Grab your paintbrush, your chalk, your markers, your musical instrument, your sculpting clay, and everything else you make your art with, and join us as we wander through the Festival of the Arts and appreciate all of the talents of the season!

We’re live at the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts, checking out the food studios, artistic performances, merchandise, and more. There’s a LOT going on, but don’t let it overwhelm you. There is way more to do at the Festival of the Arts than just eat colorful food — there are tons of entertainment options to explore! Come check out every bit of entertainment you can experience at the festival this year.

Entertainment offerings change throughout the Festival, so make sure to check the Festival Passport or the My Disney Experience app for the latest changes!

Seriously — be sure to pick up a Festival of the Arts Passport for details during your visit. You’ll find them on displays at the park’s entrance.

Performing Arts

EPCOT is bursting with live performances and acts to celebrate the Performing Arts! Be sure to refer to the Event Guide at EPCOT or the My Disney Experience app during your specific visit, as the Festival will continually offer new experiences.

Disney on Broadway Concert Series

The Disney on Broadway Concert Series features performances by some of Broadway’s most accomplished actors and actresses singing some of Disney’s most beloved songs at the America Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure pavilion. 

The performances take place at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM on each night throughout the Festival.

Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages are also available, offering guests the chance to pair lunch or dinner (either a three-course meal or full buffet, based on location) at a participating EPCOT Table Service restaurant with guaranteed priority seating for an evening show on the same date.

Additionally, a same-day, walk-up Disney on Broadway Dining Package is available at an EPCOT Counter service location — Regal Eagle Smokehouse in The American Adventure Pavilion — offering guaranteed seating with a meal at a lower price point.

You can find all of the details here.

Musical Performances in World Showcase Plaza

Live music is performed DAILY in World Showcase Plaza!

Check the My Disney Experience app for performance times, and stay tuned for the 2025 artists!

Visual Art in Performance

Visual Art in Performance gives guests a chance to enjoy viewing a high-energy artist painting Disney characters LIVE on stage “in a matter of minutes!” Performances take place in World Showcase Plaza on Thursdays through Sundays and on select Mondays, and you can check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes.

Visual Arts

The Visual Arts are celebrated throughout EPCOT in a myriad of Exhibits and hands-on experiences, along with a few more artistic touches along the way! Be sure to pick up and refer to the Festival of the Arts Passport at EPCOT during your specific visit.

The Featured Exhibits put the spotlight on Disney’s Iconic Artists and Disney-Inspired Original Art.

Check out the Walking Chalk Gallery — where artists create gorgeous art pieces in chalk — seen along the walkway from World Celebration towards World Showcase.

You’ll likely even happen upon some VERY unique and impressive 3D Chalk Art. A spot will be designated showing you where you stand so you can become part of the artwork and pop out of these detailed scenes!

And families can visit the Kids’ Chalk Art area on the bridge to World Showcase Plaza, where kids can create chalk art with the whole family!

Find this experience at the bridge to World Showcase Plaza from 11 AM to 5 PM daily.

Artist Appearances and Signing Times

Dozens of Disney and visiting artists appear at the Festival of the Arts, and several signing times are scheduled throughout the event!

So far, the following artists have been confirmed for 2025:

• Dom Corona
  • January 17-20, 12-5PM
  • January 22-27, 12-5PM
  • January 29-31, 12-5PM
  • February 1-3, 12-5PM
  • February 5-10, 12-5PM
  • February 12-17, 12-5PM
  • February 19, 12-5PM
• Dave Parillo
  • January 17 – 24, 5pm – 7pm (At tents located in the France Pavilion)
  • February 13 – 16, 11am – 1pm (At tents located in the France Pavilion)
• Jerrod Maruyama
  • January 17-22, 2-4PM daily (At tents located in the France Pavilion)
• Jason Ratner
  • January 17 & 18, 2-4PM
  • February 1 & 2, 2-4PM
  • February 8 & 9, 2-4PM
• Eric Tan
  • January 17 & 22, 2-4PM (At CommuniCore Hall area)

Here are a few of the artists appearing at this year’s festival on select dates:

• Greg McCullough, who will do a live painting inspired by the festival logo
• Ann Shen and Ashley Taylor, who collaborated on vibrant companion pieces—an image of Anna and one of Elsa—for this year’s event
• Josey Tsao, an artist and illustrator presenting delightful Disney artwork, including a Moana-themed design
• Darren Wilson, a Disney Cast Member and artist whose collection includes a piece that celebrates Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Larissa Brown, an artist who creates magical moments with bold, expressive colors
• Rob Kaz, an oil painter whose work was chosen for this year’s festival poster

Animation Academy

Experience the magic of Disney animation at this fun and informative drawing class taught by actual Disney artists. (Paper and pencil are provided for this complimentary art session.)

These classes take place at the American Gardens Theatre. This activity is offered from 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM daily. Instructing artists include the following: 

• Luke Consolo
• Matthew Dewater
• Justin Dring
• Will Gay
• Hannah Loflin
• Alex Maher
• Michael Montgomery
• Sarah Schmidt
• Lon Smart

Photo Ops in Works of Art

“Picture yourself” in famous works of art and beloved scenes from Disney animated films at special Photo Op locations throughout EPCOT!

Photo Ops include: 

• International Gateway: Luncheon of the Boating Party – Pierre-Auguste Renoir
• The American Adventure Pavilion: Washington Crossing the Delaware – Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
• Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion: Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci
• Bridge to World Showcase: Mary Poppins
• Bridge to World Showcase: Sleeping Beauty
• NEW: Near Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana: Moana

Disney PhotoPass photographers are present to capture you in a masterpiece moment!

Interactive Wall Mural

Leave your own artistic mark on EPCOT at the Expression Section, located in World Nature! The Interactive Wall Mural gives guests the chance to paint their own small section… 

… of what will become a HUGE piece of artwork during the Festival!

Note that the mural is available to paint from 11 AM until 5 PM daily.

Just enter the line and some friendly Cast Members will point (or maybe I should say “PAINT”) you on your way!

Chalk Full of Character

Keep your eyes peeled for extra little bits of art featuring beloved Disney characters in unexpected corners throughout the World Showcase pavilions!

They’re “Chalk Full of Character!” This activity is free… and FUN! All you need are your walking shoes and a keen eye for your favorite Disney pals…

Festival-inspired Nighttime Lights on Spaceship Earth 

Spaceship Earth celebrates the Festival in its own magical way — it lights up the night in a special way throughout the Festival!

In 2022, the show was themed to the Muppets’ “Rainbow Connection” — appropriate for a Festival full of rainbows and colors! In 2023, a new Beacon of Magic celebrating Figment debuted. This year, EPCOT is showing BOTH!

Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Arts!

Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know:

• Check out all of the food booths getting NEW items this year!
• Read all about the NEW FOOD STUDIO at this year’s festival!
• The full line up of this year’s Souvenirs and Entertainment

And don’t forget to pick up our 2025 Festival of the Arts Guide e-book! See more details about the book below.

What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments!