Phil Kline's Unsilent Night

Friday, November 27, 2026

Location: Cambridge City Hall, Civic Square, 50 Dickson Street and Downtown Cambridge 

Schedule of Events

7 p.m. - Opening remarks at City Hall Civic Square and light filled countdown to begin the walk

About The Event

This modern twist on caroling is held every year in dozens of cities around the world. Cambridge is proud to have the largest attendance of all host cities around the world! All ages will enjoy walking through downtown Cambridge with thousands of participants as you enjoy interactive light installations and live LED performers who will be along the route. 

Please note, some lighting used may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light.

The music of Phil Kline will be played through speaker stations on the route. We welcome you to listen or play on your own devices too. You can also download Unsilent Night music. 

Turn yourself into a walking light display. We encourage participants to wear something that glows or lights up!  

Again this year we are excited to host Phil Kline's Unsilent Night along with the first night of our Cambridge Holiday Market! Be sure to visit all the vendors at City Hall and Cambridge Centre for the Arts from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Make time to visit the ​Fire Hall Museum, open from 5-9pm - a place to warm up while enjoying the museum's exhibits, Christmas decorations. While you’re here, try your hand at our seasonal scavenger hunt. Free Admission.

Phil Kline's Unsilent Night in Cambridge was nominated for the Canadian Special Events Awards for Best Event for a City or Municipality 2025, we hope you will come out and enjoy this marvelous event. 

 

Call for Art Installations - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Art Installation applications for Phil Kline's Unsilent Night are now closed. The Winterfest Team will be contacting successful applicants soon with additional information. 

Unsilent Night Walking Route

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