From now until November 23rd, 2024, endless international flavors are up for grabs this year at the 28th annual Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT park. But in addition to the incredible food that is offered throughout the park, EPCOT will also be hosting the Eat to the Beat Concert Series throughout almost every night of the event.
A free concert series available to anyone in the park during any day of the event, Eat to the Beat seeks to bring guests together with the powerful thrill of live music, expanding their offerings well beyond the realm of food and wine. The wide array of artists offered at this year’s event covers a variety of genres and styles, offering something for everyone as we all gear up to eat our way around the world.
And really, what better way to cap off a long day of eating the most delicious cuisine across 11 international pavilions than with live music from some of the most boppin’ bands on tour?
While the menu the Disney has released for us may be subject to change without notice – as we must remember, live entertainment often is – the lineup for this year is robust and quite frankly packed to bursting with featured artists on almost every night of the event.
(Pictured: Sugar Ray)
August:
The Finesse Part Band – August 29th
The Fray – August 30th and 31st
September:
Sugar Ray – September 1st and 2nd
The Finesse Party Band – September 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Hoobastank – September 6th and 7th
Yellowcard – September 8th and 9th
The Hooligans – September 10th, 11th, and 12th
Tiffany – September 13th and 14th
MercyMe – September 15th and 16th
Shiela E – September 20th and 21st
The Wanted – September 22nd and 23rd
Dian Diaz – September 24th, 25th, and 26th
Luis Figueroa – September 27th
Mau y Ricky – September 28th and 29th
Jesse & Joy – September 30th
(Pictured: Switchfoot)
October:
Latin Ambition – October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Aloe Blacc – October 4th and 5th
Joey Fatone & Friends – October 6th and 7th
Funkafied – October 8th, 9th, and 10th
We the Kings – October 11th and 12th
Switchfoot – October 13th and 14th
Gilly & The Girl Band – October 15th, 16th, and 17th
David Archuleta – October 18th and 19th
Billy Ocean – October 20th and 21st
Hayfire – October 23rd and 24th
Hanson – October 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th
Evolution Motown – October 29th, 30th, and 31st
(Pictured: Magic!)
November:
Hailey Reinhard featuring Casey Abrams and Janel Parrish – November 1st and 2nd
Boys II Men – November 3rd and 4th
Sugar Vibe – November 5th, 6th, and 7th
Magic! – November 8th and 9th
Parmalee – November 10th and 11th
The M-80’s – November 12th, 13th, and 14th
Smash Mouth – November 15th and 16th
98 Degrees – November 17th and 18th
With thirty four individual artists over three months, anyone who enjoys a good concert will be happy to know that admission to this thrilling concert series is included in the price of admission to the park. Dining package reservations can also be purchased in advance, which entitles guests to a meal at one of the restaurants that are participating in the Eat to the Beats Dining Package, as well as a guaranteed seat to the concert playing on the selected night of your reservation.
Participating restaurants include Spice Road Table, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, Garden Grill Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, and Rose & Crown Dining Room.
While these packages are not offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays during the event, they’re still a killer way to enjoy all the best offerings of EPCOT on the days they are offered. As always, valid theme park admission to EPCOT is required in addition to the dining package, but that’s all fine print. The important part is the food!
Guests can make their reservations through the MyDisney Experience App, or online at [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/].
For those without a dining reservation, the concert is still free to attend, but seats at the American Garden Theater are not guaranteed – though while seating at the American Garden Theater stadium may be limited, you’re sure to hear these rockin’ tunes across the park! If you want a seat, be sure to arrive early to the American Garden Theater to secure your spot without a dining reservation – concert times take place at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM. But if you can’t grab a seat in the theater, don’t worry! You’ll still be able to enjoy the show, either with standing room towards the back or while exploring the adjacent pavilions!
