Disney Unveils Dates for 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Image: Mary Poppins photo opportunity. (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World Resort Media)
Image: Mary Poppins photo opportunity. (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World Resort Media)
Donald Wood
by Donald Wood
Last updated: 9:35 AM ET, Wed October 22, 2025

The Walt Disney World Resort announced that the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will take place from January 16 through February 23.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts debuted in 2017 and has grown into one of the theme park’s most popular seasonal events, which highlights visual, performance, and culinary creativity.

As part of the festivities, the Disney on Broadway Concert Series returns to the America Gardens Theatre with several performances per day, all included in the price of admission. Seating is first-come, first-served, and new performer duos will rotate every two weeks.

EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts also places a heavy focus on food, as over 20 Food Studios will be featured throughout the park, with more details about each announced in the coming weeks.

As for the events and attractions returning for the 2026 spectacular, travelers can enjoy Figment's Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt, Animation Academy sessions, photo opportunities, exclusive festival merchandise, and artist galleries and signings.

Disney also revealed that the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game activities will be part of the festival for the first time ever.


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