EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Returns with Global Cuisine and Live Music in 2026

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns to Walt Disney World Resort in 2026, offering a culinary journey around the world. The festival will take place from August 27 to November 21, providing two and a half months of delicious global marketplaces, live performances, and activities for guests of all ages.

This year's festival promises to be just as exciting as previous years, with returning activities like Emile's Fromage Montage, Remy's Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt, and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. New additions include an interactive exhibit celebrating cheese in CommuniCore Hall and a Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots opportunity featuring Waiter Mickey Mouse throughout World Showcase.

The festival will feature a diverse array of global marketplaces, offering guests the chance to sample dishes from around the world. While the final menus and list of marketplaces are still being finalized, some returning items include Street Corn-style Dumplings, Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetables and Coconut-Chilie Sauce, and Kirschwasser Torte with Cherry-Brandy Buttercream.