EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Details Announced

As we head into August and that journey into Fall, our thoughts turn to pumpkins, trick-or-treating, hay bales, turning leaves…and food! Yes, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is just around the corner, and Disney just shared a sneak peek at some of the culinary delights and Festival highlights that they have in store. The Food & Wine Festival provides endless opportunities to enjoy bites and beverages from around the world, so you never have to choose just one. Join is as we take a tour of through a whole spread of details so you can prepare for the 2026 festival.

Let’s dig in!

 

 

2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates

Get ready to sip and stroll through the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where mouthwatering global marketplaces meet live performances, activities, and more. The fun and flavor-filled celebration of worldly cuisines has been a Guest-favorite festival since 1996, with every year bringing new surprises and returning classics.

The festival will run from August 27 to November 21, 2026. This is the perfect period as the sun is setting on summertime and the fall festivities are just creeping in at Walt Disney World.

 

 

2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Global Marketplaces

EPCOT is already known for its diverse array of food and drink selections, and the festival only adds to the number of delectable offerings you can discover around the park.

While the Disney chefs are still cooking up the final menus and list of marketplaces for 2026, they let us in on a scrumptious sneak peek for you. Here are three items that will be returning this year!

 

• Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken Dumplings with Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Street Corn Salad, Cotija, Lime Crema, and Cilantro (Gyozas of the Galaxy)
• Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetables and Coconut-Chilie Sauce (Australia)
• Kirschwasser Torte with Cherry-Brandy Buttercream, Fondant, Sugared Almonds, and Cherry Compote (The Alps)

We can’t wait to see what other tantalizing treats are in store this year!

 

 

Embark on Emile’s Fromage Montage

Calling fans of all things cheesy: Emile’s Fromage Montage is once again returning to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

This popular food stroll highlights cheese inspired dishes available at select Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, where you can collect stamps in your festival passport for each eligible dish you try and earn a festival treat when you complete the mission.

 

 

Join Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Remy is back and ready to explore EPCOT once again during the Food & Wine Festival. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt encourages you to follow along with the culinary‑loving character as he hides throughout World Showcase.

This interactive hunt is ideal for families and offers a fun way to discover different pavilions while keeping an eye out for Remy and the ingredients he is collecting. Purchase a themed map and stickers to track your progress, and if you’re able to spot Remy in every location, a special keepsake awaits.

 

 

Tune In to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Live music takes center stage each year at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Enterprise at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.

This popular performance series brings together flavorful fun and tasty tunes, with a dynamic lineup highlighting a curated mix of music for all to appreciate. Multiple shows are usually scheduled each day, so you can find a way to feel the beat no matter how jam-packed your park day itinerary is.

Concerts are included with EPCOT theme park admission, and seating is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. You can also explore festival dining packages, which provide a great way to indulge in a meal before the show and have a guaranteed seat when the music begins.

Here is the full lineup of artists:

August
Aug 27: Evolution: Motown
Aug 28-31: Hanson

September
Sep 1-3: Evolution: Motown
Sep 4-5: The War and Treaty (NEW)
Sep 6-7: Yellowcard
Sep 8-10: Fly Guys
Sep 11-12: Couch (NEW)
Sep 13-14: Fitz and the Tantrums (NEW)
Sep 15-17: Latin Ambition
Sep 18-19: MercyMe
Sep 20-21: Grupo Manía (NEW)
Sep 22-24: Metro Latino Band
Sep 25-27: Element
Sep 28-29: New Found Glory
Sep 30: Smash Mouth

October
Oct 1: Smash Mouth
Oct 2-4: Champagne Orchestra
Oct 5-6: Rey Ruiz (NEW)
Oct 7-8: Tiffany
Oct 9-11: Viva Latina
Oct 12-13: The Fray
Oct 14-15: STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
Oct 16-18: Jaclyn Hayden
Oct 19-20: Ben Rector
Oct 21-22: Allen Stone (NEW)
Oct 23-25: SoundUp
Oct 26-27: Lauren Alaina (NEW)
Oct 28-29: Bowling For Soup
Oct 30-31: Southbound

November
Nov 1: Southbound
Nov 2-3: Boyz II Men
Nov 4-5: Big Head Todd and The Monsters (NEW)
Nov 6-8: M-80’s
Nov 9-10: Grace Potter (NEW)
Nov 11-12: The Beach Boys
Nov 13-16: The Hooligans

 

CommuniCore Hall

Starting September 18, get ready to say, “Cheers to Cheese!” with an all-new interactive exhibit coming to CommuniCore Hall. You will be able to celebrate one of the world’s most beloved foods, discovering fun facts and the fascinating history of cheese around every corner… or should we say wedge?

 

 

Food & Wine Merchandise

It’s not an EPCOT festival without merchandise, and this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise is serving some serious flavor.

Popping with playful colors like blue, orange, yellow, and purple, this lineup features sweet apparel, bright accessories, kitchenware, and more. Here’s a taste of what’s cooking.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Tee
The Food & Wine Tee is a crisp white shirt featuring the festival logo on the front pocket. Clean, bright, and easy to style; it’s the kind of tee that works whether you’re grabbing a bite between booths or riding your favorite EPCOT attractions.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Ears
These playful ears will have you saying “Yes, Chef!” in no time. Topped with a tiny chef hat and splashed with vibrant color along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, they even include a moveable rolling pin and a mini whisk on the ears, making the perfect accessory for a day of snacking around the world.

Food & Wine Sweatshirt
Wrap yourself in cozy festival vibes with the Food & Wine sweatshirt, your new go‑to layer for sipping, snacking, and strolling the World Showcase – perfect for a chilly day at your favorite park.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Baseball Cap
A festival staple with a foodie twist – stylish, colorful, lightweight, and ready for any culinary adventure.

 

There’s plenty more to discover! From a churro that magically transforms into a tote bag, a gorgeous wine glass (that happens to fit perfectly in the Food and Wine tray), to a mug topped with a sweet pastry lid, this year’s collection is full of cute, colorful surprises.

 

 

 

Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots

Say “cheese!” Disney PhotoPass photographers all around the park will be serving up new and returning limited-time photo ops, including special Magic Shots.

Go on a global tasting tour with Mickey Mouse, explore unorthodox (and unintelligible) culinary sciences with The Swedish Chef, discover a leaning tower of cheeza with Max Goof, and use the secret ingredient of imagination to find Chef Figment.

To savor your experience long after your visit, you can add a Memory Maker photo package to your vacation to download these and all of your other PhotoPass memories.

• NEW! Waiter Mickey Mouse throughout World Showcase (Mexico, China, Italy, Japan, and France)
• Returning! Giant Empanada
• Returning! Leaning Tower of Cheeza
• Returning! Swedish Chef Magic Shot
• Returning! Chef Figment

This year’s Festival promises to be bigger that better than ever, and there’s nothing left to say now except Bon Appétit. See you there!