Don’t Miss EPCOT Festival of the Arts in 2026
The EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a FREE festival (with an admission ticket to the park) that runs annually at EPCOT to celebrate different types of art from around the globe.
This year, the festival runs from January 16 to February 23, 2026. and is going to offer some new experiences!
Everything You Can Experience at EPCOT Festival of the Arts
During this festival, guests will be able to experience new artwork, live art demonstrations, Broadway music, and artistic culinary creations!
Visual Art
During the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, guests can explore Festival Markets not only to see unique pieces of art but also to have the chance to meet the artists in person.
Look for charming chalk drawings of Disney characters like Abu and Jiminy Cricket around World Showcase.
The Animation Academy at America Gardens Theatre features a Disney artist who gives guests a step-by-step lesson on drawing Disney characters.
Animation Academy takes place in America Gardens Theatre at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM daily.
Music & Entertainment
This year, you will be able to experience DISNEY ON BROADWAY performances.
This free concert series features show-stopping numbers from legendary Disney musicals.
These are the performers and dates:
- January 16th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, and 27th: Isabelle McCalla (NEW) (Aladdin) and Adam Jacobs (Aladdin)
- January 17th, 20th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 28th, and 29th: Sierra Boggess (NEW) (The Little Mermaid) and Michael James Scott (Aladdin)
- January 30th, February 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 10th: Anastacia McCleskey (NEW) (Tarzan) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan)
- January 31st, February 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 11th, and 12th: Mandy Gonzalez (Aida) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King)
- February 13th, 15th, 16th, and 19th: Ainsley Melham (NEW) (Aladdin) and Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins)
- February 14th, 17th, 18th, 20th, and 21st: Susan Egan (NEW) (Beauty and The Beast) and James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin”) (NEW)
- February 22nd and 23rd: Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins), Ainsley Melham (Aladdin), Susan Egan (Beauty and The Beast), and James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin)
Artistic Food
One of the best parts about the EPCOT Festival of Arts is the food!
This festival incorporates art into its food offerings. You can expect to find culinary delights that not only taste great but also look fantastic.
The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine
Set out on a tasty trek around EPCOT featuring 7 vibrant dishes—and a technicolor treat to enjoy at the end of your journey.
Guests can grab a Festival Passport and choose 5 out of 7 of the special menu items to receive a special treat!
They will just need to collect the 5 corresponding stamps in the Passport and submit it at the Deco Delights Food Studio to receive a complimentary Artist Palette Cookie.
One of the newest things to purchase is the Festival of the Arts popcorn bucket. This popcorn bucket comes with popcorn and can be refilled for under $3 at any of the Disney parks!
Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game
Guests can go around the festival searching for larger-than- life trading cards scattered throughout EPCOT.
To participate in both the Collection Quest and Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt:
- Pick up your complimentary Festival Questbook on the bridge to World Showcase, available throughout the day starting at 9:00 AM—while supplies last.
- Follow the instructions in your Festival Questbook for both activities.
- Upon completion, pick up your Magical Places promo cards from the Illumineer’s Lounge in the Morocco Pavilion, or from Figment’s Inspiration Station at The Odyssey.
Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt
Kids will love learning about art on this scavenger hunt for Figment around World Showcase.
He is hiding inside art that’s inspired by famous works.
All you need to do is look for the Figment-themed picture frames.
Guests can purchase your map and stickers for $11.99 at Disney Traders, Creations Shop & World Traveler, and once complete, can be returned for a free souvenir.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Souvenirs
Figment is center stage when it comes to Festival of the Arts souvenirs!
The purple dragon appears on everything from Minnie Ears to this year’s Festival of the Arts collector’s limited edition trading pin!
There is also a NEW Figment backpack that you can purchase to hold all your park essentials!
Looking for more Figment-themed items? Check out the Figment items they have online at ShopDisney.
Disney World has many different events throughout the year. If you aren’t visiting during the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, consider a trip during one of the other special celebrations:
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
- EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
If you are planning a trip to Disney World in January or February, don’t miss out on this limited time event at EPCOT!
