Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2026: March 4 - June 1

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: March 4 – June 1
Menu 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

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is bursting with fresh, spring-inspired flavors that feel just right for the season. Florida Fresh brings sunshine to the plate with conch fritters, a new blackened fish slider, and a classic Florida strawberry shortcake, while Farmers Feast rotates through dishes like grilled asparagus, scallops with pea risotto, heirloom tomatoes with mozzarella, and peach cobbler. Over at the new Nectar booth, lighter options like a tuna poke bowl and coconut panna cotta keep things bright and refreshing.

Around World Showcase, the menu is just as colorful. You’ll find citrusy shrimp and lemony beignets at The Citrus Blossom, honey-inspired bites like chicken and waffles at The Honey Bee-stro, and tropical treats like DOLE Whip, pineapple floats, and a spicy hot dog at Pineapple Promenade. France serves up duck confit and caramel-filled beignets, Japan offers frushi and curry bread, and Canada features scallops and beef tenderloin tips. From seafood boils and shrimp po’ boys in America to fresh pasta in Italy and savory bites in Germany and Mexico, this festival is all about celebrating the flavors of spring—plus plenty of floral cocktails, fruity slushies, and creative lemonades to sip along the way.

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.

Depending on the performer, 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. Here’s a look at the lineup for 2026:

March 5-7 — The Music of ABBA (NEW)
March 8-9 — Simple Plan
March 13-14 — Blue October
March 15-16 — Billy Ocean
March 20-23 — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II
March 27-28 — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
March 29-30 — 38 Special
April 3-4 — Chubby Checker
April 5-6 — Sugar Ray
April 10-11 — Information Society (NEW)
April 12-13 — Rick Springfield
April 17-18 — Berlin
April 19-20 — The Commodores
April 24-25 — FireHouse (NEW)
April 26-27 — Air Supply
May 1-2 — A Flock of Seagulls
May 3-4 — Plain White T’s
May 8-9 — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW)
May 10-11 — 98 Degrees
May 15-16 — The Spinners
May 17-18 — Josiah Queen (NEW)
May 22-23 — Iam Tongi (NEW)
May 24-25 — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
May 29-30 — Queensrÿche
May 31-June 1 — Maverick City Music

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.

Biergarten Restaurant (Germany Pavilion) – Adult: $66 | Child: $35
Chefs de France (France Pavilion) – Adult: $81 | Child: $33
Coral Reef Restaurant (The Living Seas) – Adult: $73 | Child: $29
Garden Grill Restaurant (The Land Pavilion) – Adult: $66 (B) $79 (L/D) | Child: $40 (B) $49 (L/D)
La Crêperie de Paris (France Pavilion) – Adult: $56 | Child: $30
La Hacienda de San Angel – (Mexico Pavilion) – Adult: $82 | Child: $37
Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada Pavilion) – Adult: $99 | Child: $39
Nine Dragons Restaurant (China Pavilion) – Adult: $60 | Child: $23
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (American Adventure Pavilion) – Adult: $36 | Child: $21 (same-day packages only)
Rose & Crown Dining Room (United Kingdom Pavilion) – Adult: $61 | Child: $26
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya (Japan Pavilion) – Adult: $89 | Child: $45
Spice Road Table (Morocco Pavilion) – Adult: $56 | Child: $21
Teppan Edo (Japan Pavilion) – Adult: $89 | Child: $45
Tutto Italia Ristorante (Italy Pavilion) – Adult: $77 | Child: $30
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria (Italy Pavilion) – Adult: $67 | Child: $29

*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

Topiary Displays

More than 60 character-inspired topiaries will be blooming throughout EPCOT, with favorites like Buzz, Woody, Bo Peep, Lotso, and the Pixar Ball welcoming you in World Celebration. As you explore, you’ll spot even more familiar faces—like Stitch, Mike and Sulley, and Lightning McQueen with Mater—popping up around the park. Plus, with over 31 gardens and floral displays, there’s plenty of gorgeous scenery to slow down and enjoy.

Exhibits & Gardens

This year at EPCOT, guests can step into a variety of immersive garden experiences that blend beauty, fun, and a little discovery. From walking among butterflies at Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth to letting kids explore Camp Get Out ’N’ Play Garden, there’s something for every age. You can follow fresh scents at Blossoms of Fragrance, learn the art of tea blending in the English Tea Garden Tour presented by Twinings, or discover the importance of pollinators at The Honey Bee-stro Garden hosted by the National Honey Board.

New this year, Pluto’s Pet-Friendly Garden, the Wildlife Crossing Garden, and the Trendy Tropicals Garden add even more charm—giving you plenty of reasons to slow down and explore.

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 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.