EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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We will be updating this page as more 2026 Festival of the Arts announcements are released.

Festival of the Arts Logistics

The Festival will begin on January 16th, 2026 , and will run through February 23rd, 2026.

The Festival is included with the price of admission to EPCOT, though Food Studios, Festival merchandise, and some Festival offerings are an additional cost.

Keep reading for more information about all of the Festival of the Arts offerings that were available in 2025!

Food Studios & Booths

Throughout the World Showcase, there will be 17 Food Studios (a.k.a. food booths) featuring festival-specific treats and other locations around the park with their own festival-inspired treats. Click here to view Food Studio menus and pics from 2026, and click here to see our picks for the best eats at the 2026 Festival of the Arts.

The booths confirmed for 2026 are:

• Opening Bites (CommuniCore Plaza) — NEW!
  Start your artistic culinary tour with this booth debuted in 2025 with flavors like soft shell crab sliders and the returning favorites Enchanted Rose dessert.
• Fictional Victuals (Near Refreshment Station) — NEW!
  This booth is making its debut in 2025 with bold and adventurous dishes inspired by literary works of art. This year, it is inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with items like oysters and tea-infused treats.
• The Artist’s Table (American Adventure Pavilion)
  Treat your senses to artistically elevated comfort foods—like chicken pot pie, hummingbird cake and more. Pair your dish with beer or a glass of wine.
• Cuisine Classique (Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet)
  Enjoy carefully crafted classics, like beef Wellington and roasted mussels—as well as a flavorful beer or cocktail.
• The Craftsman’s Courtyard (Near Refreshment Station)
  Indulge your appetite when you order Beef Wellington or Roasted Bone Marrow from the grill.
• Deco Delights (Near Port of Entry)
  Satisfy your sweet tooth with sleek desserts inspired by the art deco era— from the gilded glamour of the roaring 1920’s to the bright pastels of Miami Beach.
• The Deconstructed Dish (Near Refreshment Station)
  Rediscover your favorite dishes fragmented and presented in a playful way—like a BLT and key lime pie.
• El Artista Hambriento (Mexico Pavilion)
  A fiesta of flavor awaits! Delight in classic Mexican fare—from savory carne asada to a chicken croqueta.
• Figment’s Inspiration Station (The Odyssey Pavilion)
  Sweeten your day with colorful treats, like rainbow cake or a Pastry Tart with a fun twist. You’ll also find a variety of beers and hard ciders.
• Goshiki (Japan Pavilion)
  Celebrate the Japanese culinary arts with delectable dishes featuring a Waygu steamed bun and that fan-favorite sushi donut.
• Gourmet Landscapes (Canada)
  Savor stunning dishes artfully composed with the finest ingredients that have been farmed and foraged from the land. Enjoy wild mushroom risotto, citrus braised beef, and more.
• L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise (France Pavilion)
  Discover delicious French treats and baked goods, from savory to sweet—including duck in a puff pastry and warm brie in a bread bowl. Pair your dish with a French wine or frozen martini.
• L’Arte di Mangiare (Italy Pavilion)
  Indulge in Baroque cuisine, prepared with rich color and dramatic flavor. This food studio serves up fried mozzarella, pasta and more.
• The Painted Panda (China Pavilion)
  Enjoy decorative cuisine inspired by magnificent Chinese art, like General Tso’s chicken or the Har Gow shrimp dumpling. Plus, sip bubble tea, Chinese-inspired cocktails and other refreshing beverages.
• Pastoral Palate (Germany Pavilion)
  Help yourself to hearty dishes inspired by the rustic settings where Bavarian Folk Art is painted. Indulge in a red wine-braised beef short rib and black forest cake.
• Pop Eats (Near Port of Entry)
  Delight in mouthwatering masterpieces inspired by the most captivating pop art of the 20th century. Highlights include tomato soup with grilled cheese.
• Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco Pavilion)
  Take your taste buds on a Moroccan adventure as you enjoy delectable dishes like grilled kebabs, stoned-baked Moroccan bread and more. Pair your dish with hard cider or the chai tea mint mimosa.
• Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina (Between the Morocco & France Pavilions)
  Feast on authentic Colombian cuisine inspired by the Disney animated film Encanto—like an empanada with chorizo or mango cheesecake.
• Additional Locations
  Delight your appetite with mouthwatering morsels, nibbles and noshes from these year-round food stops—each offering special menu items in addition to the regular menu.
  • Connections Cafe & Eatery: Serving Figment’s Liege Waffle and Imagination Lemonade
  • Refreshment Port (near Canada): Serving a festival specific poutine and refreshing beverages. This is another spot to grab that Artist Palette Chocolate Chip cookie
  • Refreshment Outpost: Serving delicious beers and the iconic Artist Palette Chocolate Chip cookie
  • Funnel Cake: Serving a specialty funnel cake
  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (all 4 in-park locations): Serving a unique art-inspired beverage at each location
  • Swirled Showcase: Serving soft-serve ice cream in a dish or waffle cone

Click HERE for More Festival Food Studio Details

Wonderful Walk of Cuisine

The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine will return for 2026!

Enjoy five colorful dishes at the Food Studios (find them in your Festival Passport!), and you’ll earn a completer prize!

2026 Wonderful Walk of Color items include:

• Deconstructed Key Lime Pie at The Deconstructed Dish
• Almond Frangipane Cake at Deco Delights
• Raspberry Pastry Tart at Figment’s Inspiration Station
• Chorizo and Potato Empanada at Vibrante & Vivido
• Enchanted Rose at Opening Bites
• Citrus-Braised Beet Tartare at Gourmet Landscapes
• Avocado-Coconut Custard Tart at Tangierine Cafe

Enjoy five of these seven options and collect stamps in your passport guide to earn the completer prize, which you can collect at Deco Delights Food Studio.

This 2026 prize was the Artist Figment Krispie Treat, as well as some other items.

Click HERE for Wonderful Walk of Cuisine Details

We will be updating this page as more 2027 Festival of the Arts announcements are released.

Festival Entertainment

Art Marketplaces

Along with artistic eats, guests will also be able to explore and purchase the works of many Disney and other invited artists (typically, you’ll be able to find works from over 100 artists), which will be on display at marketplaces around World Showcase.

Visual Art in Performance

Visiting artists will also be around the park to “create magic right before your eyes!” Artists use artistic mediums to create Disney-inspired work in mere minutes.

Click HERE for ALL of the Entertainment at the Festival

We will be updating this page as more 2027 Festival of the Arts announcements are released.

Chalk Art Galleries

During the festival, guests will be able to check out masterful chalk art drawn by chalk artists. This is always an awe-inspiring experience, so don’t miss it!

Entertainment

The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is always a popular draw at the Festival! Performances were held on the America Gardens Theatre stage (three performances per night — 5:30, 6:45, and 8PM), and guests get to catch some of their favorite Broadway stars performing Disney musical hits. We’ll update the list below for when performances and dates are released.

The Concert Series Dates and Artists for 2026

• 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

Disney on Broadway Dining Packages

Guests can enjoy Disney on Broadway Dining Packages! You can visit ArtfulEPCOT.com to check out dining options that will guarantee you a seat at the show. The Disney on Broadway Dining Packages can start being booked 60 days in advance.

2026 Dining Packages included: 

• An appetizer, entrée, and dessert or one (1) full buffet (where applicable), along with a non-alcoholic beverage
• At Spice Road Table: 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage
• One (1) guaranteed seat per person for the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series held on the same day

2026 Disney On Broadway Dining Packages

Dining packages open for booking on December 17th, 2025.

Also, Disney on Broadway Dining Packages were available for same-day purchase at one counter service spot and one lounge location in EPCOT.

Click HERE for Full Concert Series Schedule & Details

We will be updating this page as more 2026 Festival of the Arts announcements are released.

Artful Photo Ops

Additionally, Disney allowed guests to “step into the scene” at photo locations throughout the park with Artful Photo Ops. Click here for more details.

The AllEars team was at the festival to model for us! First, there’s this Sleeping Beauty-inspired frame photo op. You can dance with your forest friends pretending to be Prince Phillip.

There’s more where that came from when it comes to photo opportunities at the Festival of the Arts! We’ll keep you in the loop with any more festival details you need to know.

Expression Section: A Paint-by-Numbers Mural

Paint By Number returned for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! 

The mural allows guests to participate with paint-by-numbers, which turns into a collaborative art project! Collect a card at the end of your painting experience that shows the full mural! The paint-by-numbers mural was set to be placed in World Nature in 2026 and was be available from 11AM to 5PM daily.

Animation Academy

Brush up on your own drawing skills by participating in the Animation Academy! This drop-in event is held in America Gardens Theatre. There are two shows daily at 12:30PM and 1:30PM.

Featured artists include:

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

Spaceship Earth Lights

To celebrate the Festival in an extra special and colorful way, head to Spaceship Earth once it gets dark.

In 2026 the park’s giant icon lights up with a special rainbow effect and a popular Muppets tune plays as the lighting sequence is conducted.

Kids’ Chalk Art

Your little artists can say they left their mark on EPCOT by participating in Kids’ Chalk Art! In previous years this was held in Future World in the area that is now called World Celebration. This was located in World Nature, near The Land Pavilion. It was available daily from 11AM to 4PM.

Click HERE for More Info on the Interactive Art Experiences

Chalk Full of Character

The Chalk Full of Character experience returned in 2026. With this experience, guests can search for chalk art of beloved Disney characters, which are hidden throughout World Showcase.

Festival Merchandise

There will, of course, be opportunities for Festival-specific merchandise with special items only for Annual Passholders in addition to branded merchandise available to everyone. Expect lots of Figment-inspired designs! Click here to look at the Festival of the Arts merchandise from 2026.

Click HERE  to See ALL of the Festival Special Merchandise

Full Festival Video Review

Check back for more updates about the 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts!