Walt Disney World reveals the 2026 Eat to the Beat Lineup for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The rhythm is building, check out the awesome entertainment coming to this year's Eat to the Beat concert series at the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

Get ready to sip and stroll through the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where mouthwatering global marketplaces meet live performances, activities, and more.

The fun and flavor-filled celebration of worldly cuisines has been a fan-favorite festival since 1996, with every year bringing new surprises and returning classics.

This year the festival will run from August 27 to November 21, 2026. with Walt Disney World announcing the concert lineup for this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival that’s sure to keep you singing well into the night.

So grab some eats and head to the American Gardens Theatre stage for the return of the 2026 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Enterprise.

This year's festival includes some brand-new headliners making their EPCOT debut: Lauren Alaina, Fitz and The Tantrums, and Grace Potter – giving us a taste of everything from country, to indie pop, and blues.

And of course, as always there is some returning favorites to this year’s festival, featuring the songs you know and love from Boyz II Men, Yellowcard, The Beach Boys, and more.

In addition to the internationally recognized artists, and house favorites, the American Gardens Theatre stage features local talent, delivering genres for every music fan. Read on for all the details!

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August

• Aug 27: Evolution: Motown

• Aug 28-31: Hanson

September

• Sep 1-3: Evolution: Motown

• Sep 4-5: The War and Treaty (NEW)

• Sep 6-7: Yellowcard

• Sep 8-10: Fly Guys

• Sep 11-12: Couch (NEW)

• Sep 13-14: Fitz and the Tantrums (NEW)

• Sep 15-17: Latin Ambition

• Sep 18-19: MercyMe

• Sep 20-21: Grupo Manía (NEW)

• Sep 22-24: Metro Latino Band

• Sep 25-27: Element

• Sep 28-29: New Found Glory

• Sep 30: Smash Mouth

October

• Oct 1: Smash Mouth

• Oct 2-4: Champagne Orchestra

• Oct 5-6: Rey Ruiz (NEW)

• Oct 7-8: Tiffany

• Oct 9-11: Viva Latina

• Oct 12-13: The Fray

• Oct 14-15: STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas

• Oct 16-18: Jaclyn Hayden

• Oct 19-20: Ben Rector

• Oct 21-22: Allen Stone (NEW)

• Oct 23-25: SoundUp

• Oct 26-27: Lauren Alaina (NEW)

• Oct 28-29: Bowling For Soup

• Oct 30-31: Southbound

November

• Nov 1: Southbound

• Nov 2-3: Boyz II Men

• Nov 4-5: Big Head Todd and The Monsters (NEW)

• Nov 6-8: M-80’s

• Nov 9-10: Grace Potter (NEW)

• Nov 11-12: The Beach Boys

• Nov 13-16: The Hooligans

Which artist is calling your name? Whether you’re here for the rock ‘n’ roll or country tunes, admission to our shows is always included with your valid EPCOT park admission.

Eat To The Beat includes multiple show times each night for you to get your music fill, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eat to the Beat 2026 Concert Series Dining Package

If you want to ensure guaranteed seating for your favorite artists, you can secure your spot by reserving a Concert Series Dining Package, beginning July 16.

The Concert Series Dining Package includes a delicious meal at an EPCOT restaurant and a guaranteed seat at one of the Eat to the Beat concerts that same day in a reserved seating section of the theatre.

Seating is still on a first-come, first-served basis for guests with the dining package, so we recommend arriving early to secure the best view.

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which runs daily from August 27 to November 21, 2026. Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com.

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