The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is set to dazzle visitors with an unparalleled blend of creativity, color, and culture. This annual event, held at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT theme park, celebrates the magic of visual, culinary, and performing arts. Running from January 16 to February 23, 2026, the festival promises unforgettable experiences for art enthusiasts and Disney fans alike. Read on for a full guide to the EPCOT arts festival.
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What is the Festival of the Arts?
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is an annual festival that takes place on certain dates throughout January and February. The festival celebrates the creation of art and cuisine and spans the entire park, with special food, merchandise, entertainment, and offerings. Admission to the festival is included with your Disney park ticket and many offerings are complimentary. There are some offerings that may have an additional cost/require additional reservations.
Below is everything you need to know to make the most of your time at EPCOT during the festival. If you’d like additional assistance planning your Disney Vacation, be sure to reach out!
When is EPCOT International Festival of the Arts?
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is an annual festival that runs from mid January through late February. The 2026 Festival of the Arts runs from January 16 through February 23 and access to festival offerings is included with your park ticket.
What to Expect at the Festival of the Arts
Visitors to the Festival of the Arts can look forward to a vibrant celebration of creativity in all its forms. From visually stunning art installations and engaging live performances to mouthwatering culinary creations, the festival offers something for everyone. Families, art lovers, and Disney fans can immerse themselves in interactive experiences like the paint-by-numbers mural, catch Broadway-caliber shows, and savor dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Every corner of EPCOT bursts with inspiration, making it a can’t-miss event for the season.
When you enter the park, be sure to grab a Festival Passport. The passport will include a listing of all offerings as well as times and locations of offerings that take place during the day.
Festival of the Arts Experiences
EPCOT’s World Showcase transforms into a living art gallery, with stunning displays and interactive opportunities including:
- Animation Academy: Learn how to draw a Disney Character at the America Gardens Theatre at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM daily with the guidance of featured artists including:
- Luke Consolo
- Matthew Dewater
- Justin Dring
- Will Gay
- Hannah Loflin
- Alex Maher
- Michael Montgomery
- Fidel Santiago – NEW!
- Sarah Schmidt
- Lon Smart
- Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY: Learn about the magic and artistry of DISNEY ON BROADWAY in this brand new exhibit at CommuniCore Hall. The exhibit is open from 9 AM to 9 PM daily.
- Express Section Paint by Number Mural: Join fellow guests in completing a giant paint-by-numbers mural, creating a collaborative work of art. The Expression Section booth is open from 11 AM to 5 PM daily and is located on the walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion.
- Scavenger Hunt: Figment’s Brush with the Masters: Purchase a map and stickers ($11.99 plus tax) at the Port of Entry, Creations Shop or World Traveler and search for Figment hiding in famous works of art in each World showcase pavilion. Each time you find Figment in the piece of art, place the corresponding sticker on the map. Return the completed map to Port of Entry, Creations Shop, or World Travelers for a prize!
- Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game: Take part in two fun adventures around the festival with the hit trading card game. To participate in both of the offers pick up your complimentary Festival Questbook on the bridge to World Showcase and follow the instructions to complete the activities. Upon completion, pick up your Magical Places promo cards from the Illumnieer’s Lounge in the Morocco Pavilion or from Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey.
- Collection Quest: Open Disney Lorcana booster packs and trade cards with other Guests in the Illumineer’s Lounge in the Morocco Pavilion. Once you’ve collected your 4 cards, you’ll receive a limited-edition Magical Places promo card.
- Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt: Discover magical, larger-than- life trading cards scattered throughout EPCOT. Find cards, match them to the special ink stickers on your map and you’ll receive an additional limited-edition Magical Places promo card.
- Meet Visual Artists at the Artist Galleries: Throughout the park, you will see merchandise tents where you can meet and get signed art from visual artists. View the schedule of artists here.
- Artful Photo Ops: Step into an artistic backdrop and become part of a masterpiece! PhotoPass photographers will be on hand to snap your photo.
- International Gateway: Luncheon of the Boating Party – Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- The American Adventure Pavilion: Washington Crossing the Delaware – Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
- Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion: Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci
- Between Italy Pavilion and Germany Pavilion: The Scream – Edvard Munch
- Bridge to World Showcase: Tea time with penguin scene from “Mary Poppins”
- Bridge to World Showcase: Forest scene from “Sleeping Beauty”
- Bridge to World Showcase: A Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game photo op, featuring a scene from Fabled – one of the most recent Disney Lorcana sets
- Chalk Full of Character: Keep an eye out for chalk drawings of Disney characters throughout World Showcase.
- Chalk Art Galleries: Marvel at intricate chalk masterpieces on the bridge to World Showcase Plaza, and watch artists bring their visions to life in real-time.
- Kids Chalk Art: Kids can create their very own chalk-art masterpiece in World Celebration near the Imagination! Pavilion from 11 AM to 5 PM daily.
- Visual Art in Performance: Watch artists paint Disney characters in minutes at CommuniCore Plaza. Check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes.
- Music Performances: Check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes for daily musical performances at CommuniCore Plaza.
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DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series
Each evening during the Festival of the Arts, experience the magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY at the America Gardens Theatre at the American Adventure Pavilion through the Festival Concert Series. Performances are offered three times each evening at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8 PM.
2026 Show Schedule:
- Adam Jacobs (Aladdin) and NEW – Isabelle McCalla (Aladdin)
- January 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 27
- NEW – Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid) and Jelani Remy (The Lion King)
- January 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 28 and 29
- NEW – Anastacia McCleskey (Tarzan) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan)
- January 30
- Mandy Gonzalez (Aida) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King)
- January 31
- NEW – Anastacia McCleskey (Tarzan) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan)
- Mandy Gonzalez (Aida) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King)
- February 3, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 12
- Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and NEW – Ainsley Melham (Aladdin)
- February 13, 15, 16 and 19
- NEW – Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast) and NEW – James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin)
- February 14, 17, 18, 20 and 21
- GRAND FINALE: Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins), NEW – Ainsley Melham (Aladdin), NEW – Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast), NEW – James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin), and Kyra Belle Johnson (Beauty and the Beast North American Tour)
- February 22 and 23
Seating is limited for performances, so we recommending getting in the standby line a half hour to one hour prior to showtime.
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DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Package
If you’d like to skip the standby line, you can consider booking a DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Package. The dining package is available at select restaurants in EPCOT and includes a meal and reserved seating at the performance.
To reserve the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Package, log onto your My Disney Experience account and reserve through the dining section of the app/website. Dining reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance. When you book your Disney Vacation with KMV Travel, your personal Travel Advisor will take care of getting all of your dining and enhancement reservations!
*Same day dining packages can be purchased at Regal Eagle the day you’d like to attend DISNEY ON BROADWAY at the quick service restaurant. Packages are subject to availability and may not be available on peak dates.
Festival of the Arts Food Studios
The Festival of the Arts includes food studios that span across EPCOT with special offerings. Be sure to grab the Festival Passport for information about food offerings, including allergy friendly options. You can also complete the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, featuring 5 vibrant dishes. Purchase 5 artistic dishes (noted in the Festival Passport) and ask for a stamp at each location. Once you’ve completed the “Walk,” bring your passport to Deco Delights for a reward!
- Opening Bites – Near CommuniCore Plaza
- The Craftsman’s Courtyard – Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
- Pop Eats! – Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
- Swirled Showcase – Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
- Deco Delights – Near Port of Entry
- Fictional Victual – Near Disney Traders
- Figments’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey – World Celebration
- The Deconstructed Dish – World Discovery
- Gourmet Landscapes – Canada
- L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise – France
- Vibrante & Vivido – Between Morocco & France
- Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina – Morocco
- Goshiki – Japan
- The Artist’s Table – The American Adventure
- L’Arte di Mangiare – Italy
- Pastoral Palate – Germany
- Refreshment Outpost
- The Painted Panda – China
- El Artista Hambriento – Mexico
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