The calendar has officially flipped to summer, and the heat is on. With all of the seasonal celebrations, the next couple of months are sure to fly by! Here’s your reminder that it’s never too early to start thinking about what’s next. If you’re considering a late summer or early fall Disney World vacation, now is the time to start making your plans!
New details are emerging as far as what we can expect for one of the most highly anticipated EPCOT Festivals of the year. The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival officially kicks off on August 27th. As you can guess from the name, this festival is perfect for sampling inspired culinary creations. If you’re a foodie who also happens to be a music fan, we’ve got some exciting news to share with you today. The full lineup for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series has been released!
Eat to the Beat Concert Series
One highlight of every EPCOT festival is live entertainment. During the Food & Wine Festival, visitors can enjoy nightly concerts as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Featured performers include nationally-recognized artists as well as local Orlando talent across a variety of genres.
You can catch the Eat to the Beat Concert Series in the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. The concerts take place nightly at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm. Do you want to know the best part? These concerts are included with the price of your EPCOT admission!
Keep in mind that seating for concerts is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to guarantee a seat for a given performance during your visit, keep an eye out for information about Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Packages. These dining packages allow you to enjoy a delicious meal from a participating EPCOT restaurant plus a guaranteed seat for an Eat to the Beat concert on the same day. Disney has announced that Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Packages will go on sale July 16, 2026.
The Concert Schedule
Disclaimer time! Scheduled performers may be subject to change or cancellation without notice. You can always find the latest lineup here. Here’s the anticipated lineup:
August
- August 27 – Evolution: Motown
- August 28, 29, 30, and 31 – Hanson
September
- September 1, 2, and 3 – Evolution: Motown
- September 4 and 5 – The War and Treaty (NEW)
- September 6 and 7 – Yellowcard
- September 8, 9, and 10 – Fly Guys
- September 11 and 12 – Couch (NEW)
- September 13 and 14 – Fitz and the Tantrums (NEW)
- September 15, 16, and 17 – Latin Ambition
- September 18 and 19 – MercyMe
- September 20 and 21 – Grupo Manía (NEW)
- September 22, 23, and 24 – Metro Latino Band
- September 25, 26, and 27 – Element
- September 28 and 29 – New Found Glory
- September 30 – Smash Mouth
October
- October 1 – Smash Mouth
- October 2, 3, and 4 – Champagne Orchestra
- October 5 and 6 – Rey Ruiz (NEW)
- October 7 and 8 – Tiffany
- October 9, 10, and 11 – Viva Latina
- October 12 and 13 – The Fray
- October 14 and 15 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
- October 16, 17, and 18 – Jaclyn Hayden
- October 19 and 20 – Ben Rector
- October 21 and 22 – Allen Stone (NEW)
- October 23, 24, and 25 – SoundUp
- October 26 and 27 – Lauren Alaina (NEW)
- October 28 and 29 – Bowling For Soup
- October 30 and 31 – Southbound
November
- November 1 – Southbound
- November 2 and 3 – Boyz II Men
- November 4 and 5 – Big Head Todd and The Monsters (NEW)
- November 6, 7, and 8 – M-80’s
- November 9 and 10 – Grace Potter (NEW)
- November 11 and 12 – The Beach Boys
- November 13, 14, 15, and 16 – The Hooligans
Planning Your Trip
There are multiple returning favorites along with exciting new acts in this year’s concert series. Keep in mind that lines often begin forming early for very popular artists (and they get long quickly). The MouseHouseNews.net team saw this phenomenon in action during the 2025 Food & Wine Festival. On a day The Beach Boys were scheduled to perform at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, the line already stretched well past the Germany Pavilion by early afternoon!
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The start of Food & Wine Festival happens to overlap with excellent late summer and early fall discounts on Disney Resorts Collection Hotel stays and a recently announced 2-Day, 2-Park Ticket Deal. Stay tuned to MouseHouseNews.net for additional details about Food & Wine Festival along with planning tips and reviews from around Disney World. Be sure to check out the MouseHouseNewsNet Youtube Channel for even more fun. We’ll see you real soon!
