Disney has officially announced the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and fans of food, creativity, and Broadway are already marking their calendars. The festival will run for 39 days from January 16 through February 23, 2026, celebrating culinary, visual, and performing arts across EPCOT.
Festival of the Arts is one of our favorite EPCOT festivals because of the combination of food and art, but also the lower crowds and amazing weather at Disney World in January and February.
A Celebration of Creativity Returns
First debuting in 2017, the Festival of the Arts has quickly become one of EPCOT’s most beloved seasonal events. It’s a colorful blend of art, entertainment, and food—filled with creative photo ops, hands-on experiences, and artwork by Disney and visiting artists displayed throughout the park.
Guests can once again look forward to interactive murals, the popular Animation Academy, Artful Photo Ops, exclusive merchandise, and Figment’s Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt.
Disney on Broadway Concert Series
The fan-favorite Disney on Broadway Concert Series will also return to the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion. Every two weeks, new Broadway performers take the stage to sing songs from Disney’s most iconic shows.
Concerts are included with EPCOT admission and performed multiple times daily. Seating is first-come, first-served, but Disney on Broadway Dining Packages will return later this year, offering guaranteed seating paired with a meal at select EPCOT restaurants. The full lineup of performers will be revealed soon.
Over 20 Food Studios Across the Park
Food at the Festival of the Arts is a true centerpiece. More than 20 Food Studios will be featured throughout EPCOT, blending flavor and visual artistry in dishes almost too beautiful to eat.
Disney will release the official Disney Eats Foodie Guide closer to opening day, revealing the full menu lineup and all-new creations for 2026.
Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt
No Festival of the Arts is complete without Figment. The imaginative dragon returns to World Showcase with his annual Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt. Guests can purchase a map and sticker set from Creations Shop, Disney Traders, or World Traveler, then hunt for Figment hidden inside famous works of art across each pavilion. Complete the hunt to earn a fun prize.
New for 2026: Disney Lorcana Trading Card Experience
New this year, Disney Lorcana—the collectible trading card game from Ravensburger—will make its festival debut. Disney promises interactive activities for families and collectors that celebrate the artwork featured on each card, marking the first time Lorcana has been officially integrated into a Walt Disney World festival.
Plan Your Visit
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will run January 16 through February 23, 2026, and is included with regular EPCOT admission.
Stay tuned to Adventures of a Disney Dad for the full Foodie Guide, Disney on Broadway lineup, and our best tips for making the most of your festival visit.
