EPCOT Candlelight Processional 2026 Narrator Lineup: Full Schedule Revealed

The full celebrity narrator schedule for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional has been announced, with the show celebrating a significant milestone this year — its 55th year at Walt Disney World and 32nd year at EPCOT.

Photo: WDWMAGICNeil Patrick Harris Candlelight Processional 2015

The Candlelight Processional runs November 27 through December 30, 2026, as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth.

The 2026 Candlelight Processional Narrator Schedule

Three narrators are new to the Candlelight Processional stage this year: Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts, NFL star Jason Kelce, and actress Lacey Chabert.

Performances run nightly at 4:45pm, 6:30pm, and 8:00pm at the America Gardens Theatre.

• 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

Two dates — December 2-3 and December 13-14 — are still to be announced.

About the Show

Each performance features a 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, and a choir of more than 150 Disney cast members and community singers. The celebrity narrator leads a retelling of the Christmas story, with each narrator bringing their own interpretation to the performance.

Seating at the America Gardens Theatre is first-come, first-served and fills up fast, particularly for popular narrators.

Photo: WDWMAGICNeil Patrick Harris Candlelight Processional 2015

How to Get a Guaranteed Seat

If you want reserved seating, a Candlelight Processional Dining Package is the way to go. Bookings open October 14, 2026. See participating restaurants and pricing.

The package includes a meal at a select EPCOT restaurant — with breakfast, lunch, or dinner options depending on the location — plus a reserved seating badge for your chosen showtime. Each package includes an entrée and dessert (or buffet) and a non-alcoholic beverage, with an alcoholic beverage option for guests 21 and older. 

Even with a reserved seat, Disney recommends arriving early to get the best spot within your section.