The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is returning on August 27, 2026. It will continue through November 21st. One of the highlights of the Food & Wine Festival is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the American Gardens Theatre stage. This year, new headliners include Lauren Alaina, Fitz and The Tantrums, and Grace Potter. There will also be some fan favorites coming back this year with the return of Boyz II Men, Yellowcard, The Beach Boys, and others. Below is a look at the full lineup for the 2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Series.
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
More Details About the Eat to the Beat Concert Series
For those wanting to experience the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, here are a few things to know:
- Eat to the Beat Concert Series shows are included with admission into EPCOT
- Seating is first-come, first-served
- The only way to guarantee seating for a concert is with a dining package
- Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Packages go on sale on July 16
- Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Packages include a 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
- The Eat to the Beat Dining Packages’ reserved seating section is first-come, first-served
- Performances take place at The American Gardens Theatre in the America Pavilion
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival offers plenty of food and beverage offerings for guests to enjoy during the run of the festival. This includes offerings from restaurants in the park and also the more than 30 Global Marketplaces found throughout the park. This gives guests the chance to experience global cuisine while enjoying the magic of this beautiful Disney park.
What do you think of the lineup for this year’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series? Who would you most like to see at The American Gardens Theatre? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
