Believe it or not, it’s already almost time for another festival to grace EPCOT!

EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays is about to wrap up on December 30th, and it’s been an excellent experience so far. With that said, we all know that when one EPCOT festival ends, another is getting ready to take over. Such is the case with the upcoming 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which is set to totally transform this Disney World theme park.

The upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will run from January 16th through February 23rd, 2026, and will be the FIRST EPCOT festival of 2026. Making its initial debut in 2017, this returning festival celebrates three artistic disciplines: the Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts — all of which will reshape the way we experience EPCOT.

The Festival of the Arts will offer over 20 Food Studios and additional locations that will serve enhanced eats and drinks that are art-inspired with a focus on creative presentation.

There will also be tons of Festival-exclusive opportunities, like the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, which gives guests the chance to sample several items at the Food Studios during the Festival. With it, guests can purchase five of the seven designated items at various food booths, receiving a stamp in their Festival Passport for each item.

Upon completion, you’ll receive an ADDITIONAL — and complimentary — treat! 

Other special events include live performances and acts that honor the Performing Arts.

TheDisney on Broadway Concert Series is also returning and will feature performances by some Broadway stars singing some of Disney’s most beloved songs at the America Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure pavilion.

You can even purchase the Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages, which allow guests to pair lunch or dinner at a participating EPCOT Table Service restaurant with guaranteed priority seating for an evening show on the same date.

Same-day walk-up packages are available at Regal Eagle Smokehouse while supplies last.

But the entertainment doesn’t stop there — live music will also be performed daily in CommuniCore Plaza!

Additionally, the Visual Art in Performance gives guests the chance to enjoy a high-energy artist painting Disney characters live onstage “in a matter of minutes”.

Art is the name of the game, so you’ll be able to spot plenty of exhibits and hands-on experiences, as well as tons of art pieces all over the park.

For example, you might even happen upon some live 3D Chalk Art!

Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt will be able to turn the Festival into an interactive adventure!

Upon completing the scavenger hunt, guests can return to Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or World Traveler with their completed map and receive an “artful” surprise.

Several Disney and visiting artists will also appear at the Festival, and signing times are scheduled throughout the event. You can find the full schedule on the Walt Disney World website or through the My Disney Experience app.

New to the Festival of the Arts in 2026 will be two different Disney Lorcana Trading Card Games that guests can participate in!

Per Disney:

• In Collection Quest, “Open Disney Lorcana booster packs and trade cards with other Guests in the Illumineer’s Lounge in the Morocco Pavilion. Once you’ve collected your 4 cards, you’ll receive a limited-edition Magical Places promo card.”
• In the Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt, “Discover magical, larger-than-life trading cards scattered throughout EPCOT. Find cards, match them to the special ink stickers on your map ,and you’ll receive an additional limited-edition Magical Places promo card.”

From a special Spaceship Earth lighting to special character meet-and-greets to Festival-exclusive merch, there’s still so much more happening at this Festival!

CLICK HERE to learn about everything the Festival has to offer!

We’ll be attending the Festival of the Arts and literally trying EVERYTHING, so keep it posted right here at the Disney Food Blog to get all of the latest Festival updates!

Full 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Guide

 

What are you most excited to experience at the 2026 Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments!