Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2026

The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival brings the joy of spring to life! It’s like stepping into a magical wonderland filled with stunning flowers and amazing topiaries, and it is undoubtedly the most gorgeous time of the year at Epcot. Not only can you admire the breathtaking gardens, but there’s also the Garden Rocks Concert Series to groove to and delicious outdoor food booths to satisfy your taste buds. And let’s not forget about the exclusive festival merchandise as well as the scavenger hunts. It’s an absolute dream come true for flower and nature lovers.

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In This Post

What You Need to Know About All Epcot Festivals

Festival Tips and Tricks

Basic Festival Overview

2026 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Menu

Garden Rocks Concert Series

Garden Rocks Dining Packages

Additional Flower and Garden Festival Details

What You Need to Know About All Epcot Festivals

All Epcot Festivals feature food and beverage booths throughout the park. You will find temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent booths throughout Epcot that feature exclusive menu items for each festival. Menus are released shortly before each festival and typically offer unique food and drink options that aren’t available at any other time of the year.

Typically, there is a feature show at America Gardens Theatre for each of the festivals, and each show typically has an associated dining package that guarantees admission. (But due to popularity, arriving early may still be your best bet at getting a good seat!)

Every festival offers unique entertainment, activities, and even merchandise throughout the park. Some activities are free, while others do require an additional fee. One activity to take note of is a paid scavenger hunt. Maps can be purchased (usually for less than $10), and guests then search the park for items. Your completed map can be exchanged for a small treat or item.

Festival Tips and Tricks

Epcot festivals are quite popular with the locals, which means that evenings and weekends will be busy. If you want to avoid the crowds, plan to visit Epcot during the week and make the most of your daytime hours. You may also want to avoid the first and last weekends of the event as these tend to be more crowded.

Also, keep in mind that some guests may engage in a bit more alcohol consumption, especially during the Food & Wine Festival, as many of the booths offer unique drinks and wine tastings. For some, this may not be a big deal, but for families traveling with younger children, it may be something you want to consider.

Basic Festival Overview

Dates for 2026: TBA (festival was held March 5 through June 2 in 2025)
Menu for 2025 (menu has yet to be announced for 2026)

This festival features beautifully designed interactive gardens as well as a variety of living sculptures shaped like your favorite Disney characters. You will also find plenty of unique food options, live entertainment, and family-friendly exhibits.

2026 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Menu

Disney has yet to announce the menu for 2026, but we will keep you posted as announcements are made!

Garden Rocks Concert Series

The Garden Rocks Concert Series is a highlight of the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot. The America Gardens Theater hosts daily concerts, which can be enjoyed for free with a valid theme park admission and park reservation. However, the lineup of acts varies depending on the day you visit Epcot.

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, local Orlando talent takes the stage, while internationally recognized artists perform on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. It’s typically not too hard to snag a seat to one of the concerts as long as you arrive about 30 minutes before the show. Or, if you prefer, you can avoid the line (and wait) altogether by booking one of the Garden Rocks Dining Packages.

The Garden Rocks Concert Series typically runs daily at 5:30, 6:45, & 8:00 PM at the American Garden Theatre. The lineup for 2026 has yet to be announced, but here’s a look at the lineup from 2025:

March 7-8 – Tommy DeCarlo, former lead singer of Boston
March 9-10 – Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
March 14-15 – Blue October
March 16-17 – Rick Springfield
March 21-22 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
March 23-24 – 38 Special
March 28-29 – Jason Scheff, longtime singer of Chicago
March 30-31 – TBD
April 4-5 – THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
April 6-7 – Sugar Ray
April 11-12 – Simple Plan
April 13-14 – Jo Dee Messina
April 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice
April 20-21 – A Flock of Seagulls
April 25-26 – Taylor Dayne
April 27-28 – 98 Degrees
May 2-5 – Plain White T’s
May 9-10 – Jon Secada
May 11-12 – Maverick City Music (NEW)
May 16-17 – The Spinners
May 18-19 – The Pointer Sisters
May 23-24 – The Outlaws (NEW)
May 25-26 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
May 30-31 – The Cat Empire (NEW)
June 1-2 – We The Kingdom (NEW)

Garden Rocks Dining Packages

If you want a guaranteed seat without having to arrive too early, you can purchase a Dining Package. Dining Packages give you priority seating at one of the concerts, although for most concerts, they are not necessary. The seats for these packages are located in the very first few rows of the theater. And unless you want the very front-row center, there isn’t any need to line up early. *It is worth noting that these packages are typically available Fridays through Mondays only.

A meal at participating restaurants includes the following: an entrée and dessert OR one full buffet/family-style meal (where applicable), as well as a non-alcoholic beverage. The exception to this is Spice Road Table, which includes 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter, and a nonalcoholic beverage.

We do not have confirmed locations or pricing yet for 2026, but here’s a look at what previous years had to offer:

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway Pavilion) – Adult: $66 (B) $78 (L/D) | Child: $42 (B) $50 (L/D)
Biergarten Restaurant (Germany Pavilion) – Adult: $60 | Child: $34
Coral Reef Restaurant (The Living Seas) – Adult: $73 | Child: $29
Garden Grill Restaurant (The Land Pavilion) – Adult: $58 (B) $73 (L/D) | Child: $37 (B) $47 (L/D)
Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada Pavilion) – Adult: $99 | Child: $39
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (American Adventure Pavilion) – Adults: $36 (same-day packages only)
Rose & Crown Dining Room (United Kingdom Pavilion) – Adult: $61 | Child: $26
Spice Road Table (Morocco Pavilion) – Adult: $50 | Child: $21

*Prices listed above do not include tax or gratuity. Child prices are for those ages 3-9. B = Breakfast, L/D = Lunch and Dinner

**Regal Eagle Smokehouse does offer same-day dining packages, but they are subject to availability. It’s also important to note that Dining Packages are only offered Friday through Monday. Guests who participate will be able to enter America Gardens Theatre via a separate queue and will be seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating is guaranteed for those who purchased a dining package.

Additional Flower and Garden Festival Details

Being that we’re still pretty far out from the 2026 festival, festivities have yet to be announced. But here’s a look at what has been offered in previous years:

Topiary Displays

Discover beautifully crafted topiary sculptures of beloved Disney characters located throughout the park.

Exhibits & Gardens

Every year, Disney installs several large, beautiful gardens and exhibits. We will keep you posted as Disney announces all that 2026 will have to offer.

Garden Graze

The Garden Graze is an enjoyable activity to enhance your experience at the Festival Kitchens. In your festival Passport, you can collect stamps by purchasing certain items. Once you have accumulated 5 stamps, head to Pineapple Promenade to receive a special Festival-exclusive treat. Remember to complete this before the festival ends.

Merchandise

The 2026 Flower and Garden Festival will likely feature uniquely designed, exclusive merchandise available for purchase throughout the park.

Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts at the World Showcase are a blast for families and have become quite popular in recent years. Not only do they keep the kids entertained, but they also take you to cool hidden spots. Plus, when you finish the hunt, you get a special festival-themed prize. Don’t worry if you don’t finish the whole hunt; you can still grab your prize. Just make sure to pick it up before the festival ends.

Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt

This Easter-themed scavenger hunt will be available while supplies last. Guests will be able to hunt for Disney characters on oversized eggs throughout World Showcase, and then trade their completed maps for a special prize.