The Eat to the Beat concert series is a full lineup of concerts at EPCOT during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of the most popular EPCOT festivals with a variety of food marketplace booths including a wide variety of wine and a full concert lineup.
The festival takes place in late summer and continues until the fall. The Eat to the Beat Concert series features a wide variety of genres and musicians including big name acts and local bands.
The 2025 schedule for the Eat to the Beat concert series has not yet been announced. We will keep this article updated as we get more information about the 2025 Food and Wine Festival EPCOT concerts.
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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival takes place sometime in late August through early November. The festival takes place throughout the park in the World Showcase and the other World neighborhoods.
For many attendees, the marketplace booths are the most important part of the festival however the Eat to the Beat concert series is one of the best festival events EPCOT offers.
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How to Watch Eat to the Beat Concert Series
The Eat to the Beat Concert series takes place at the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion during the duration of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
Showtimes are typically at 5:30PM, 6:45PM and 8:00PM giving guests multiple chances to enjoy the show.
Reserved seating is available for guests that purchase the Eat to the Beat dining package. If you purchase a dining package, you will be given first dibs on seating in the American Gardens Theater. Standby seating is also available for guests. For the most popular musicians, guests will start lining up in advance so make sure to keep an eye on the area to see when the line begins to form. Most guests will start lining up at least two hours before the next show for the popular acts.
2025 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup
We don't yet have the performers for the EPCOT Eat to the Beat concert series for 2025. We will update this section with the 2025 performers when that lineup is announced. The below list is from the previous year's set of concerts.
Some of the most popular bands that appeared included The Fray, Boyz II Men, Yellowcard, and Smashmouth.
- August 30-31 – The Fray
- September 1-2 – Sugar Ray
- September 6-7 – Hoobastank
- September 8-9 – Yellowcard (NEW)
- September 13-14 – Tiffany
- September 15-16 – MercyMe
- September 20-21 – Sheila E.
- September 22-23 – The Wanted (NEW)
- September 27 – Luis Figueroa
- September 28-29 – Mau Y Ricky (NEW)
- September 30 – Jesse & Joy (NEW)
- October 4-5 – Aloe Blacc (NEW)
- October 6-7 – Joey Fatone & Friends
- October 11-12 – We The Kings
- October 13-14 – Switchfoot
- October 18-19 – David Archuleta (NEW)
- October 20-21 – Billy Ocean
- October 25-28 – Hanson
- November 1-2 – Haley Reinhart featuring Emily Estefan, Casey Abrams and Janel Parrish (NEW)
- November 3-4 – Boyz II Men
- November 8-9 – Magic! (NEW)
- November 10-11 – Parmalee (NEW)
- November 15-16 – Smash Mouth
- November 17-18 – 98 Degrees
Additionally, local acts will be performing Tuesdays through Thursdays throughout the festival so live music is a part of the festival on a daily basis.
Eat to the Beat Dining Packages
Dining packages for Eat to the Beat Concert series go on sale starting July 9. You can reserve an Eat to the Beat Dining Package Friday-Monday during the festival.
A meal at participating restaurants includes:
- Spice Road Table: Meal includes 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older)
- Other Participating Restaurants: Meal includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert OR a full buffet (where applicable), as well as one nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older)
- One (1) guaranteed seat per person to one Eat to the Beat concert on the same day
Explore participating restaurants and dining package prices, which exclude tax and gratuity:
| Adult (ages 10 and up) |
Child (ages 3 to 9) |
|
| Akershus Royal Banquet Norway PavilionBreakfast Lunch/Dinner |
$72.00 $84.00 |
$42.00 $50.00 |
| Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion |
$66.00 | $34.00 |
| Coral Reef Restaurant The Living Seas |
$73.00 | $29.00 |
| Garden Grill Restaurant The Land PavilionBreakfast Lunch/Dinner |
$64.00 $79.00 |
$37.00 $47.00 |
| Le Cellier Steakhouse Canada Pavilion |
$99.00 | $39.00 |
| Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (same-day dining packages only) American Adventure Pavilion |
$36.00 | $21.00 |
| Rose and Crown Dining Room United Kingdom Pavilion |
$61.00 | $26.00 |
| Spice Road Table Morocco Pavilion |
$56.00 | $21.00 |
Prices listed above do not include tax or gratuity.
Same-Day Dining Packages
Planning a last-minute visit? You may be able to purchase a same-day dining package, which allows you to:
- Dine without reservations at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue that day.
- Enjoy guaranteed seats to an Eat to the Beat performance later that same day.
To check availability for a same-day dining package, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue during the festival. Packages are subject to availability and may not be available on peak dates.
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The Eat to the Beat concert series are usually 20 to 30 minutes long.
Showtimes are typically at 5:30PM, 6:45PM and 8:00PM.
The Eat to the Beat concerts at EPCOT are included in your theme park admission.
Yes, the EPCOT concerts are included with your theme park admission.
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