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Guide to 2025 Disney World Food and Wine Festival Concert Lineup

Posted on August 20, 2025

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Walt Disney World® Resort has prepared lots of surprises for its visitors this year. Among those surprises are the iconic festivals that celebrate food, culture, and the Yuletide season. If you've been an avid Disney fan for years, you might be fully aware of EPCOT©'s Food and Wine Festival. For first-time visitors of Disney World, we created a guide to EPCOT© International Food and Wine Festival to help you maximize your Disney World adventure. 2025 EPCOT© International Food and Wine Festival dates and highlights are there, so check it out.

Apart from unique food items inspired by various continents and cultures, Disney Food and Wine Festival is also a musical celebration. You read that right. Besides food booths and wine tasting experiences at the World Showcase, Walt Disney World®'s most beloved festival will also host a series of musical performances by your favorite artists. Let's stir your excitement even more with this guide to the Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup for this year's wine-tastic festival. Read more.

What is EPCOT© Food and Wine Festival?

EPCOT© International Food and Wine Festival is an annual event held at EPCOT© theme park in Disney World Resort. It's one of the many iconic EPCOT© festivals, highlighting diverse menu items from different parts of the world, from delicious marketplace food and beverages to exquisite sparkling wines.

The festival begins on August 28 and will run through November 22. Note that access to the festival entertainment is included in your admission to EPCOT©. Meaning, there is no separate ticket required.

Additionally, this food festival features sustainable food practices by top EPCOT© restaurants and culinary masters at the Disney World Resort. You don't need to travel a long way around the world, because a Disney World trip lets you experience a world-class culinary experience and more.

EPCOT© Food & Wine Festival Fact:

This year, this awesome event is going to have more food booths and global shops than ever at EPCOT© (record-breaking, to be exact). Seriously, you won’t want to miss it!

Disney World Food and Wine Festival 2025 concert dates.

The Eat to the Beat concert series is among the most anticipated parts of the festival, so make sure not to miss the shows! Catch your favorite bands and solo artists as they perform their hit songs at the America Gardens Theatre from August 28 to November 17, 2025.

Disney dining plans will also be available, so you can enjoy a fantastic musical and culinary experience in one! Stay tuned for more details.

EPCOT© International Food and Wine Festival concert lineup.

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  • Aug. 29–30 – Joey Fatone & Friends

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  • Aug. 31–Sept. 1 – MercyMe

  • Sept. 5–6 – KT Tunstall (NEW)

  • Sept. 7–8 – TobyMac

  • Sept. 12–14 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas

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  • Sept. 15 – Bacilos

  • Sept. 19–20 – Sheila E.

  • Sept. 21–22 – Ben Rector (NEW)

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  • Sept. 26–27 – Tiffany

  • Sept. 28–29 – Jesse & Joy

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  • Oct. 3–4 – Baha Men

  • Oct. 5–6 – TBD

  • Oct. 10–11 – The Wanted 2.0 (NEW)

  • Oct. 12–13 – The Fray

  • Oct. 17–20 – Hanson

  • Oct. 24–25 – Hoobastank

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  • Oct. 26–27 – Smash Mouth

  • Oct. 31–Nov. 1 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

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  • Nov. 2–3 – Boyz II Men

  • Nov. 7–8 – David Archuleta

  • Nov. 9–10 – Jordin Sparks (NEW)

  • Nov. 14–15 – Bowling For Soup (NEW)

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  • Nov. 16–17 – The Beach Boys (NEW)

More exciting things to enjoy at the 2025 EPCOT© Food and Wine Festival.

Get your Disney World tickets now for more exciting events at the 2025 EPCOT© Food and Wine Festival. Below are some additional fun activities and experiences you can enjoy:

  • Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit

  • Emile’s Fromage Montage

  • Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak

  • Exclusive festival merchandise

You can also bring home special and exclusive items by collecting stamps from festival food booths. Make sure to bring your festival passport around World Showcase and have it stamped after every purchase from food and wine festival booths. There are plenty of unmissable activities at EPCOT© this year, so get your discount park tickets now to make the most of your WDW escapade.

Experience 2025 festivals the unique way at Disney World.

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The Disney World kitchen masters are still finalizing the full menu for this amazing celebration of food, music, and culture. With the Food and Wine Festival running from August to November, you definitely have ample time to get your theme park tickets pack your stuff, and embark on this one-of-a-kind journey.

This year's lineup is so much better than the 2024 festival. From food and drinks down to live performances. Together with your family and friends, don't miss this exceptional festival made even more fun with Disney magic. See you at EPCOT© this August, FunExplorers!

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