EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 2026 Dates and Details You Need to Know. Foodies, this is the one you wait all year for. The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is officially returning in 2026, and it is bringing back everything fans love along with a few new surprises. From global marketplaces and exclusive dishes to live entertainment and limited time experiences, this festival always turns a regular park day into something a little more memorable.
Whether you go every year or you are thinking about checking it out for the first time, we have everything you need to know. From the dates to the details and what you can expect when you arrive, here is your first look at the 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.
2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates
Get ready to snack your way around the world at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, where global flavors, live entertainment, and plenty of fun all come together in one place. This event has been a favorite with guests since it first started in 1996, and every year brings a mix of new bites along with the returning favorites everyone looks forward to.
The 2026 festival will run from August 27 through November 21, giving you a great window to experience it all. It is that perfect time of year when summer starts to wind down and the early fall vibes begin to take over at Walt Disney World Resort.
2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Global Marketplaces
EPCOT is already known for its diverse array of food and drink selections, and the festival only adds to the number of delectable offerings you can discover around the park.
While our chefs are still cooking up the final menus and list of marketplaces for 2026, we have a scrumptious sneak peek for you today. Here are three items that will be 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 have a phased opening. Keep your eyes peeled for the Foodie Guide for the full menus and opening dates for each marketplace. We can’t wait to see what tantalizing treats are in store this year!
Embark on Emile’s Fromage Montage
Calling fans of all things cheesy: we are happy to confirm that Emile’s Fromage Montage is once again returning to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
This popular food stroll highlights cheese inspired dishes available at select Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, where you can collect stamps in your festival passport for each eligible dish you try and earn a festival treat when you complete the mission.
Join Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt
Remy is back and ready to explore EPCOT once again during the Food & Wine Festival. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt encourages guests of all ages to follow along with the culinary‑loving character as he hides throughout World Showcase.
This interactive hunt is ideal for families and offers a fun way to discover different pavilions while keeping an eye out for Remy and the ingredients he is collecting. Purchase a themed map and stickers to track your progress, and if you’re able to spot Remy in every location, a special keepsake awaits.
Tune In to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Live music takes center stage each year 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 popular performance series brings together flavorful fun and tasty tunes, with a dynamic lineup highlighting a curated mix of music for all to appreciate. Multiple shows are usually scheduled each day, so you can find a way to feel the beat no matter how jam-packed your park day itinerary is.
Concerts are included with EPCOT theme park admission, and seating is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. We’ll also be sharing information about concert series dining packages closer to the festival, which provide a great way to indulge in a meal before the show and have a guaranteed seat when the music begins.
The full lineup of artists will be announced at a later date, so keep an ear out!
Enjoy Endless Fun at EPCOT
In between the snacking and sipping (and snapping some photos of it all for social media, of course), there’s lots more to do at EPCOT!
Savor the possibilities and go on a galactic journey with the Guardians, greet characters from your favorite Disney stories, shop for merchandise or souvenirs to commemorate your day, and join in on a spirited sing-along with ¡Celebración Encanto! at CommuniCore Plaza.
Join us For EPCOT Food & Wine 2026
Hungry for more? With the fall festival season at Walt Disney World Resort just around the corner, there’s plenty to look forward to at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Dates are on the calendar, and we’ll have more details to reveal as we get closer.
***From the Disney Parks Blog
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