EPCOT Eat to the Beat 2026 Lineup, Dates & Crowds
Every Eat to the Beat concert at EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival, with each night's EPCOT crowd level and Lightning Lane Multi Pass price from our own data.
Multi Pass $18
EPCOT crowd 5.7/10 (forecast)
Multi Pass $21–$24
August 27 to November 16, 2026
Full 2026 lineup
Crowd is EPCOT's average level on that act's nights on our 1–10 crowd calendar (measured for past nights, forecast ahead, "—" beyond the forecast). Multi Pass is EPCOT's Lightning Lane price for those nights where Disney has posted it (EPCOT price history).
August
| Performer | Dates | EPCOT crowd | Multi Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution: Motown | Aug 271 night | 5.0/10 | $18 |
| Hanson | Aug 28–314 nights | 5.5/10 | $18–$21 |
September
| Performer | Dates | EPCOT crowd | Multi Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution: Motown | Sep 1–33 nights | 4.3/10 | $18 |
| The War and TreatyNEW | Sep 4–52 nights | 6.5/10 | $19–$21 |
| Yellowcard | Sep 6–72 nights | 7.0/10 | $21 |
| Fly Guys | Sep 8–103 nights | 5.3/10 | $18–$19 |
| CouchNEW | Sep 11–122 nights | 6.0/10 | $21 |
| Fitz and the TantrumsNEW | Sep 13–142 nights | 6.0/10 | $21 |
| Latin Ambition | Sep 15–173 nights | 5.7/10 | $19–$21 |
| MercyMe | Sep 18–192 nights | 7.0/10 | $21 |
| Grupo ManíaNEW | Sep 20–212 nights | 6.5/10 | $21 |
| Metro Latino Band | Sep 22–243 nights | 5.7/10 | $21 |
| Element | Sep 25–273 nights | 7.3/10 | $19–$21 |
| New Found Glory | Sep 28–292 nights | 6.0/10 | $18–$21 |
| Smash Mouthplaying now | Sep 30–Oct 12 nights | 5.0/10forecast | $18 |
October
| Performer | Dates | EPCOT crowd | Multi Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Orchestra | Oct 2–43 nights | 5.7/10forecast | $21–$24 |
| Rey RuizNEW | Oct 5–62 nights | 5.5/10forecast | $24–$26 |
| Tiffany | Oct 7–82 nights | 5.0/10forecast | $24–$26 |
| Viva Latina | Oct 9–113 nights | 5.7/10forecast | $32 |
| The Fray | Oct 12–132 nights | 5.5/10forecast | — |
| STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas | Oct 14–152 nights | 5.0/10forecast | — |
| Jaclyn Hayden | Oct 16–183 nights | 5.7/10forecast | — |
| Ben Rector | Oct 19–202 nights | 5.5/10forecast | — |
| Allen StoneNEW | Oct 21–222 nights | 5.0/10forecast | — |
| SoundUp | Oct 23–253 nights | 5.7/10forecast | — |
| Lauren AlainaNEW | Oct 26–272 nights | 5.5/10forecast | — |
| Bowling for Soup | Oct 28–292 nights | 5.0/10forecast | — |
| Southbound | Oct 30–Nov 13 nights | 5.7/10forecast | — |
November
| Performer | Dates | EPCOT crowd | Multi Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyz II Men | Nov 2–32 nights | 5.0/10forecast | — |
| Big Head Todd and The MonstersNEW | Nov 4–52 nights | 5.0/10forecast | — |
| M-80’s | Nov 6–83 nights | — | — |
| Grace PotterNEW | Nov 9–102 nights | — | — |
| The Beach Boys | Nov 11–122 nights | — | — |
| The Hooligans | Nov 13–164 nights | — | — |
Lineup from Disney's official Eat to the Beat page, fetched September 29, 2026. Performers and dates are subject to change; check Disney's page on the day.
What the crowd data shows
- EPCOT has averaged 5.9/10 on concert nights so far (34 days), against 5.8/10 in the 30 days before the series began (30 days). That is the whole park during the festival, not the concert alone.
- Of the 14 acts that have played, EPCOT was busiest during Element (Sep 25–27, avg 7.3/10) and quietest during Evolution: Motown (Sep 1–3, avg 4.3/10). Dates and weekdays drive most of that difference.
Do the concerts change EPCOT ride waits?
No measurable effect. Evening ride waits don't change on concert nights or with which act is playing: concert crowds gather at the theatre, not in ride lines. Differences between nights follow the calendar (dates and weekdays), not the headliner.
- Before the series (Jul 28–Aug 26, 30 days): average posted wait 26.5 min daytime (9 AM–4 PM) and 25.8 min in the evening (4–9 PM).
- During the series so far (34 nights): 27.5 min daytime and 25.9 min evening.
- Evening waits run 0.83–1.01× daytime waits across acts (median 0.93×).
| Performer | Nights measured | Evening wait | Daytime wait | Evening ÷ day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution: MotownAug 27 | 1 | 21.5 min | 26.0 min | 0.83× |
| HansonAug 28–31 | 4 | 22.8 min | 22.9 min | 1.0× |
| Evolution: MotownSep 1–3 | 3 | 18.4 min | 18.9 min | 0.97× |
| The War and TreatySep 4–5 | 2 | 27.8 min | 27.7 min | 1.0× |
| YellowcardSep 6–7 | 2 | 30.2 min | 32.7 min | 0.92× |
| Fly GuysSep 8–10 | 3 | 23.2 min | 26.8 min | 0.87× |
| CouchSep 11–12 | 2 | 27.5 min | 28.3 min | 0.97× |
| Fitz and the TantrumsSep 13–14 | 2 | 26.0 min | 28.1 min | 0.93× |
| Latin AmbitionSep 15–17 | 3 | 23.5 min | 25.9 min | 0.91× |
| MercyMeSep 18–19 | 2 | 32.3 min | 32.8 min | 0.98× |
| Grupo ManíaSep 20–21 | 2 | 29.9 min | 32.0 min | 0.93× |
| Metro Latino BandSep 22–24 | 3 | 25.5 min | 28.7 min | 0.89× |
| ElementSep 25–27 | 3 | 32.4 min | 32.0 min | 1.01× |
| New Found GlorySep 28–29 | 2 | 26.0 min | 28.0 min | 0.93× |
Average posted standby wait across all operating EPCOT attractions, from our wait-time data, in Eastern time. Nights with fewer than 20 readings in either window are left out.
Picking a concert night
- Lowest forecast crowds among upcoming concert nights: Thu, Oct 1 (Smash Mouth, 5/10), Sun, Oct 4 (Champagne Orchestra, 5/10), Tue, Oct 6 (Rey Ruiz, 5/10).
- Cheapest posted EPCOT Multi Pass on upcoming concert nights: Wed, Sep 30 ($18, Smash Mouth), Thu, Oct 1 ($18, Smash Mouth), Fri, Oct 2 ($21, Champagne Orchestra).
- Disney sells Eat to the Beat dining packages that include guaranteed seats for a concert the same day.
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Set a dining alertFrequently asked questions
When is Eat to the Beat 2026?
Eat to the Beat runs nightly from August 27 to November 16, 2026 at the America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT, during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with 34 acts in the 2026 lineup (per Disney's official schedule, fetched September 29, 2026).
What time are the Eat to the Beat concerts?
Disney lists three shows a night: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, 8:00 PM, at the America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT.
Is Eat to the Beat included with EPCOT admission?
Yes. Disney's page says the concerts are included with valid EPCOT admission (a park reservation may be required depending on ticket type). Disney also sells dining packages that include guaranteed concert seating.
Who is playing Eat to the Beat tonight?
Smash Mouth is on the schedule for September 30. Next up: Champagne Orchestra (Oct 2–4).
Do Eat to the Beat concerts make EPCOT ride lines longer?
Not measurably. In our wait-time data, EPCOT's evening ride waits (4–9 PM) average 25.9 minutes on concert nights versus 25.8 in the 30 days before the series, and the evening-to-daytime ratio is similar for every act (0.83–1.01). Concert crowds gather at the America Gardens Theatre rather than in ride lines.
Is EPCOT busier during Eat to the Beat?
On our 1–10 crowd scale, EPCOT has averaged 5.9 on concert nights so far (34 days) versus 5.8 in the 30 days before the series began (30 days). Crowd level reflects the whole park, not just the concert venue.