2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Coming January 16
Disney just announced dates and details for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Fans of Disney, food, performances, and theme-park-inspired art should make plans to visit Walt Disney World between January 16 and February 23, 2026. Compared to the much longer Food & Wine and Flower & Garden Festivals, this one is a flash in the pan. Here’s the official announcement from Disney Parks Blog:
“There’s no better way to fuel up your creativity and spark a dose of inspiration than by attending the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! At Walt Disney World, we’re always dreaming up our next work of art, and this festival is the ultimate celebration of art in all its colorful forms. Before the masterpiece is fully revealed, get ready to mark your calendar with this year’s festival dates and explore returning experiences.”
What to expect at the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
EPCOT’s youngest festival returns with photo ops, unique food, paint-by-numbers murals, Disney artwork (the chalk sidewalk art is our favorite), and the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. That last one features musical stars performing on the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion. The list of singers (and dining packages) will be released soon.
Food Studios
In between listening to Broadway hits and painting murals, guests will be treated to different dishes from 20 Food Studios. Since this is just a teaser article, we don’t know about those items. Instead, check out the 2025 Food Kitchens to see what might be coming back this year.
Masters Scavenger Hunt
Kids will love searching for Figment in the artwork found throughout World Showcase. You can purchase your map and stickers at Creations Shop, Disney Traders, or World Traveler. Then simply look for Figment-themed picture frames in each country. Once complete, head back to one of those shops to pick up your keepsake.
And more…
In addition to helping paint a giant mural, guests can show off their artistic chops at the Animation Academy. There, they’ll learn how to draw a Disney character with the help of an animator. Or, if they have zero skills with a pencil, they can participate in activities based on the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game. Finally, there will be several “Artful Photo Ops” scattered throughout EPCOT. Look for a Mary Poppins-inspired frame in England.
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs from January 16 through February 23, 2026.
