The 9th Annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards returns Oct. 2–4, 2026, still free for everyone, but in a new location at Lexington Market due to demolition occurring near the Poe House.
The yearly festival will feature Victoria Price, the world premiere of her father Vincent Price’s documentary, and a historic bronze bust by Zenos Frudakis. The festival’s outdoor stage, performances, and vendors will fill Lexington Market on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Poe House will be open throughout festival weekend and will continue offering tours, and ticketed programs will be offered at historic locations around Baltimore. These include Westminster Hall, Carroll Mansion, the M&T Bank Exchange and the Hippodrome Theatre, with a festival shuttle connecting these downtown locations with Poe House and other festival destinations. Proceeds from ticketed events will benefit the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, which is undergoing a once-in-a-generation planned expansion.
“Poe House remains the heart of the festival,” said Enrica Jang, executive director of Poe Baltimore. “We are excited to bring the free celebration to historic Lexington Market while continuing to welcome visitors to Poe House. The new location places the festival within walking distance of Poe’s grave, our host hotel and several of our major weekend events.”…