2026 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup: The Full Schedule

By entgrove · June 17, 2026

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival from August 27 to November 16, 2026, with EPCOT debuts from Lauren Alaina, Fitz and The Tantrums, and Grace Potter alongside returning favorites like Boyz II Men, Yellowcard, and The Beach Boys. Shows are included with park admission, and Concert Series Dining Packages open July 16.

EPCOT's biggest live-music tradition is back. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival for 2026 with nightly shows from August 27 through November 16, mixing brand-new headliners with longtime fan favorites at the open-air America Gardens Theatre — all included with park admission.

This Year's Eat to the Beat Lineup

The 2026 series leads with a trio of acts making their EPCOT debut: country star Lauren Alaina, indie-pop favorites Fitz and The Tantrums, and blues-rock powerhouse Grace Potter. They join a deep bench of returning favorites — including Boyz II Men, Yellowcard, and The Beach Boys — as the series rotates through internationally recognized artists, house bands, and local talent across genres every week.

The Full 2026 Eat to the Beat Schedule

Here's the complete lineup by date, with EPCOT debuts marked as (NEW):

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

Are the Concerts Included With Admission?

Yes. Whether guests show up for rock, country, R&B, or Latin tunes, admission to every Eat to the Beat show is included with valid EPCOT park admission. There are multiple show times each night, so there's plenty of opportunity to catch a set between exploring the festival's marketplaces.

How to Guarantee a Seat: The Concert Series Dining Package

Standard seating is first-come, first-served, but guests who want a sure thing can book a Concert Series Dining Package beginning July 16. The package pairs a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant with a guaranteed seat in a reserved section of the theatre for an Eat to the Beat concert that same day. Seating within that reserved section is still first-come, first-served, so arriving early is the move for the best view.

Where to Find the Stage

The main stage is the America Gardens Theatre, located at the front of The American Adventure pavilion along World Showcase Lagoon — directly across the water from Spaceship Earth, between the Japan and Italy pavilions. It's one of the most scenic concert spots on Disney property, with the lagoon as a backdrop.

Festival Food Around the Theatre

Half the fun is grabbing festival bites and beverages to enjoy while the band plays. With more than 30 Global Marketplaces spread across the park, there's something for every appetite, including plenty of kid-friendly and plant-based options. A full menu rundown will arrive with the upcoming EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Foodie Guide.

Planning Your Visit

With nightly concerts running August 27 through November 16 and the festival itself open daily through November 21, 2026, Eat to the Beat gives EPCOT guests a reason to linger after dark all autumn long. Music lovers eyeing a specific headliner should mark July 16 on the calendar for dining-package reservations and check TasteEPCOT.com for the latest festival details.