Many guests do not realize that EPCOT has free concerts throughout the year! The concerts are included with your park admission for the day! These performing artists include various DJs, Broadway stars, and some of your favorite well-known vocalists. Almost all of these concerts take place in the center of the American Adventure Pavilion of World Showcase. The covered outdoor theater, America Gardens Theatre, features plenty of seating with a big, spacious stage for EPCOT concerts.
Concerts occur during the ever-popular EPCOT festivals.
- International Festival of the Arts (Occurs January 12 to February 19, 2024) features the ‘Disney on Broadway' concert series.
- International Flower and Garden Festival (Occurs February 28 to May 27, 2024) holds the ‘Garden Rocks!' concert series.
- International Food and Wine Festival (Occurs August 29-November 23, 2024) has the ‘Eat to the Beat' concert series.
- International Festival of the Holidays (Occurs November 29- December 30, 2024) features the ‘Candlelight Processional' storytime show.
For Eat to the Beat, Garden Rocks, and Disney on Broadway, there are three shows. You can find them at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm. For the Candlelight Processional, there are also three showings, however, the times are slightly different. Shows occur at 5:15pm, 7:00pm, and 8:45pm.
EPCOT also features three DJs every New Year's Eve. They will put on concerts in the pavilions with different music to really get the party going! They start performing at sunset, and they go for most of the night!
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EPCOT Concert Lineup for ‘Disney on Broadway' 2024
What better way to celebrate the arts than with the performing arts? EPCOT's Festival of the Arts is such a fun time, and the Broadway concert series brings stellar stars to the stage. Here is the 2024 schedule below!
2024 Acts & Dates:
- January 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22 and 23 – Caissie Levy (Frozen) and Patti Murin (Frozen)
- January 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24 and 25 –Gavin Lee (Beauty and the Beast) and Heidi Blickenstaff (The Little Mermaid)
- January 26, 28 and 29 – Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and L. Steven Taylor (The Lion King)
- January 27, 30 and 31 – Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King)
- February 1, 3, 5 and 6 – Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and L. Steven Taylor (The Lion King)
- February 2, 4, 7 and 8 – Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King)
- February 9, 11, 12, 15, 18 and 19 – Mandy Gonzalez (Aida) and Michael James Scott (Aladdin)
- February 10, 13, 14, 16, 17 and 19 – Bradley Gibson (The Lion King) and Shoba Narayan (Aladdin)
As you can see, a lot of great performers are brought to the stage during this set of concerts. You may know some from seeing them on Broadway or seeing them at EPCOT in past years! If there is a performer you are eager to see, be sure to plan your EPCOT day accordingly by checking which days your artist will be attending the event. There are so many great perks and enjoyments at this festival, and the Broadway performers make it even better.
EPCOT Concert Lineup for ‘Garden Rocks' 2024
This festival holds shows that have similar artists to the Food and Wine concert sets. Garden Rocks concerts are so much fun, as they add so much to the already awesome vibe of the festival itself. From Friday to Monday, you'll catch performances from artists you're sure to recognize. These could be performers from the 80's, 90's, or 00's. They'll include various bands and solo artists that'll have you on your feet and jamming out!
2024 Acts & Dates:
- The Vybe- February 28 and 29
- Jason Scheff- March 1 and 2
- Richard Marx- March 3 and 4
- Evolution Motown- March 5, 6 and 7
- Berlin- March 8 and 9
- Rick Springfield- March 10 and 11
- Dian Diaz- March 12, 13 and 14
- Modern English – March 15 and 16
- Commodores- March 17 and 18
- Foreigners Journey- March 19, 20 and 21
- The Orchestra- March 22, 23, 24 and 25
- The Female Collective- March 26, 27 and 28
- Mike DelGuidice- March 29 and 30
- The Pointer Sisters- March 31, April 1
- Funkafied- April 2, 3 and 4
- Blue October- April 5 and 6
- Crowder – April 7 and 8
- The Hooligans- April 9, 10 and 11
- Jo Dee Messina- April 12 and 13
- A Flock of Seagulls- April 14 and 15
- M-80’s- April 16, 17 and 18
- Plain White T’s- April 19, 20, 21 and 22
- The Champagne Orchestra- April 23, 24 and 25
- Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas- April 26 and 27
- Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone- April 28 and 29
- Southbound- April 30, May 1 and 2
- Monsieur Periné- May 3
- Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Magic Juan- May 4
- Raul Acosta & Oro Solido with Luisito Ayala and The Puerto Rican Power Band- May 5
- Fonseca- May 6
- Gilly & The Girl Band- May 7, 8 and 9
- Simple Plan- May 10, 11, 12 and 13
- Element- May 14, 15 and 16
- The Spinners- May 17 and 18
- TBA- May 19 and 20
- Epic Live!- May 21, 22 and 23
- Lit – May 24 and 25
- Casting Crowns- May 26 and 27
Local acts will also perform Tuesdays-Thursdays during this festival.
A Fun, Fresh, and Funky Time Indeed!
Honestly, I am biased toward the Festival of the Arts, but with the concerts that Flower and Garden holds, I could just change my mind. There is nothing better than finding a booth with an interesting fresh item, grabbing a floral drink, and sitting on the benches in the American Adventure pavilion while well-known artists play their music. If you've experienced this before, you know exactly what I mean. If you haven't experienced this before, then you must go!
Plan your EPCOT day (or days) accordingly with which artist(s) you are looking to see. Being that most artists perform for at least two nights in a row, you're bound to be able to find a day that you can attend!
EPCOT Concert Lineup for ‘Eat to the Beat' 2024
During the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, you can enjoy the Eat to the Beat Concert series. This year's 2024 lineup features a variety of acts from Yellowcard, The Wanted, and David Archuletta, to Hanson, Tiffany, and Boyz II Men.
2024 Acts & Dates:
- August 30-31 – The Fray
- September 1-2 – Sugar Ray
- September 6-7 – Hoobastank
- September 8-9 – Yellowcard (NEW)
- September 13-14 – Tiffany
- September 15-16 – MercyMe
- September 20-21 – Sheila E.
- September 22-23 – The Wanted (NEW)
- September 27 – Luis Figueroa
- September 28-29 – Mau Y Ricky (NEW)
- September 30 – Jesse & Joy (NEW)
- October 4-5 – Aloe Blacc (NEW)
- October 6-7 – Joey Fatone & Friends
- October 11-12 – We The Kings
- October 13-14 – Switchfoot
- October 18-19 – David Archuleta (NEW)
- October 20-21 – Billy Ocean
- October 25-28 – Hanson
- November 1-2 – Haley Reinhart featuring Emily Estefan, Casey Abrams and Janel Parrish (NEW)
- November 3-4 – Boyz II Men
- November 8-9 – Magic! (NEW)
- November 10-11 – Parmalee (NEW)
- November 15-16 – Smash Mouth
- November 17-18 – 98 Degrees
Local acts will also perform Tuesdays-Thursdays during this festival.
Wine, Dine, and Feel Sublime!
Not only does Food and Wine bring insanely popular artists to the stage, but they also get local bands and vocalists to come out! This is awesome not only because it gives those musicians a great opportunity, but you might get to enjoy a new artist you would have never seen before! I know Florida doesn't feel Fall per se, but there's nothing like trying exquisite culinary dishes on a breezy October night with some great music playing behind you.
As I've said above, be sure to pick the artist(s) that you want to see and plan your days to EPCOT accordingly. Popular artists can cause the park to fill quickly, and since reservations are still required right now, you want to make sure you have your park passes set and in order.
EPCOT's Candlelight Processional 2024
This year's Candlelight Processional schedule and guests have not been announced yet. The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays takes place from November 29 through December 30, 2024. You can keep checking the schedule on Disney's official website for any updates or announcements. Also, if you need any background or help with the Candlelight Processional and what it is, you can check out our guide!
The choir and orchestra sing and play behind the narrator. The members of those groups usually stay the same every year, so there is no announcements for them. As for those narrators, we've seen some great guests in past seasons. This includes Simu Liu, Angela Bassett, Neil Patrick Harris, and more!
While it isn't a ‘concert' per se, it's still a beautiful show filled with familiar songs, great music, a strong choir, and talented instrumentals. The show also takes place in the America Gardens Theatre, just like the rest of the concerts.
New Year's Eve in EPCOT
Every New Year's Eve, EPCOT throws THE BIGGEST party. They have food places open and running, drinks pouring, and fireworks for the occasion! If you plan on being here, you're sure to ring in the new year with a bang.
One really cool thing that EPCOT does is the concerts featuring awesome DJs! The concerts are included with your park admission for the day. They have three DJs in the Japan, China, and Italy pavilions. They play remixes of well-known pop songs, electronic beats, and techno dance music. All of the DJs start playing their acts around sunset, and they continue through most of the night.
While there's no official lineup like there is for the other concerts, none of the artists attending will fail to amaze you! EPCOT is always packed on NYE, so be sure to plan accordingly.
Tips and Tricks for EPCOT Concerts
Because EPCOT concerts are included with your park admission, they're not terribly hard to navigate at all. However, who doesn't want a few tips to make the day as smooth as possible?
Early Arrival
Seating in the theater is limited. While you might be in EPCOT for the day, it doesn't guarantee you a spot at any of the concerts. Depending on the popularity of the musician, you want to start lining up 45-65 minutes before the concert begins if you really want to get a good spot. Of course, there are so many benches and tables around The American Adventure pavilion where you still can hear and see the concert going on! But if you want to be up close and personal with the artist, be there early.
Booking a Dining Package
Almost all of the concerts participate in dining packages. These are reservations that you make in advance for various restaurants in EPCOT. You get to dine for either lunch or dinner, then come back to The American Adventure pavilion in a special queue line to be guaranteed a seat in the theater! You don't get to pick where, and there are no VIP sections, but you will 100% have a spot inside the theater rather than standing around on the outside. You can make these package reservations on the official Disney website, or by calling the reservation helpline.
Three Concerts; Three Chances
Do not stress or rush around to fit the concerts into your schedule. There are three shows a night! For Flower and Garden, Festival of the Arts, and Food and Wine, concerts occur at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm. For the Candlelight Processional, there are shows at 5:15pm, 7:00pm, and 8:45pm. On New Year's Eve, DJs start performing at sunset and go until the end of the night. You can feel less stressed knowing that if you miss one show, you've got two more chances.
FAQs
Concerts at EPCOT are free with a standard park admission! You cannot go to EPCOT for a concert without a park pass, but if you are visiting that park for the day, then you have access to any of the shows or performances going on.
Concerts at EPCOT happen several times a night on various nights throughout the festivals that are happening. For Flower and Garden, Food and Wine, and Festival of the Arts, you can find three showings. These are at 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm. For the Candlelight Processional, you can watch at 5:15pm, 7:00pm, or 8:45pm.
You can find small bands playing around the World Showcase pavilions at EPCOT. There are musicians in Mexico, Germany, Morocco, and United Kingdom. For full concerts, you can find performers in the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.
Dates for the International Food and Wine Festival 2024 at EPCOT are from August 29-November 23, 2024.
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