The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival runs from March 4 through June 1, bringing topiaries, live music, new gardens, and festival merchandise across the park. Disney Parks Blog released the full rundown, and there’s a lot to dig into.
Festival Dates
The festival opens March 4 and runs through June 1, 2026. Admission is included with standard EPCOT park entry.
Topiaries and Gardens
More than 60 character topiaries will be spread across the park this year. Buzz, Woody, Bo Peep, Lotso, and the Pixar Ball greet guests at World Celebration, while Stitch, Mike and Sulley, Lightning McQueen, and Mater appear throughout EPCOT.
Over 31 gardens and floral displays are planned. Three brand-new garden experiences debut this year:
- Pluto’s Pet-Friendly Garden
- Wildlife Crossing Garden
- Trendy Tropicals Garden
Returning favorites include Butterfly Landing (presented by AdventHealth), Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden (presented by OFF!), English Tea Garden Tours (presented by Twinings), and the Honey Bee-stro Garden.
CommuniCore Hall will feature Spike’s Garden, a larger-than-life experience that transitions from day to night with glowing fireflies and flowers that open by moonlight.
Garden Rocks Concert Series
The full Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup is locked in, with performances every weekend at America Gardens Theatre. Seating is first-come, first-served with park admission. The 2026 lineup:
- 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 and 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: Queensryche
- May 31-June 1: Maverick City Music
Garden Rocks Dining Packages are available for guests who want guaranteed seating. Reservations opened February 5 through the My Disney Experience app or the Walt Disney World website.
Festival Merchandise
This year’s merch lineup features Orange Bird and Spike the Bee collections, including seasonal ears with a detachable bow, a pastel Spirit Jersey and matching bag, and a Loungefly Spike the Bee bag. A Vintage Orange Bird button-up shirt launches mid-festival. An Alice in Wonderland collection will also debut during the festival.
What Else to Know
As we previously reported, the 2026 festival features over 75 new food and drink items across EPCOT’s Outdoor Kitchens. For the full foodie breakdown, check our complete foodie guide.
The festival also includes Spike’s PollenNation Exploration scavenger hunt for kids.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
