It’s time to start making plans for your magical fall getaway to Disney World. If you consider yourself a foodie, one of your top priorities should definitely be the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The 2026 Food & Wine Festival begins August 27th, and full menus are coming soon (stay tuned to MosueHouseNews.net for details!).
There are sure to be plenty of delicious, inventive food options to sample at the festival’s Global Marketplaces. However, there’s a big reason you may want to save some stomach space to dine at one of EPCOT’s table service restaurants. Let’s talk about it.
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is one of the entertainment options returning for 2026. Live entertainment is definitely one of the highlights of EPCOT festivals. Throughout the festival, visitors can enjoy performances by nationally-recognized musical artists as well as local Orlando talent across a variety of genres. Best of all, concert admission is included with the price of your EPCOT admission!
MouseHouseNews.net recently reported the full list of scheduled performers for 2026. This year’s list features returning favorites as well as several new artists. As always, it’s important to point out that scheduled performers may be subject to change or cancellation without notice (we’ve seen it happen before…).
Nightly performances are scheduled for 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. Seating for all concerts is available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity. However, you can guarantee a seat for a given performance during your visit by purchasing an Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Package.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Packages
You can guarantee your seat to a concert by purchasing an Eat to the Beat Dining Package. When you purchase a dining package, you will get a delectable meal from a participating EPCOT restaurant plus one guaranteed seat per person for an Eat to the Beat Concert on the same day.
Participating Restaurants
- Biergarten Restaurant (Germany Pavilion) – $66 per adult
- Chefs de France (France Pavilion) – $85 per adult
- Coral Reef Restaurant (The Living Seas) – $73 per adult (Note: Restaurant temporarily closes after September 7)
- Garden Grill Restaurant (The Land Pavilion) – $66 per adult for breakfast or $79 per adult for lunch/dinner
- La Crêperie de Paris (France Pavilion) – $59 per adult
- La Hacienda de San Angel (Mexico Pavilion) – $82 per adult
- Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada Pavilion) – $99 per adult
- Nine Dragons Restaurant (China Pavilion) – $62 per adult
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (American Adventure Pavilion) – $36 per adult (same-day dining packages only)
- Rose & Crown Dining Room (United Kingdom Pavilion) – $61 per adult
- Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya (Japan Pavilion) – $89 per adult
- Spice Road Table (Morocco Pavilion) – $56 per adult
- Teppan Edo (Japan Pavilion) – $89 per adult
- Tutto Italia Ristorante (Italy Pavilion) – $81 per adult
- Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzaria (Italy Pavilion) – $69 per adult
At most restaurants, meals include an entree and dessert (or a full buffet where applicable) along with a non-alcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for adults over 21). If you purchase the package from Spice Road Table, it comes with 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter, and a non-alcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for adults 21 and up).
Same-Day Dining Package
Same-day dining packages are offered at Regal Eagle Smokehouse. Comparatively speaking, this is an excellent option for those who wish to keep their plans flexible. However, keep in mind that availability can sometimes fill up quickly. Therefore, it is highly recommended to stop by Regal Eagle as early in the day as possible to grab a spot if you are interested.
How Seating Works
If you purchase a dining package, you will receive an Eat to the Beat concert badge at the conclusion of your meal. Badges will specify the date and time you have reserved. You will be able to enter the America Gardens Theater through a separate queue with your badge. Seating in the theater through this queue is on a first-come, first-serve basis with a non-assigned seat guaranteed as part of the package.
Mark Your Calendars Because Booking Opens Soon
If you’re ready to book an Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Package, you won’t have to wait long to do so. The booking window for these packages opens on Thursday, July 16, 2026. You can reserve your package on Disney World’s website.
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