EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026
A multi-month EPCOT festival in Orlando with global food and beverage marketplaces, live music, dining packages, quests, and merchandise.
About the event
Global marketplaces across EPCOT
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026 is a Walt Disney World Resort event in Orlando with food, beverage, and music programming across EPCOT. The festival runs from August 27 through November 21, 2026, and is a multi-month international culinary, beverage, and music festival spanning 6 continents across the park.
The food program centers on more than 30 themed Global Marketplace kiosks serving global tapas-style small plates, wine, and beer. Named marketplace locations include Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey, The Wedge, Shimmering Sips, Flavors from Fire, Forest & Field, and Bramblewood Bites.
Eat to the Beat concerts and dining packages
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series Presented by Enterprise features live musical performances, with renowned artists and fresh, local talent. Concert dining packages are offered on select dates during the festival and pair a meal with one guaranteed seat per person to an Eat to the Beat concert on the same day.
At most participating restaurants, the dining package includes an entrée and dessert, or one full buffet where applicable, plus a nonalcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage for guests 21 and older. At Spice Road Table, the package includes two small plates, a shared dessert platter, and a beverage under the same age rule.
- Same-day dining packages are associated with Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, where availability may be checked that day and packages may not be available on peak dates.
Quests and seasonal extras
Beyond the marketplaces and concerts, the festival includes interactive food and scavenger-hunt elements. Emile’s Fromage Montage asks guests to purchase five featured cheese dishes to earn stamps and receive a complimentary dessert at Shimmering Sips, while Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak sends guests looking for Remy around the festival.
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is a limited-time fall hunt for hidden pumpkins with a keepsake, and the festival also has a 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Collection. Passholders can shop an exclusive collection of festival merchandise.
- CommuniCore Hall hosts the “Cheers to Cheese!” interactive exhibit from September 18 through November 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is served at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026?
The festival features more than 30 themed Global Marketplace kiosks throughout EPCOT, serving global tapas-style small plates, wine, and beer.
What is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series?
Eat to the Beat Concert Series Presented by Enterprise features live musical performances during the festival, including renowned artists and fresh, local talent.
How do the Eat to the Beat dining packages work?
Dining packages are offered on select festival dates and include a meal plus one guaranteed seat per person to an Eat to the Beat concert on the same day.
Are there scavenger hunts or quests at the festival?
Yes. The festival includes Emile’s Fromage Montage with featured cheese dishes and a dessert reward, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, and Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit with hidden pumpkins and a keepsake.
Is festival admission included with EPCOT admission?
Festival admission and standard concert access are included with valid EPCOT park admission and a theme park reservation.
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