The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival provides endless opportunities to enjoy bites and beverages from around the world, so guests never have to choose just one. And today, we have a whole spread of details to share so you can prepare for the 2026 festival.
Ahead of opening day, we’re serving up the festival dates along with an early look at returning activities and experiences that make this a must-do (and eat) event each year. Let’s dig in!
2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates
Get ready to sip and stroll through the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where mouthwatering global marketplaces meet live performances, activities, and more. The fun and flavor-filled celebration of worldly cuisines has been a fan-favorite festival since 1996, with every year bringing new surprises and returning classics.
The festival will run from August 27 to November 21, 2026. This is the perfect period as the sun is setting on summertime and the fall festivities are just creeping in at Walt Disney World.
2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Global Marketplaces
EPCOT is already known for its diverse array of food and drink selections, and the festival only adds to the number of delectable offerings you can discover around the park.
While our chefs are still cooking up the final menus and list of marketplaces for 2026, we have a scrumptious sneak peek. Here are three items that will be returning this year:
- Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken Dumplings with Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Street Corn Salad, Cotija, Lime Crema, and Cilantro (Gyozas of the Galaxy)
- Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetables and Coconut-Chilie Sauce (Australia)
- Kirschwasser Torte with Cherry-Brandy Buttercream, Fondant, Sugared Almonds, and Cherry Compote (The Alps)
Throughout the festival, some Global Marketplaces will have a phased opening. Guests should keep their eyes peeled for the full menus and opening dates for each marketplace.
Embark on Emile’s Fromage Montage
Calling fans of all things cheesy: Emile’s Fromage Montage is once again returning to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
This popular food stroll highlights cheese inspired dishes available at select Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, where guests can collect stamps in their festival passport for each eligible dish they try and earn a festival treat when they complete the mission.
Join Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt
Remy is back and ready to explore EPCOT once again during the Food & Wine Festival. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt encourages guests of all ages to follow along with the culinary‑loving character as he hides throughout World Showcase.
This interactive hunt is ideal for families and offers a fun way to discover different pavilions while keeping an eye out for Remy and the ingredients he is collecting. Guests can purchase a themed map and stickers to track their progress, and if they’re able to spot Remy in every location, a special keepsake awaits.
Tune In to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Live music takes center stage each year at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.
This popular performance series brings together flavorful fun and tasty tunes, with a dynamic lineup highlighting a curated mix of music for all to appreciate. Multiple shows are usually scheduled each day, so guests can find a way to feel the beat no matter how jam-packed your park day itinerary is.
Concerts are included with EPCOT theme park admission, and seating is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Guests can also explore festival dining packages, which provide a great way to indulge in a meal before the show and have a guaranteed seat when the music begins, before they go on sale July 16.
The full lineup of artists was recently announced, and your ears are truly in for a treat this year!
CommuniCore Hall
Guests have been busy laughing, movin’, and groovin’ all Cool KIDS’ SUMMER at GoofyCore and the next chapter is about to get extra tasty.
Starting September 18, guests can get ready to say, “Cheers to Cheese!” with an all-new interactive exhibit coming to CommuniCore Hall. They will be able to celebrate one of the world’s most beloved foods, discovering fun facts and the fascinating history of cheese around every corner… or wedge?
Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots
Say “cheese!” Disney PhotoPass photographers all around the park will be serving up new and returning limited-time photo ops, including special Magic Shots.
Go on a global tasting tour with Mickey Mouse, explore unorthodox (and unintelligible) culinary sciences with The Swedish Chef, discover a leaning tower of cheeza with Max Goof, and use the secret ingredient of imagination to find Chef Figment.
To savor the experience long after a visit, guests should consider adding a Memory Maker photo package to their vacation to download these and all of their other PhotoPass memories.
NEW! Waiter Mickey Mouse throughout World Showcase (Mexico, China, Italy, Japan, and France)
Returning! Giant Empanada
Returning! Leaning Tower of Cheeza
Returning! Swedish Chef Magic Shot
Returning! Chef Figment
Enjoy Endless Fun at EPCOT
In between the snacking and sipping, there’s lots more to do at EPCOT!
Savor the possibilities and go on a galactic journey with the Guardians, greet characters from Disney stories, shop for merchandise or souvenirs, and join in on a spirited sing-along with ¡Celebración Encanto! at CommuniCore Plaza.
Join us For EPCOT Food & Wine 2026
Hungry for more? With the fall festival season at Walt Disney World Resort just around the corner, there’s plenty to look forward to at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Dates are on the calendar, and we’ll have more details to reveal as we get closer, so keep checking back for the latest festival updates.
And as we are officially halfway to Halloween, we can certainly say that spooky season will bring a spellbinding selection of tricks and treats!