The wait is over — Disney has officially dropped the full Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!
If live music is one of your favorite parts of EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival, it’s time to start planning your visit. Disney has officially revealed the complete lineup for this year’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series, bringing back fan-favorite performers while introducing several artists making their festival debut.
From nostalgic pop and rock to country, Christian, Latin, and alternative music, this year’s lineup offers something for just about everyone during one of Walt Disney World’s most popular annual festivals.
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns to the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion during the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with performances running nightly from August 28 through November 12. Concerts are included with valid EPCOT admission, with multiple performances offered each evening on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests looking for guaranteed seating can book an Eat to the Beat Dining Package beginning July 16.
Here’s the full artist lineup:
- Hanson — August 28–31
- The War and Treaty (NEW) — September 4–5
- Yellowcard — September 6–7
- Couch (NEW) — September 11–12
- Fitz and the Tantrums (NEW) — September 13–14
- MercyMe — September 18–19
- Grupo ManÃa (NEW) — September 20–21
- New Found Glory — September 28–29
- Smash Mouth — September 30–October 1
- Rey Ruiz (NEW) — October 5–6
- Tiffany — October 7–8
- The Fray — October 12–13
- STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas — October 14–15
- Ben Rector — October 19–20
- Allen Stone (NEW) — October 21–22
- Lauren Alaina (NEW) — October 26–27
- Bowling for Soup — October 28–29
- Boyz II Men— November 2–3
- Big Head Todd and the Monsters (NEW) — November 4–5
- Grace Potter (NEW) — November 9–10
- The Beach Boys — November 11–12
Eight New Artists Join the Festival
One of the biggest surprises in this year’s announcement is the number of first-time performers joining the lineup. Disney has added eight new acts for 2026:
- The War and Treaty
- Couch
- Fitz and the Tantrums
- Grupo ManÃa
- Rey Ruiz
- Allen Stone
- Lauren Alaina
- Big Head Todd and the Monsters
- Grace Potter
These newcomers join longtime Eat to the Beat favorites like Hanson, Smash Mouth, Boyz II Men, MercyMe, The Fray, STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas, Bowling for Soup, Tiffany, and The Beach Boys.
A Fan-Favorite EPCOT Tradition
For many guests, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is one of the biggest highlights of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. With live performances spanning rock, pop, country, Christian, Latin, and alternative music, it’s a great way to take a break between Global Marketplaces while enjoying a concert included with your park admission.
If you have your heart set on seeing a specific artist, arriving early is recommended, as popular performances often draw large crowds. Guests can also reserve an Eat to the Beat Dining Package for guaranteed seating at one of the evening performances.
Start Planning Your Festival Visit
Whether you’re excited to see returning favorites like Hanson, The Fray, or Boyz II Men, or you’re looking forward to checking out one of this year’s new performers, the 2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Series is shaping up to be one of the festival’s strongest lineups yet.
We’ll continue covering everything coming to the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, including Global Marketplace menus, merchandise, entertainment, dining packages, and all the latest Walt Disney World news. Be sure to check back soon so you don’t miss a single update.
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