EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2026: Dates and Sneak Peaks of New and Returning Fun
- Practically Perfect Pixie Dust
- Jan 20
- 9 min read
Updated: Nov 7
Updated November 6, 2025 with the full Disney on Broadway Concert Series lineup for 2026 — plus details on the brand-new “Once Upon a Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway” exhibit debuting inside CommuniCore Hall.
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 the one that feels like pure Disney creativity in motion? ✨ Festival of the Arts always takes that crown. 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 huge part of every EPCOT festival is the Food Studios — but at Festival of the Arts, presentation is part of the magic. These dishes aren’t just tasty… they’re literal artwork you can eat.
This year, you’ll find 20 Food Studios (plus additional festival bites sprinkled around the park). Some returning favorites we’re excited about:
Pop Eats — tomato soup + grilled cheese glow-up (pimento cheese, bacon, and fried green tomato 😍)
Craftsman’s Courtyard — perfectly seared pork belly
Deconstructed Dish — that fan-favorite deconstructed BLT
Goshiki — the iconic sushi donut
Deco Delights — Neapolitan dessert trio perfection
Figment’s Inspiration Station — the rainbow cake that always gets a line
Disney has not released all the deets for 2026, But if you want the full list, photos, and best-of-the-best picks from 2025? → Check out our full Festival of the Arts Foodie Guide here!
We always keep up with where every food booth is located so you can get a feel for the layout and plan your choices before arrival. You can find all the different booths and their locations on our 2026 Festival of the Arts Map here. We will continue to update with everything new for 2026 as it is released.
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 (grab one at kiosks all over the park) to hunt down select featured dishes at various Food Studios. To make it easy, we mark every participating Studio on our map with a little rainbow icon — so you can spot them at a glance.
Here’s how it works:
buy any 5 of the featured dishes
get your stamp for each one
once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, head to Deco Delights (World Showcase Plaza near Port of Entry)
show your completed stamps → and you’ll receive a specialty food item prize!
The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine is one of our favorite ways to explore the festival — it’s like a little scavenger hunt that mixes art, flavor, and bright pops of color into one super fun challenge.
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 signature piece of every EPCOT festival is the evening concert series at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. And for us? The Festival of the Arts version is pure magic — because this is where Disney on Broadway takes center stage. 🎭
As lifelong Disney and Broadway fans, this is the part of the festival that feels like it was made just for us. There is nothing quite like watching real Disney on Broadway stars perform showstoppers from hits like The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and more.
The exact set list varies by night — so every performance feels different — but the energy is always electric and the crowd is always into it. Concerts are offered daily at 5:00 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM, and they’re included with EPCOT admission.
FULL LINEUP Announced for the 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Concert Series
Disney has officially announced the star-studded performer list for the 2026 Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts — including SIX new performers debuting this year! The festival runs January 16 – February 23, 2026 and concerts take place nightly at America Gardens Theatre (included with park admission).
2026 Disney on Broadway Concert Series Schedule
Isabelle McCalla (“Aladdin”) – NEW! & Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”)
January 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 27
Sierra Boggess (“The Little Mermaid”) – NEW! & Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”)
January 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 28, 29
Anastacia McCleskey (“Tarzan”) – NEW! & Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”)
January 30; February 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10
Mandy Gonzalez (“Aida”) & Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”)
January 31; February 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12
Ainsley Melham (“Aladdin”) – NEW! & Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”)
February 13, 15, 16, 19
Susan Egan (“Beauty and the Beast”) – NEW! & James Monroe Iglehart (“Aladdin”) – NEW!
February 14, 17, 18, 20, 21
Finale Weekend — ALL FOUR!Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”), Ainsley Melham (“Aladdin”), Susan Egan (“Beauty and the Beast”), James Monroe Iglehart (“Aladdin”)
February 22, 23
DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Packages - Returning for 2026
Disney on Broadway 2026 Dining Packages are bookable starting December 17, 2025 - More information is coming soon from Disney - we will update more as soon as it is released.
***2025 Information
.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 |
New for 2026 - Once Upon a Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway
CommuniCore Hall will be showing off again during Festival of the Arts, featuring the Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway exhibit.
This immersive mini-exhibit pulls back the curtain on the artistry that brings Disney stories to life on stage — from early sketches and costume design to the props and set pieces that make Broadway magic happen. You’ll be able to browse authentic show elements and peek into behind-the-scenes moments from iconic productions like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast — it’s a must-see for theatre lovers.
Last year CommuniCore was home to Once Upon A Stage: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway exhibit. This first of its king exhibit celebrated 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 were featured as well as the Enchanted Rose from Beauty and the Beast and many puppets from DisneyThe 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
Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation? Click here for our planning guide. Need tips for planning a Walt Disney World Vacation with someone with a disability? Check out the disability section of our blog here. Need help navigating the parks using DAS? Click here. No longer qualify for DAS and need help figuring out now to approach a day at the parks? Click here for our ideas on how to flip your thinking and still have a good experience at Disney.
Comments