International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards

Poe Baltimore invites you to darken Poe’s chamber door at the 9th Annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards, taking place October 2–4, 2026. This three-day celebration features Poe-themed performances, exhibits, films, tours, and special guests, with the free outdoor street festival taking place Saturday and Sunday only, October 3 & 4, at the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum on Amity Street in Baltimore.

Festivalgoers will enjoy vendors, booksellers, music, family-friendly activities, poetry, and art. Attendees can also explore Poe’s legacy with representatives from leading “Poe Places,” including The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, The Poe Museum in Richmond, The Poe Cottage in the Bronx, and The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore. This year commemorates the 177th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe’s death in Baltimore, the 185th anniversary of The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and features a special tribute to Vincent Price, including the world premiere of a new documentary and an appearance by his daughter, Victoria Price.

Programming will take place at multiple historic locations throughout the city, including Poe House, Westminster Hall, Carroll Mansion, and the M&T Exchange Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. Proceeds support the preservation and expansion of the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum.

For more event details, visit PoeFestInternational.org—many programs require tickets or advance registration.