If you’re planning a visit to the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, you’ll definitely want to check out the headliner entertainment — EPCOT Eat to the Beat 2026 Concert Series. It’s not just about the wine and cheese (although that's an important part) … there’s music too! At the America Gardens Theatre, guests can dance and sing along to songs by renowned artists right in the middle of EPCOT. We've got everything you need to know, including the concert lineup, seating and deets about the Eat to the Beat Dining Packages. Let's rock!
FAQs
- What is Eat to the Beat? Eat to the Beat is a daily concert series that takes place during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Headliners tend to play on the weekends, while local acts are highlighted during the week.
- Are Eat to the Beat concerts free? The concerts are included with general admission — you can save on theme park tickets through Undercover Tourist. If you have a Base ticket, make sure to save EPCOT for the day you wish to see a performer. If you have a Park Hopper ticket, you can visit other theme parks during the day.
- Where do the concerts take place, and do I need to reserve a seat? Concerts take place at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Eat to the Beat dining packages offer a guaranteed seat in a reserved section, but are still first-come, first-served.
- What time are the concerts? Usually, each performer and band play three sets each night at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m.
EPCOT Eat to the Beat 2026 Concert Series
This year’s Food & Wine festival runs from Aug. 27, 2026, through Nov. 21, 2026. The Eat to the Beat concerts are included with your regular Disney World tickets and take place three times nightly at the America Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure Pavilion.
Showtimes are at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Generally, well-known artists take the stage Friday through Monday, while local acts fill the lineup on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Eat to the Beat 2026 Concerts
This year's concert lineup features musical talent for music lovers of all ages. For the first time ever, Fitz and the Tantrums, Lauren Alaina and Grace Potter are joining the Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup! They’ll be performing alongside returning favorites such as Bowling for Soup, Hanson and Boyz II Men.
Here's the artist lineup that’s been announced for the Eat to the Beat 2026 concerts, including the local acts. Just double-check as your trip gets closer in case there are any last-minute changes (which occasionally happen).
- Aug. 27 – Evolution: Motown
- Aug. 28-31 – Hanson
- Sept. 1-3 – Evolution: Motown
- Sept. 4-5 – The War and Treaty (NEW)
- Sept. 6-7 – Yellowcard
- Sept. 8-10 – Fly Guys
- Sept. 11-12 – Couch (NEW)
- Sept. 13-14 – Fitz and the Tantrums (NEW)
- Sept. 15-17 – Latin Ambition
- Sept. 18-19 – MercyMe
- Sept. 20-21 – Grupo Manía (NEW)
- Sept. 22-24 – Metro Latino Band
- Sept. 25-27 – Element
- Sept. 28-29 – New Found Glory
- Sept. 30 - 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 - Nov. 2 – 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
EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Seating
If you’re hoping to catch a specific performance, you’ll want to plan ahead (especially for popular artists). General seating is first-come, first-served, so it’s a good idea to arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before the show.
The America Gardens Theatre is covered but outdoors, so be prepared for Florida's warm weather conditions. For guaranteed seating without waiting in a long line, consider booking an Eat to the Beat Dining Package.
Eat to the Beat Dining Packages
The Eat to the Beat Dining Packages give you guaranteed seating for a concert that evening, paired with a full meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant. Guests can choose from breakfast, lunch or dinner. Meals include an entrée, dessert (or buffet where available) and a nonalcoholic beverage. Spice Road Table offers a slightly different menu with small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage. Once you finish your meal, you will receive a voucher per person for the reserved seating area toward the front of the theatre.
Dining packages are available to book as of July 16, 2026. Reservations can be made online, in the My Disney Experience app or by calling (407) WDW-DINE.
Hop tip: If you have the Disney Dining Plan, you can use Dining Plan credits toward Eat to the Beat Dining Packages. It depends on the restaurant you choose, but most locations accept 1 table-service meal. Exceptions include Le Cellier Steakhouse (for 2 table-service meals) and Regal Eagle (same-day packages, but not eligible for dining plans). To maximize the value of your 1 table-service meal, we would recommend the following locations over other options, based on adult pricing:
- Chefs de France ($85 value)
- Garden Grill lunch or dinner ($79 value, plus character dining)
- La Hacienda de San Angel ($82 value)
- Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya ($89 value)
- Teppan Edo ($89 value)
Those with dining packages will enter the theatre in a separate queue on the left-hand side (closest to Japan) and reserved seating is located toward the front of the America Gardens Theatre. While a dining package guarantees you access to this section, seats are still first-come, first-served within that area. You should plan to arrive about 15 minutes before the show starts to snag a good seat. If you need accessible seating, be sure to note it when booking your dining package reservation or speak with a cast member at the theatre.
If you didn’t book a dining package in advance, you might still have a chance! On the day of your visit, you can check with Regal Eagle Smokehouse to see if any same-day dining packages are available. These are limited and may not be offered on peak days, but it’s worth asking if there's a concert you want prime seating for.
Hop to our guide to the Disney World Dining Packages for more info!
The EPCOT Eat to the Beat 2026 Concert Series is one of the most fun parts of the Food & Wine Festival. You get amazing live music and some delicious eats and drinks all in one evening. What artist are you most excited to see this year? Let us know in the comments below!
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