Get ready to paint your way through EPCOT!
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns for its 9th year — and the 2026 celebration is shaping up to be one of the most creative yet.
🗓️ Festival Dates: January 16 – February 23, 2026
That’s 39 days of color, creativity, food, and fun at Walt Disney World Resort.
✨ What to Expect
Since debuting in 2017, this festival has become a guest favorite, blending visual, performing, and culinary arts into one spectacular celebration. Visitors can enjoy:
- 🎭 Disney on Broadway Concert Series — watch real Broadway stars perform Disney classics live at the America Gardens Theatre. Each pair of performers rotates every two weeks, so every visit feels fresh!
- 🍽️ Food Studios — over 20 culinary booths around EPCOT serving picture-perfect dishes that look as good as they taste.
- 🎨 Interactive Art Experiences — try the Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers mural, strike a pose in Artful Photo Ops, or create your own masterpiece at Animation Academy.
- 🧩 Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt — find Figment hiding in famous works of art around World Showcase and earn a keepsake when you finish!
- 🃏 Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game Activities — new for 2026! Experience family-friendly events celebrating the stunning artwork of Disney Lorcana cards.
🎶 Disney on Broadway Concert Series
The America Gardens Theatre will come alive once again with powerful performances from Broadway stars who’ve brought Disney favorites to life.
Concerts are included with EPCOT admission (first-come, first-served seating), but dining packages will be available for guests wanting guaranteed seats and a meal at select restaurants.
🖌️ Food Studios
Each dish at the festival is a work of art — literally. With over 20 Food Studios, you’ll find edible masterpieces that fuse creativity and flavor.
🏰 A Celebration for All Ages
From kids creating chalk art to adults sipping wine while admiring Disney artist galleries, the Festival of the Arts offers something for every dreamer. Whether you love Broadway, food, or fine art, this event is pure inspiration from start to finish.
🗓️ Save the Date
🎨 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2026
📍 Walt Disney World Resort, EPCOT
📅 January 16 – February 23, 2026
