2026 Candlelight Processional Narrators: Full Lineup & Dates
- Disney has announced the 2026 Candlelight Processional narrators for EPCOT, with 15 celebrity hosts and five first-timers.
- Performances run November 27 through December 30 at the America Gardens Theatre.
- Shows are nightly at 4:45, 6:30 and 8:00 p.m., and Dining Packages open for booking October 14.
Who Are the 2026 Candlelight Processional Narrators?
The 2026 Candlelight Processional narrators lineup brings 15 celebrities to EPCOT’s America Gardens Theatre from November 27 to December 30, including first-time narrators Benjamin Bratt, Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce, Josh Groban and Lacey Chabert. The show is part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth at Walt Disney World Resort.
This year is a milestone: the Candlelight Processional’s 55th year at Walt Disney World and its 32nd at EPCOT. Each performance pairs a retelling of the Christmas story with a 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty and a choir of more than 150 Disney cast members and community singers.
Narrators, Dates and Showtimes
- Dates & Availability: Nightly from November 27 through December 30, 2026.
- Showtimes: 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
- Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort.
- Pricing & Access: Standard seating is first come, first served. For guaranteed seating, book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, available starting October 14.
- Dining Packages:
- Breakfast, lunch or dinner at select EPCOT restaurants, with choices that vary by restaurant.
- An entrée and dessert or a buffet, plus a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage (21 and older).
- A reserved seating badge for your chosen showtime.
- Celebrity Narrators:
- Nov. 27 & 28: Jordan Fisher
- Nov. 29 – Dec. 1: Gary Sinise
- Dec. 2 & 3: Benjamin Bratt (New)
- 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: Josh Groban (New)
- 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
Tips for Seeing the Show
A few things have shifted since the 2025 Candlelight Processional. Last year’s run started November 28 with shows at 5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m., while 2026 starts a day earlier, on November 27, and every showtime moves 15 minutes earlier. Several 2025 narrators return, including Jordan Fisher, Gary Sinise, Ralph Macchio, Henry Winkler and Lauren Daigle.
Because standby seating fills quickly, set a reminder for October 14 if you have your heart set on a specific narrator, and plan to arrive early even with a Dining Package to get a better spot in the reserved section. If you’re going standby, pick a less popular showtime and line up well ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is narrating the Candlelight Processional in 2026?
Fifteen celebrities are narrating, including Jordan Fisher, Gary Sinise, Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Jodi Benson and Eva Longoria, plus newcomers Benjamin Bratt, Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce, Josh Groban and Lacey Chabert.
When is the Candlelight Processional 2026?
It runs nightly from November 27 through December 30, 2026, at EPCOT’s America Gardens Theatre.
What are the Candlelight Processional showtimes?
Performances are at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern each night.
When can I book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package?
Dining Packages, which include a meal and reserved seating, can be booked starting October 14.
Official details and press materials can be viewed via Disney Parks Blog. Photos courtesy of Disney.
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