EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2026: Dates and Sneak Peaks of New and Returning Fun
- Practically Perfect Pixie Dust
- Jan 20
- 8 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
***Updated 10/21/25 with 2026 Festival Dates
Disney has released dates for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts for 2026 - January 16, 2026 through February 23, 2026.
One of our favorite things about visiting Walt Disney World is experiencing the EPCOT festivals, each with its own unique personality and flair. 🌸 From the vibrant blooms and fresh flavors of the Flower & Garden Festival, to the global tastes of Food & Wine, to the cozy sparkle of the Festival of the Holidays, EPCOT transforms with every season.
But if we had to choose a favorite? ✨ The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts takes the cake (and the canvas!). Returning January 16 – February 23, 2026, this is EPCOT’s shortest festival—and one of its most inspiring. Cooler temperatures and lighter crowds make it the perfect time to stroll the park and soak up the creativity. Everywhere you look, EPCOT bursts with color and imagination—from artist booths and live performance art to sidewalk chalk masterpieces, culinary creativity, and family-friendly activities that celebrate the magic of Disney and the arts.
New for 2026:Disney Lorcana Comes to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts!
A touch of Disney magic is heading to the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with the addition of Disney Lorcana, the collectible trading card game beloved by fans of all ages. Guests can look forward to family-friendly activities that celebrate the game’s stunning artwork, bringing the creativity and imagination of Lorcana to life in true festival fashion. And according to Disney, this is only the beginning—even more artistic surprises are on the way!
Food Studios - Returning for 2026
Make sure to grab some of the unique food and drinks that are a feast for the eyes as well as a delight to the palate.
Who doesn’t love food! A hallmark of all the Epcot festivals are the food booths, each festival has a range of booths offering food and drinks themed to the ongoing festival. For Festival of the Arts the look of the offerings matters just as much as the taste. Twenty different Food Studios and an assortment of other locations are found throughout the park. Some of this year’s highlights include Pop Eats' tomato soup and fancy grilled cheese (this year’s has pimento cheese, bacon, and fried green tomato), Craftsman’s Courtyard’s grilled pork belly, Deconstructed Dish’s deconstructed BLT, Goshiki’s sushi donut, Deco Delights Neapolitan dessert trio, and the rainbow cake over at Figment’s Inspiration Station. Check out all the deets in our Festival Foodie guide here.
You can find all the different booths and their locations on our Festival Map here.
The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine
Take part in what Disney views as some of the most colorful dishes of the festival.
For this journey into colorful cuisine, you’ll use your Festival Passport - which can be picked up all over the park - to find select menu items at a variety of food studios all over the park. For ease of finding the specified items, we marked the relevant food studios on our map with a little rainbow icon. You will then track down and purchase any 5 of the featured dishes (make sure to get your stamp with each purchase). Once you have 5 stamps, you can go to Deco Delights - located on the World Showcase Plaza near the Port of Entry - to present your stamps and get a specialty food item as a prize. This Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine is a great way to add some extra colorful fun to your festival experience.
The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine items:
(Information for 2025 - we will update with 2026 details as soon as it is released.)
Pop Eats: Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
Pop Eats: Tomato Soup with Pimento Cheese, Bacon and Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese
Vibrante & Vívido: Chorizo and Potato Empanada with Turmeric Aïoli and Annatto Aïoli
Gourmet Landscapes: Verjus-Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese, Petite Lettuce, Blackberry Gastrique and Spiced Pecans
The Deconstructed Dish: Deconstructed Key Lime Pie
Deco Delights: Neapolitan Dessert Trio
Figment’s Inspiration Station: Blueberry-Filled Pastry Tart with Purple Icing
Make sure to return your filled passport to Deco Delights for a complimentary Artist Palette Cookie!
Performing Arts (in World Showcase Plaza)
(***Information for 2025 - we will update with 2026 details as soon as it is released.)
Epcot’s Festival of the Arts is a celebration of all forms of art. In addition to the colorful works of art all around you, you can also see art being performed daily in the World Showcase Plaza.
Art Defying Gravity (Saturday through Wednesday, check MDE app for times): Marvel at incredible feats of strength, agility, and acrobatics
Visual Art in Performance (Thursday through Sunday, 1:00pm and 4:00pm): Watch visiting artists create fabulous works of art right before your eyes.
Musical Performances (Daily, check MDE app for times): enjoy live music performed between the different visual performance acts.
Art All Around You
(***Information for 2025 - we will update with 2026 details as soon as it is released.)
In addition to the artistic food, performances, activities, and goodies for sale all around Epcot, there are also a number of artistic enhancements that can be found all around.
Chalk Art Galleries (bridge to World Showcase Plaza): local artists are invited to create amazing works of chalk art right on the walkway to the World Showcase.
Chalk Full of Characters: Keep your eyes peeled for Disney characters rendered throughout the World Showcase. These hidden gems can be found on walls, walkways, and even signs.
Character Meet and Greet Art: Another special festival flair can be found at most of the character meet and greet locations, where special art corresponding to character is featured.
Artful Activities
(***Information for 2025 - we will update with 2026 details as soon as it is released.)
You can get in on the colorfun by joining in and taking advantage of these art filled activities throughout the park!
Animation Academy - Returning for 2026 (American Gardens Theater (***Times for 2025 - we will update with 2026 details as soon as it is released.) 12:30pm and 1:30pm daily): Learn how to draw some of your favorite Disney characters in this class taught by a Disney animator. This is a popular activity, so if you want to participate, arrive early.
Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt - Returning for 2026 (Pricing for 2025 - we will update with 2026 details as soon as they are released) Purchase your map for $9.99 plus tax at Creations Shop, Port of Entry, and World Traveler, then search for Figment featured in popular works of art with a Figment-y twist. around the World Showcase. When you finish you get a little prize
Paint By Numbers Mural - Returning for 2026 (available between 11:00am and 5:00pm daily) Contribute to a paint by numbers mural, you’ll stand in line to receive a little paint cup, paint brush, and coordinated number to paint, then you will go paint your square. Over time the mural is collectively filled in by the many guests who come by. This is a cute little fun and free activity.
Artful Photo Ops & Photopass Magic Shots - Returning for 2026: Find yourself the center of famous paintings or get photos with fun magical add ons unique to the Festival of the Arts.
Kids Chalk Art Section: Let your kids let their inner picasso out, contributing to the sidewalk chalk art on the bridge to the World Showcase.
DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series - Returning for 2026
Concert at the America Gardens Theatre: Disney on Broadway Concert Series. Broadway artists perform medleys of Disney Broadway hits!
Another staple at each of the Epcot festivals is the evening concert series held at the American Garden Theater in the American Pavilion. As mega fans of both Disney and Broadway we feel the Festival of the Arts BROADWAY Concert Series was made for us! What could be more fun than getting to watch some of the Disney on Broadway stars singing Disney Broadway hits! What songs performed each night changes, but you are sure to have a blast at this concert, offered daily at 5:00pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm. The list of performers and the dates they will appear are listed below.
(***Disney on Broadway Performers from 2025 - we will update with 2026 details as soon as it is released.)
Patti Murin Frozen and John Riddle Frozen – (New for 2025)
January 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 28
Caissie Levy Frozen and Jelani Remy The Lion King – (New for 2025)
January 18, 21, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30
Adam Jacobs Aladdin and Josh Strickland Tarzan
January 31
February 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11
Ashley Brown Mary Poppins and Alton Fitzgerald White The Lion King
February 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13
Michael James Scott Aladdin and Kissy Simmons The Lion King
February 14, 16, 17, 20, 23
Rodney Ingram Aladdin – (New for 2025) and Kara Lindsay Newsies
February 15, 18, 19, 21, 22
Special Final Performance: Rodney Ingram, Kara Lindsay, Michael James Scott & Kissy Simmons
February 24
DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Packages - Returning for 2026
***2025 Information - we will update more as soon as it is released.
.Grab an ADR for a Disney on Broadway Dining Package and pair a delicious meal from one of 15 EPCOT restaurants plus guaranteed priority seating at one of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series shows. Booking begins Dec.19, 2025
2025 Dining Package locations and prices:
(***Information from 2025 - we will update with 2026 details as soon as it is released.)
RESTAURANT | ADULT (AGES 10 & UP) | CHILD (Ages 3 TO 9) |
$66.00 Breakfast $78.00 Lunch/Dinner | $42.00 Breakfast $50.00 Lunch/Dinner | |
$60.00 | $34.00 | |
$73.00 | $29.00 | |
$58.00 Breakfast $73.00 Lunch/Dinner | $37.00 Breakfast $47.00 Lunch/Dinner | |
$99.00 | $39.00 | |
$36 | ||
$61.00 | $26.00 | |
$50.00 | $21.00 |
Once Upon a Stage: 30 years of Disney on Broadway
***This information is from 2025 - we will update as soon as Disney releases any new information.
CommuniCore Hall is finally showing off, featuring the Once Upon A Stage: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway exhibit during Festival of the Arts.
This exhibit celebrates the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Broadway shows, full of displays of props and costumes from the different Broadway shows over the last 30 years. Costumes from Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Mary Poppins, and Hercules are featured as well as the Enchanted Rose from Beauty and the Beast and many of puppets from The Lion King.
What to Buy
Pick up some uniquely artistic souvenirs at one of the many kiosks or shops around the park.
All around the park there are festival markets and artist galleries full of artwork for purchase. These are unique pieces (and generally cheaper print options) created by Disney and invited artists. For the most part they are all Disney themed, though they range from the parks to animated movies to Star Wars and beyond, there is some non Disney art scattered in places.
Each festival has unique merchandise on sale each year to look out for. The Festival of the Arts often features Figment playing around with paints and such.
2026 Epcot: International Festival of the Arts Map
When planning out our own Festival Experience we spent some time looking for the perfect map to tell us where the different booths were for our libations and snacking, and also where we could sit and beat the heat or the rain. We couldn't find exactly what we wanted, so we put one together ourselves! Here it is for you both online and as a downloadable pdf.
Pixie Dust Hugs,
Bren, Lyn, and Kim
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