The Hidden Perk at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins on August 27th and runs for several months through November 21st.

Food and Wine Festival

The Food & Wine Festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine at EPCOT, and brings a ton of exciting eats and drinks, experiences, merchandise, and plenty of entertainment to the parks. Speaking of which, did you know that when you visit the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, your park ticket also gets you in to see FREE concerts?! It’s one of our favorite perks of the whole festival!

That’s right, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is coming back in 2026, and you won’t want to miss this year’s lineup of artists! The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is free with your EPCOT park ticket and takes place at the American Gardens Theatre Stage, three times nightly. Iconic bands and artists perform Fridays through Mondays, while local bands perform Tuesday through Thursday evenings.

Eat to the Beat

Showtimes are typically at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8 PM nightly. This year’s lineup features:

August 27: Evolution: Motown
August 28-31: Hanson
September 1-3: Evolution: Motown
September 4-5: The War and Treaty (NEW)
September 6-7: Yellowcard
September 8-10: Fly Guys
September 11-12: Couch (NEW)
September 13-14: Fitz and the Tantrums (NEW)
September 15-17: Latin Ambition
September 18-19: MercyMe
September 20-21: Grupo Manía (NEW)
September 22-24: Metro Latino Band
September 25-27: Element
September 28-29: New Found Glory
September 30-October 1: Smash Mouth
October 2-4: Champagne Orchestra
October 5-6: Rey Ruiz (NEW)
October 7-8: Tiffany
October 9-11: Viva Latina
October 12-13: The Fray
October 14-15: STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
October 16-18: Jaclyn Hayden
October 19-20: Ben Rector
October 21-22: Allen Stone (NEW)
October 23-25: SoundUp
October 26-27: Lauren Alaina (NEW)
October 28-29: Bowling For Soup
October 30-November 1: Southbound
November 2-3: Boyz II Men
November 4-5: Big Head Todd and The Monsters (NEW)
November 6-8: M-80’s
November 9-10: Grace Potter (NEW)
November 11-12: The Beach Boys
November 13-16: The Hooligans

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If you want a guaranteed seat for these shows without having to wait in a long line, consider booking an Eat to the Beat Dining Package! Dining Packages are available to pair breakfast, lunch, or dinner (either a three-course meal or full buffet with a beverage — non-alcoholic or alcoholic for of-age guests — based on location) at a participating EPCOT restaurant with guaranteed priority seating for an evening show on the same date. The exception is Spice Road Table, where each guest receives 2 small plates and a nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older), and a shared tagine and a shared dessert platter for the table.

Dining Packages

Feast on fabulous food for lunch or dinner! Choose from several unique eateries at EPCOT offering Eat to the Beat Dining Packages. Each package includes:

An appetizer, entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet (where applicable), along with a non-alcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for of-age guests)
One (1) guaranteed seat per person to an Eat to the Beat concert held on the same day

To check availability for same-day dining packages, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue during the Festival. Packages are subject to availability and may not be available on peak dates.

Eat to the Beat Same Day Dining Package sign

Here’s a look at the restaurants and pricing available with the Dining Packages:

Biergarten Restaurant
Adult: $66.00
Child: $35.00
Chefs de France
Adult: $85.00
Child: $35.00
Coral Reef Restaurant
Adult: $73.00
Child: $29.00
Garden Grill Restaurant
Breakfast Adult: $66.00
Breakfast Child: $40.00
Lunch and Dinner Adult: $79.00
Lunch and Dinner Child: $49.00
La Crêperie de Paris
Lunch and Dinner Adult: $59.00
Lunch and Dinner Child: $31.00
La Hacienda de San Angel
Lunch and Dinner Adult: $82.00
Lunch and Dinner Child: $37.00
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Adult: $99.00
Child: $39.00
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Adult: $62.00
Child: $25.00
Regal Eagle Smokehouse – Same-day, walk-up dining packages only
Adult: $36.00
Child: $21.00
Rose & Crown Dining Room
Adult: $61.00
Child: $26.00
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya
Adult: $89.00
Child: $45.00
Spice Road Table*
Adult: $56.00
Child: $21.00
*Meal inclusions at Spice Road Table are 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older)
Teppan Edo
Adult: $89.00
Child: $45.00
Tutto Italia Ristorante
Adult: $81.00
Child: $33.00
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Adult: $69.00
Child: $31.00

Eat to the Beat

If seeing an Eat to the Beat concert is a must-do on your Disney vacation, then reserving a Dining package can be a great option! This is especially true if you are trying to see one of the extremely popular bands, and you do not want to spend your entire EPCOT day waiting in line. The reservations open on July 16th, so be ready to book because these packages can sell out.

You can also use the Standby Entrance if you don’t buy a dining package!

We’ll be on the lookout for even more EPCOT Food & Wine Festival updates you need to know about ahead of this year’s event. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

IT'S WINE & DINE TIME!

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