Fezziwig's Friday
5:00 PM
Dickens on The Strand, close enough to walk home in costume
The 53rd festival runs December 4 to 6, 2026. Friday evening is free, and it opens at 5.
When is Dickens on The Strand in 2026?
| Day | Hours | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 4 | 5 PM to 9 PM | Free. This is Fezziwig's Friday. |
| Saturday, December 5 | 10 AM to 9 PM | Ticketed |
| Sunday, December 6 | Noon to 6 PM | Ticketed |
Tickets
What do tickets cost?
Prices from the Galveston Historical Foundation for 2026.
Adults
$20 in advance.
Youth, ages 7 to 12
$13 in advance.
Children 6 and under
Free.
After November 20
Prices go up by $5.
In Victorian costume
Half off admission, at the gate only.
At the inn
How does the weekend work at the inn?
The Strand is about half a mile from our porch, so guests walk there and walk back. No one has to find parking downtown.
We ask for three nights that weekend, Thursday to Sunday. There is a trunk of shawls and top hats in the hall for anyone who arrived without a costume, and hot cider on the porch on Friday before the gates open.
The three night stay, the trunk and the cider are part of this demo's story. The festival, its dates and its prices are real.
Dickens weekend, answered
When is Dickens on The Strand in 2026?
December 4 to 6, 2026. It is the 53rd year of the festival, which the Galveston Historical Foundation runs on The Strand.
Is Friday night free?
Yes. Fezziwig's Friday runs from 5 PM to 9 PM on December 4 and admission is free.
Can I walk to the festival from the inn?
Yes. The Strand is about half a mile from the East End, and most guests walk there and back.
Do I need a costume?
No. Victorian dress does get half off admission at the gate, according to the Galveston Historical Foundation.
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Your dates
Ask for your dates
Pick an arrival day, the number of nights and a room. The innkeeper replies the same day.
Rates are samples for this demo and are before tax. See rates and policies.