Daigle
- Dec. 17 – 19 – Ralph Macchio
- Dec. 20 & 21 – Henry Winkler
- Dec. 22 & 23 – Lacey Chabert (NEW)
- Dec. 24 & 25 – Jodi Benson
- Dec. 26 & 27 – Simu Liu
- Dec. 28 – 30 – Eva Longoria
Three Chances to Catch the Choir
Candlelight Processional performances take place nightly at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. EST. That gives a little more room to fit dinner, festival wandering and a full helping of holiday harmonies into an EPCOT evening.
Reserved Seats, Served With a Meal
Seating for the Candlelight Processional is first-come, first-served and tends to fill quickly. Guests looking to skip the standby-seat scramble can book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package beginning October 14.
Available at select EPCOT restaurants, these packages pair a meal with a reserved seating badge for a chosen performance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options vary by restaurant, and each package includes an entrée and dessert or a buffet, plus a non-alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage for guests ages 21 and older.
The dining package guarantees a seat in the reserved section, though arriving early remains the best strategy for a stronger view. Consider it the difference between having a place at the concert and getting the prime spot before the first glorious note fills the theatre.
Holiday Music With Some Serious Muscle
Between the full orchestra, hundreds of voices and a rotating roster of celebrity storytellers, the Candlelight Processional remains one of EPCOT’s grandest holiday traditions. It is a stirring pause amid the festival’s global seasonal celebrations—and a very good reason to keep an evening free after dark.
