Walt Disney World Resort has released new details about the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. This includes a lineup of who will be a part of the Garden Rocks Concert Series and teases about the over 60 character topiaries that guests will be able to experience. There will also be other experiences and outdoor kitchens to be enjoyed as well. The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival runs from March 4 to June 1. It is full of vibrant flavors, topiaries, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun throughout EPCOT.
Gardens and More
First off, the topiaries, gardens, and exhibits. There is no shortage of these. This year, there are over 60 character topiaries that include Buzz, Woody, Bo Peep and her Sheep, Lotso, and the Pixar Ball greetingguests in the World Celebration Neighborhood. Some other topiary characters that haven’t been seen in a while will be found throughout the park. This includes topiary recreations of Stitch, Mike Wazowski and Sulley, and Lightning McQueen and Mater. On top of that, there will be over 31 gardens and floral displays found throughout the park. These are beautiful and worth making the trek to EPCOT just to see and experience them.
There are several unique garden experiences that can be enjoyed this year. They include:
- Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth: Observe a kaleidoscope of butterfly species up close in this vibrant walk-through experience.
- Camp Get Out ’N’ Play Garden presented by OFF! Repellents: Families can venture into a camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play, and climb.
- Blossoms of Fragrance presented by Scentsy: Follow your nose and create lasting memories with fresh, unforgettable fragrances in the garden. Then, sniff your way through the festival to discover which festival topiary is featuring Scentsy’s Strawberry Sweetie for 2026.
- English Tea Garden Tours presented by Twinings: Discover the history and art of tea blending in this elegant garden featuring key plants found in Twinings beverages.
- Rain or Shine Fruit Stand Presented by Outshine: Celebrate the water cycle and how it nurtures crops in all its forms—liquid, vapor, and ice!
- The Honey Bee-stro Garden Hosted by The National Honey Board™: Learn about honey bees’ critical role in the environment, and enjoy sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work.
There are also three new garden experiences to be enjoyed this year. They include:
- Pluto’s Pet‑Friendly Garden
- Wildlife Crossing Garden
- Trendy Tropicals Garden
Garden Rocks Concert Series
This year’s Garden Rocks Concert Series is full of incredible performers. Some of these performers are new. Some of them are returning. All of them are a whole lot of fun. Check out the full lineup below:
2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup
- March 5-7 — The Music of ABBA (NEW)
- March 8-9 — Simple Plan
- March 13-14 — Blue October
- March 15-16 — Billy Ocean
- March 20-23 — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II
- March 27-28 — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
- March 29-30 — 38 Special
- April 3-4 — Chubby Checker
- April 5-6 — Sugar Ray
- April 10-11 — Information Society (NEW)
- April 12-13 — Rick Springfield
- April 17-18 — Berlin
- April 19-20 — The Commodores
- April 24-25 — FireHouse (NEW)
- April 26-27 — Air Supply
- May 1-2 — A Flock of Seagulls
- May 3-4 — Plain White T’s
- May 8-9 — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW)
- May 10-11 — 98 Degrees
- May 15-16 — The Spinners
- May 17-18 — Josiah Queen (NEW)
- May 22-23 — Iam Tongi (NEW)
- May 24-25 — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
- May 29-30 — Queensrÿche
- May 31-June 1 — Maverick City Music
Admission to the Garden Rocks Concert Series performances are included with EPCOT park entry, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those seeking guaranteed seating, dining packages are offered, allowing guests to enjoy a meal at select EPCOT restaurants before the show.
Guests who book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package will enjoy:
- One (1) guaranteed seat per person to the Garden Rocks concert held the same day as your dining reservation.
- An entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet, plus a nonalcoholic or alcoholic beverage.
- The Spice Road Table package includes two small plates, shared tagine, shared dessert platter, and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage.
Reservations for the Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package are now available via the My Disney Experience App or the Walt Disney World Resort website.
There will also be plenty of outdoor kitchens to experience with new and returning dishes from around the world. This will include the return of the Garden Graze food scroll, festival passport offerings, and more!
What do you think of what you are seeing of this year’s EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival? Will you be attending and experiencing this festival at EPCOT? What are you most excited about with it? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
