Disney World announces Epcot concert series “Eat to the Beat”

Summer songs. One-hit wonders. Classic jams.

Epcot has released this year’s schedule for the Eat to the Beat concert series, which coincides with the park International Food and Wine Festival.

The concerts, which are included in the regular theme park admission price, will take place three times a day on select nights from August 30 to November 18 in the America Gardens Theater. Disney also sells concert packages which offer a guaranteed seat.

Artists like Hanson, Boyz II Men, Sugar Ray and Tiffany are long-time regulars of the food festival’s concert series. They are all back again this year. You will no doubt hear “MMMBop”, “Motownphilly”, “Fly” or “I think We’re Alone Now” when the fan favorites perform.

New to the program this year are Aloe Blacc of “Wake Me Up” and former teen star of American Idol David ArchuletaYellowcard, the band behind the hit “Ocean Avenue”, the British boy band The Wanted and the country band Parmalee are also taking part in the festival for the first time this year.

The bill features Smash Mouth, a band known for “All Star” and still touring after its former lead singer and founder. Steve Harwell died in 2023. The Wanted’s Tom Parker also died of brain cancer in 2020.

Disney posted The full schedule and list of artists can be found here.

Disney teased that more “Eat to the Beat” acts will be announced later and noted that the lineup is subject to change.

DisneyWorld, Universal Orlando And Water world Everyone uses food and music to attract crowds to the parks.

The Food and Wine Festival has become a popular annual event for Disney fans who want to sample small bites and specialty drinks while strolling through the World Showcase.

In addition to the International Food and Wine Festival, Epcot hosts the Festival of the Holidays, the Festival of the Arts, and the Springtime Flower and Garden Festival.

In recent years, Disney has opened a Moana-themed water feature at Epcot, a Guardians of the Galaxy-themed roller coaster, and a family-friendly ghost train based on the movie Ratatouille.

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