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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