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Festival of Holidays 2026 Performer Schedule: Bands & Dates
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Chris
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Disney Festival of Holidays runs at Disney California Adventure from November 13, 2026, through January 6, 2027, with 23 bands and cultural performance groups rotating across three stages. Each stage has one act every day of the festival, so the lineup changes from day to day.
Below is every act on Disney’s 2026 schedule, the dates each one performs, the set times Disney has posted so far and a day-by-day lineup you can check before your visit.
Festival of Holidays 2026 at a Glance
- Dates: November 13, 2026 – January 6, 2027
- Park: Disney California Adventure
- Stages: Hollywood Backlot Stage, Hollywood Lounge Stage and Paradise Garden Bandstand
- Lineup: 23 acts — 9 at Hollywood Backlot Stage, 7 at Hollywood Lounge Stage and 7 at Paradise Garden Bandstand
- New for 2026: Rosalie Elena Trio, the only act Disney marks as new on this year’s schedule
- Sets per day: 4 at Hollywood Backlot Stage, 5 at Hollywood Lounge Stage and 6 at Paradise Garden Bandstand, based on the times posted so far
Where the Festival of Holidays Stages Are
- Hollywood Backlot Stage — in Hollywood Land
- Hollywood Lounge Stage — in front of Stage 12, in the Hollywood Land Backlot
- Paradise Garden Bandstand — in Paradise Gardens Park
Hollywood Backlot Stage Performers
Hollywood Backlot Stage has nine acts. Eight of them feature dance, according to Disney’s descriptions, from Bollywood and South Indian folk dance to West African, Polynesian, Aztec, Filipino and Afro-Peruvian traditions. Phat Cat Swinger plays holiday swing music.
| Performer | Style | November | December | January |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazara | Bollywood and folk dancing from South India | Nov. 13, 19 | Dec. 2, 16, 23 | Jan. 5 |
| Phat Cat Swinger | Holiday swing music | Nov. 14, 25 | Dec. 3, 10, 19, 27 | — |
| Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho | Polynesian music and dance | Nov. 15, 21 | Dec. 12, 13, 20 | Jan. 3 |
| The Light Within | Dancing in celebration of Diwali | Nov. 16, 22, 27 | Dec. 5, 14, 24 | Jan. 4 |
| Le Ballet Dembaya | Djembe music and West African dance | Nov. 17, 18 | Dec. 7, 22, 28, 31 | — |
| In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Dancers | Aztec traditions, percussion and ancestral dance | Nov. 20, 30 | Dec. 6, 21, 29 | Jan. 1 |
| Karmagraphy | Bollywood and traditional dance | Nov. 23, 28 | Dec. 1, 9, 17, 30 | Jan. 6 |
| Afro Peruvian Experience | Traditional musical instruments and legacy dances | Nov. 24, 26 | Dec. 8, 15, 26 | Jan. 2 |
| Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts | Filipino traditional dance and music | Nov. 29 | Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25 | — |
Hollywood Lounge Stage Performers
Hollywood Lounge Stage has seven bands, with styles that range from klezmer and Christmas polka to Latin pop, classic soul and holiday tunes in the spirit of Kwanzaa.
| Performer | Style | November | December | January |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mostly Kosher | Klezmer, Latin, jazz, rock and hip-hop music | Nov. 13, 17, 24 | Dec. 1, 12, 15, 26 | Jan. 5 |
| Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | Latin pop holiday music | Nov. 14, 20, 27, 29 | Dec. 4, 14, 21, 31 | Jan. 6 |
| Joy | Favorite holiday tunes in the spirit of Kwanzaa | Nov. 15, 23, 28 | Dec. 5, 17, 25, 29 | Jan. 3 |
| Festmeister Hans und die Sauerkrauts | Christmas polka music with a twist | Nov. 16, 21 | Dec. 3, 7, 9, 18, 24 | — |
| Wayu Band | Caribbean folklore, Cumbia, Champeta and more | Nov. 18, 26 | Dec. 2, 8, 13, 20, 22 | Jan. 4 |
| Midnight Hour | Classic soul and holiday favorites | Nov. 19, 25 | Dec. 11, 19, 23, 27 | Jan. 1 |
| Amanda Castro Band | Jazz, pop, swing and vintage Latin music | Nov. 22, 30 | Dec. 6, 10, 16, 28, 30 | Jan. 2 |
Paradise Garden Bandstand Performers
Paradise Garden Bandstand has seven bands. Cuban and Latin music leads the lineup, with jazz, samba and funk also in the mix.
| Performer | Style | November | December | January |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band | Cuban and Latin music | Nov. 13, 21, 28 | Dec. 5, 13, 19, 26, 30 | Jan. 2 |
| Mari’s World | Latin fusion covers and original songs | Nov. 14, 25, 29 | Dec. 6, 12 | — |
| Son Habana | Traditional Cuban and Latin music | Nov. 15, 22 | Dec. 9, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 31 | Jan. 3 |
| The Hive | Samba meets Funk and Latin beats | Nov. 16, 27, 30 | Dec. 7, 18, 24 | Jan. 4 |
| Rosalie Elena Trio (new) | Holiday tunes with Mexican and Puerto Rican influences | Nov. 17, 23 | Dec. 2, 11, 14, 21, 29 | — |
| Adelaide | Modern renditions of favorite Latin classics | Nov. 18, 24 | Dec. 1, 8, 15, 25, 28 | Jan. 5, 6 |
| Anibal Seminario & Afro Peruvian Jazz Collective | Jazz meets Peruvian vibrations | Nov. 19, 20, 26 | Dec. 3, 4, 10, 17 | Jan. 1 |
Festival of Holidays Set Times
Disney’s schedule page lists dates but not times. Showtimes appear on each act’s page and in the Disneyland app a week or two ahead, and they change from day to day. These are the times posted so far:
| Stage | Sets per day | Times | Dates posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Backlot Stage | 4 | 5:40, 6:45, 7:55 and 9:00 p.m. | Nov. 13, 14 |
| Hollywood Backlot Stage | 4 | 4:35, 5:40, 6:50 and 8:00 p.m. | Nov. 15, 16, 18, 19 |
| Hollywood Lounge Stage | 5 | 3:55, 4:55, 6:05, 7:10 and 8:25 p.m. | Nov. 13, 14, 24 |
| Hollywood Lounge Stage | 5 | 2:45, 3:50, 5:00, 6:10 and 7:15 p.m. | Nov. 15, 17, 19 |
| Paradise Garden Bandstand | 6 | 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. | Every day, Nov. 13 – 28 |
The Backlot and Lounge stages switch between an earlier and a later set of times. Both stages used their later times on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14. Hollywood Lounge Stage also used its later times on Tuesday, Nov. 24, so the schedule does not simply follow the day of the week. Check the Disneyland app or the ThemeParkIQ showtimes page for the day you visit.
Festival of Holidays Lineup by Date
One act plays each stage every day. Find your date to see who is on all three stages.
November 2026
| Date | Hollywood Backlot Stage | Hollywood Lounge Stage | Paradise Garden Bandstand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov. 13 | Nazara | Mostly Kosher | Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band |
| Sat, Nov. 14 | Phat Cat Swinger | Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | Mari’s World |
| Sun, Nov. 15 | Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho | Joy | Son Habana |
| Mon, Nov. 16 | The Light Within | Festmeister Hans und die Sauerkrauts | The Hive |
| Tue, Nov. 17 | Le Ballet Dembaya | Mostly Kosher | Rosalie Elena Trio |
| Wed, Nov. 18 | Le Ballet Dembaya | Wayu Band | Adelaide |
| Thu, Nov. 19 | Nazara | Midnight Hour | Anibal Seminario & Afro Peruvian Jazz Collective |
| Fri, Nov. 20 | In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Dancers | Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | Anibal Seminario & Afro Peruvian Jazz Collective |
| Sat, Nov. 21 | Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho | Festmeister Hans und die Sauerkrauts | Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band |
| Sun, Nov. 22 | The Light Within | Amanda Castro Band | Son Habana |
| Mon, Nov. 23 | Karmagraphy | Joy | Rosalie Elena Trio |
| Tue, Nov. 24 | Afro Peruvian Experience | Mostly Kosher | Adelaide |
| Wed, Nov. 25 | Phat Cat Swinger | Midnight Hour | Mari’s World |
| Thu, Nov. 26 | Afro Peruvian Experience | Wayu Band | Anibal Seminario & Afro Peruvian Jazz Collective |
| Fri, Nov. 27 | The Light Within | Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | The Hive |
| Sat, Nov. 28 | Karmagraphy | Joy | Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band |
| Sun, Nov. 29 | Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts | Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | Mari’s World |
| Mon, Nov. 30 | In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Dancers | Amanda Castro Band | The Hive |
December 2026
| Date | Hollywood Backlot Stage | Hollywood Lounge Stage | Paradise Garden Bandstand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec. 1 | Karmagraphy | Mostly Kosher | Adelaide |
| Wed, Dec. 2 | Nazara | Wayu Band | Rosalie Elena Trio |
| Thu, Dec. 3 | Phat Cat Swinger | Festmeister Hans und die Sauerkrauts | Anibal Seminario & Afro Peruvian Jazz Collective |
| Fri, Dec. 4 | Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts | Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | Anibal Seminario & Afro Peruvian Jazz Collective |
| Sat, Dec. 5 | The Light Within | Joy | Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band |
| Sun, Dec. 6 | In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Dancers | Amanda Castro Band | Mari’s World |
| Mon, Dec. 7 | Le Ballet Dembaya | Festmeister Hans und die Sauerkrauts | The Hive |
| Tue, Dec. 8 | Afro Peruvian Experience | Wayu Band | Adelaide |
| Wed, Dec. 9 | Karmagraphy | Festmeister Hans und die Sauerkrauts | Son Habana |
| Thu, Dec. 10 | Phat Cat Swinger | Amanda Castro Band | Anibal Seminario & Afro Peruvian Jazz Collective |
| Fri, Dec. 11 | Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts | Midnight Hour | Rosalie Elena Trio |
| Sat, Dec. 12 | Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho | Mostly Kosher | Mari’s World |
| Sun, Dec. 13 | Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho | Wayu Band | Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band |
| Mon, Dec. 14 | The Light Within | Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | Rosalie Elena Trio |
| Tue, Dec. 15 | Afro Peruvian Experience | Mostly Kosher | Adelaide |
| Wed, Dec. 16 | Nazara | Amanda Castro Band | Son Habana |
| Thu, Dec. 17 | Karmagraphy | Joy | Anibal Seminario & Afro Peruvian Jazz Collective |
| Fri, Dec. 18 | Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts | Festmeister Hans und die Sauerkrauts | The Hive |
| Sat, Dec. 19 | Phat Cat Swinger | Midnight Hour | Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band |
| Sun, Dec. 20 | Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho | Wayu Band | Son Habana |
| Mon, Dec. 21 | In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Dancers | Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | Rosalie Elena Trio |
| Tue, Dec. 22 | Le Ballet Dembaya | Wayu Band | Son Habana |
| Wed, Dec. 23 | Nazara | Midnight Hour | Son Habana |
| Thu, Dec. 24 | The Light Within | Festmeister Hans und die Sauerkrauts | The Hive |
| Fri, Dec. 25 | Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts | Joy | Adelaide |
| Sat, Dec. 26 | Afro Peruvian Experience | Mostly Kosher | Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band |
| Sun, Dec. 27 | Phat Cat Swinger | Midnight Hour | Son Habana |
| Mon, Dec. 28 | Le Ballet Dembaya | Amanda Castro Band | Adelaide |
| Tue, Dec. 29 | In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Dancers | Joy | Rosalie Elena Trio |
| Wed, Dec. 30 | Karmagraphy | Amanda Castro Band | Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band |
| Thu, Dec. 31 | Le Ballet Dembaya | Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | Son Habana |
January 2027
| Date | Hollywood Backlot Stage | Hollywood Lounge Stage | Paradise Garden Bandstand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan. 1 | In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Dancers | Midnight Hour | Anibal Seminario & Afro Peruvian Jazz Collective |
| Sat, Jan. 2 | Afro Peruvian Experience | Amanda Castro Band | Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band |
| Sun, Jan. 3 | Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani & Daniel Ho | Joy | Son Habana |
| Mon, Jan. 4 | The Light Within | Wayu Band | The Hive |
| Tue, Jan. 5 | Nazara | Mostly Kosher | Adelaide |
| Wed, Jan. 6 | Karmagraphy | Tina and the Sounds of Celebration! | Adelaide |
Festival of Holidays Performers FAQ
Who is performing at Disney Festival of Holidays 2026?
Disney’s schedule lists 23 acts: nine at Hollywood Backlot Stage, seven at Hollywood Lounge Stage and seven at Paradise Garden Bandstand. The full list, with dates, is in the stage tables above.
What time do the Festival of Holidays bands play?
Based on the times posted so far, Paradise Garden Bandstand runs six sets from 2:00 to 7:30 p.m. Hollywood Lounge Stage runs five sets starting at 2:45 or 3:55 p.m., and Hollywood Backlot Stage runs four sets starting at 4:35 or 5:40 p.m. Times change daily, so check the Disneyland app before you go.
Where is the Hollywood Lounge Stage?
Hollywood Lounge Stage is in front of Stage 12, in the Hollywood Land Backlot at Disney California Adventure. Hollywood Backlot Stage is also in Hollywood Land.
What is new at Festival of Holidays in 2026?
Rosalie Elena Trio is the only act marked new on Disney’s 2026 schedule. The trio plays holiday tunes with Mexican and Puerto Rican influences at Paradise Garden Bandstand.
Schedule from Disneyland.com as of November 13, 2026. Set times from Disneyland.com and ThemeParkIQ. All artist appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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