EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival: 2026 Delicious Dates and Details

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival offers endless opportunities to savor bites and beverages from all over the globe, ensuring guests never have to settle for just one. Today, we’re excited to share a wealth of details to help you prepare for the 2026 festival.

Before opening day, we’re unveiling the festival dates and offering a sneak peek at the returning activities and experiences that make this event a must-do (and eat) each year. Let’s dive in!

2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates

Prepare to sip and stroll through the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where enticing global marketplaces meet live performances, activities, and more. This celebration of international cuisines has been a fan-favorite since 1996, with each year bringing fresh surprises and beloved classics.

The festival will take place from August 27 to November 21, 2026. This period is ideal as summer fades and fall festivities begin at Walt Disney World.

2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Global Marketplaces

EPCOT is renowned for its diverse food and drink offerings, and the festival enhances the array of delicious options available throughout the park.

While our chefs are finalizing the menus and list of marketplaces for 2026, we have a tasty preview. Here are three items 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 open in phases. Guests should stay alert for full menus and opening dates for each marketplace.

Embark on Emile’s Fromage Montage

Cheese lovers rejoice: Emile’s Fromage Montage is making a comeback at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

This popular food stroll features 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 receive a festival treat upon completing the mission.

Join Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Remy returns to explore EPCOT during the Food & Wine Festival. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt invites guests of all ages to follow the culinary-loving character as he hides throughout World Showcase.

This interactive hunt is perfect for families and offers a fun way to explore different pavilions while searching for Remy and the ingredients he gathers. Guests can purchase a themed map and stickers to track their progress, and if they spot Remy in every location, a special keepsake awaits.

Tune In to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Live music takes center stage annually 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 beloved performance series combines flavorful fun with captivating tunes, featuring a dynamic lineup showcasing a curated mix of music for all to enjoy. Multiple shows are typically scheduled daily, allowing guests to feel the beat no matter how packed their 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 offer a great way to enjoy a meal before the show and secure a guaranteed seat when the music starts, available for purchase from July 16.

The full lineup of artists was recently announced, promising a delightful auditory experience this year!

CommuniCore Hall

Guests have been enjoying laughter, movement, and music all Cool KIDS’ SUMMER at GoofyCore, and the next chapter is about to get extra tasty.

Starting September 18, guests can prepare to say, “Cheers to Cheese!” with a brand-new interactive exhibit coming to CommuniCore Hall. They will celebrate one of the world’s most beloved foods, uncovering fun facts and the fascinating history of cheese around every corner… or wedge?

Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots

Say “cheese!” Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout the park will be offering new and returning limited-time photo opportunities, including special Magic Shots.

Embark on a global tasting tour with Mickey Mouse, explore quirky (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 relive the experience long after the 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

Between snacking and sipping, there’s plenty more to do at EPCOT!

Explore the possibilities and embark on a galactic journey with the Guardians, meet characters from Disney stories, shop for merchandise or souvenirs, and join in a spirited sing-along with ¡Celebración Encanto! at CommuniCore Plaza.