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The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is (understandably) popular for its amazing cuisine and drinks. But did you know that it also has a concert series with an impressive lineup, including Boyz II Men, The Beach Boys, Fitz and The Tantrums, Hanson, and more? Find out everyone you can expect at the Epcot Eat to the Beat concerts in 2026. And get tips for planning a trip to see one of these performances!
Eat to the Beat Concert Series in 2026
Each Eat to the Beat concert takes place at the American Adventure pavilion in the World Showcase at Epcot. Specifically, the concerts are held at the America Gardens Theatre. And there are three shows each night:
- 5:30 PM
- 6:45 PM
- 8:00 PM
Here’s the lineup of singers and bands:
- Thursday, Aug. 27 – Evolution: Motown
- Friday-Monday, Aug. 28-31 – Hanson
- Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 1-3 – Evolution: Motown
- Friday-Saturday, Sept. 4-5 – The War and Treaty (NEW)
- Sunday-Monday, Sept. 6-7 – Yellowcard
- Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 8-10 – Fly Guys
- Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12 – Couch (NEW)
- Sunday-Monday, Sept. 13-14 – Fitz and the Tantrums (NEW)
- Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 15-17 – Latin Ambition
- Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19 – MercyMe
- Sunday-Monday, Sept. 20-21 – Grupo Manía (NEW)
- Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 22-24 – Metro Latino Band
- Friday-Sunday, Sept. 25-27 – Element
- Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 28-29 – New Found Glory
- Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Smash Mouth
- Thursday, Oct. 1 – Smash Mouth
- Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4 – Champagne Orchestra
- Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 5-6 – Rey Ruiz (NEW)
- Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 7-8 – Tiffany
- Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11 – Viva Latina
- Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 12-13 – The Fray
- Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 14-15 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
- Friday-Sunday, Oct. 16-18 – Jaclyn Hayden
- Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 19-20 – Ben Rector
- Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 21-22 – Allen Stone (NEW)
- Friday-Sunday, Oct. 23-25 – SoundUp
- Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 26-27 – Lauren Alaina (NEW)
- Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 28-29 – Bowling For Soup
- Friday-Saturday, Oct. 30-31 – Southbound
- Sunday, Nov. 1 – Southbound
- Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 2-3 – Boyz II Men
- Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 4-5 – Big Head Todd and The Monsters (NEW)
- Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-8 – M-80’s
- Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 9-10 – Grace Potter (NEW)
- Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 11-12 – The Beach Boys
- Friday-Monday, Nov. 13-16 – The Hooligans
Epcot Travel Tips
Eat to the Beat Dining Package
Want to visit Disney World in Orlando Florida to attend one of the Eat to the Beat concerts?
I’m sure you’d like to have your seat guaranteed. After all, it would be so disappointing to plan a Disney World trip just for the concert, only not to get a seat.
There are no actual tickets available for the Eat to the Beat concerts. But you can make sure you’ll get a seat by taking advantage of the Eat to the Beat Dining Package!
You can make your reservation starting July 16, 2026.
Epcot Trip Advice
Consider booking a stay at one of these hotels near Epcot. That way, you’ll be so close to the action – you can take a boat or even walk to the International Gateway entrance to Epcot, located near the United Kingdom and France pavilions in the World Showcase.
You’ll need park admission to attend the concert series. We highly recommend buying discounted Disney World tickets to save you money on your trip.
And learn more about all that you can do during the festival with this Epcot Food and Wine Festival guide!
