We’ve got MAJOR news to share about EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts coming in 2026!
Aladdin on Broadway
The countdown is on for one of EPCOT’s most creative and colorful celebrations. The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is returning January 16th through February 23rd. This fan-favorite festival celebrates the best of visual, culinary, and performing arts from around the world — and Disney’s just announced this year’s star-studded Broadway concert lineup with NEW performers.
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns January 16th through February 23rd, bringing an inspiring blend of visual, culinary, and performing arts to Disney World.
Festival of the Arts!
A major highlight of the festival is the Disney On Broadway Concert Series featuring Broadway stars performing songs from beloved Disney productions such as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Aida, and more. This year’s lineup introduces six new performers to the American Gardens Theater’s stage, offering fresh takes on fan-favorite Disney classics. Here’s a look at everyone announced to perform during the upcoming concert series!
Cara Lindsey from “Newsies” at Disney On Broadway
The concert series will feature rotating pairs of Broadway performers, including Isabelle McCalla, Adam Jacobs, Sierra Boggess, Michael James Scott, Anastacia McCleskey, Josh Strickland, Mandy Gonzalez, Kissy Simmons, Ainsley Melham, Ashley Brown, Susan Egan, and James Monroe Iglehart. Performances take place nightly at America Gardens Theatre and are included with park admission.
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2026 DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series Schedule
- Isabelle McCalla (“Aladdin”) – NEW! and Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”)
- January 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 27
- Sierra Boggess (“The Little Mermaid”) – NEW! and Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”)
- January 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 28, 29
- Anastacia McCleskey (“Tarzan”) – NEW! and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”)
- January 30
- February 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10
- Mandy Gonzalez (“Aida”) and Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”)
- January 31
- February 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12
- Ainsley Melham (“Aladdin”) – NEW! Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”)
- February 13, 15, 16, 19
- Susan Egan (“Beauty and The Beast”) – NEW! and James Monroe Iglehart (“Aladdin”) – NEW!
- February 14, 17, 18, 20, 21
- Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”), Ainsley Melham (“Aladdin”), Susan Egan (Beauty and The Beast”), James Monroe Iglehart (“Aladdin”)
- February 22, 23
Additionally, Disney On Broadway Dining Packages will also be released soon — you can book them starting December 17th!
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You’ll be able to enhance your evening with the Disney on Broadway Dining Packages available at 15 EPCOT restaurants. Each package includes a prix-fixe meal and guaranteed priority seating for the same-day concert performance. Reservations open as early as December 17th and can be made on Disney’s website or through your My Disney Experience app.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse Dining Package (2022)
New for 2026, CommuniCore Hall will host Once Upon a Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway, an immersive exhibit highlighting the artistry behind Disney’s Broadway productions. Guests can explore authentic costumes, props, and behind-the-scenes stories from hit shows like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast.
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Last year was the first year an exhibit of this kind debuted at EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall, and we’re very excited for Disney to announce a return for the well-received exhibit and featured displays that made our jaws drop open at first sight.
Disney on Broadway Exhibit during the Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts continues to be one of Disney World’s most vibrant annual celebrations, offering world-class performances, imaginative art displays, and culinary creativity — a true sensation for the senses.
We’ll be bringing you all of Disney’s announcements leading up to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, AND along with us on its opening day! Be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss a thing.
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WOW! SIERRA BOGGESS is amazing! Folks are in for a treat with seeing her! The Little Mermaid, yes BUT she was superb as Christine in Phantom with Ramin Karimloo. Nice Job Disney!
I’m really excited for Sierra but shocked that Kara Lindsey (spelled wrong in caption above!) is not listed in the lineup. She has been a staple for several years.