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Dates Released for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Winter 2026 at EPCOT Promises a Vibrant Blend of Visual, Culinary & Performing Arts


The beloved EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is back for winter 2026 with yet another dazzling lineup of artistic experiences. The fan favourite festival will return to EPCOT from January 16 through February 23, 2026. That's 39 days of festival fun for you to take in this winter!


The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts entrance display featuring Spaceship Earth in the background, rainbow arches, colorful signage, and the Figment mascot holding a paintbrush amid lush greenery.
Festival of the Arts at EPCOT

Hosted at the iconic EPCOT park inside the Walt Disney World Resort, this festival celebrates three core creative pillars: Visual Arts, Culinary Arts, and Performing Arts.



Visual & Interactive Arts:

Guests can explore gallery exhibits, watch chalk-art creations along park walkways, and participate in immersive photo-ops that transform you into part of the artwork.


Culinary Arts:

Food Studios filled with beautifully plated dishes return, offering vibrant bites that are as much visual art as they are tasty. The signature “Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine” food stroll is expected to be part of the 2026 experience.


Performing Arts:

The ever-popular “Disney on Broadway Concert Series” returns, with Broadway talent performing songs from beloved Disney musicals. While line-ups for 2026 haven’t been published yet, prior years set a strong precedent.


An artist paints a colorful abstract portrait live on stage at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, with vibrant splashes of paint and a large festival banner in the background under a bright sky.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Planning Tips:

  • Since the festival will fall between mid-January and late February, consider visiting on weekdays for lower crowds and wear layers for the winter weather.

  • While detailed 2026 menus and entertainment schedules aren’t available yet, you can begin planning around previous years’ formats. Anticipate new food items, fresh photo-ops, and creative interactive art.

  • Keep an eye on the official Disney site: currently listing “Check back this winter for more information.”


For anyone looking to combine some fun with artistic inspiration at Walt Disney World, the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is shaping up to be a must-visit. Prepare your camera, your appetite, and your creativity for this immersive celebration of art in all its forms.


If you could design one art-inspired food dish or live performance for this festival, what would it look like?


Source: Disney Parks Blog

Photos: WDWAO

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