🎨 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Main Festival Guide

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is EPCOT at its most creative. For a few weeks each year, the park transforms into a walkable art festival filled with color, music, flavor, and imagination. Original artwork lines the walkways, live performances pop up around World Showcase, and even the food feels like it belongs on display. This is not a festival you rush through. It is one you wander.

Below is the full picture of what the festival offers, from Food Studios and merchandise to Broadway voices, hands-on art, and playful experiences for kids and adults alike.

Don’t miss the full scoop: Food Booth Guide ↗️ | Merchandise Guide ↗️ | Disney on Broadway ↗️ | Meet the Artists ↗️ | Extra Art Adventures ↗️

🖼️ Visual Art and Galleries

Throughout World Showcase, you will find art booths featuring original paintings, prints, and sculptures created by Disney and visiting artists. Many artists are present in person, offering the chance to chat, ask questions, and have pieces signed. Chalk art galleries appear in select areas, with large-scale designs created directly on the pavement and refreshed throughout the festival, making repeat visits worthwhile.

🎭 Meet the Artists

Festival guests can meet many of the artists whose work is displayed around EPCOT. These encounters often include live demonstrations, signings, and casual conversations about creative process and inspiration. It is one of the most personal parts of the festival and a favorite for guests who love collecting meaningful pieces directly from the creators.

🍽️ Food Studios

The festival food locations are called Food Studios, and each one is treated like a tiny creative workspace. Instead of traditional booths, these studios serve dishes that focus on presentation, color, and playful twists. Portions are designed for sampling, making it easy to snack your way around EPCOT while exploring the art. Many menus include both savory and sweet options, along with creative cocktails, wines, and beers designed specifically for the festival.

🛍️ Festival Merchandise

Festival of the Arts merchandise leans heavily into bold color and

playful design. Expect festival-branded apparel, Figment favorites, accessories, and collectibles that feel more like wearable art than typical park souvenirs. These pieces are designed to fit the creative atmosphere of the festival and tend to stand out compared to other EPCOT festival merchandise. As you explore the festival, the merchandise areas feel less like shops and more like extensions of the art walk itself. Many of the designs pull inspiration directly from the artwork you see around World Showcase, creating a nice through-line between what’s hanging on display and what you can take home. It’s easy to browse slowly here, treating the merchandise the same way you would the galleries, stopping when something catches your eye rather than rushing through.

This is also one of the best festivals for finding pieces that feel genuinely different year to year. The colors, textures, and patterns tend to change with each festival run, which makes the merchandise feel special instead of seasonal filler. Even if you don’t plan on buying much, it’s worth taking the time to look, because this is where EPCOT’s creative personality really shows.

🎤 Disney on Broadway Concert Series

The Disney on Broadway Concert Series brings Broadway performers to the America Gardens Theatre for live performances featuring songs from Disney stage productions. These concerts are included with park admission and typically feature rotating pairs of performers throughout the festival. It is one of the most popular offerings and a must for theater fans.

🧩 Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt

This festival scavenger hunt sends guests around World Showcase searching for Figment hiding inside famous works of art. A completed hunt earns a small festival-themed prize. It is simple, fun, and a great way to slow down and really notice the artwork throughout the park.

🧒 Kids Chalk Art and Interactive Fun

Festival of the Arts is very kid-friendly. Designated chalk art areas allow children to create their own colorful masterpieces. These spaces are open and casual, making them perfect for creative breaks between walking, eating, and performances.

🎨 Paint by Number Mural

One of the most popular interactive experiences is the large paint-by-number mural. Guests are invited to paint small sections of a massive artwork, slowly bringing a full mural to life over the course of the festival. It is collaborative, relaxing, and incredibly satisfying to see completed.

📸 Character Meet and Greets and Photo Ops

Select Disney characters appear in creative costumes inspired by art and imagination. Around the park, you will also find photo ops that blend visual art with playful staging, perfect for festival photos that feel unique to this event.

🎶 CommuniCore Plaza Music

CommuniCore Plaza becomes a lively hub during the festival, featuring live music and performances that add to the creative energy of World Celebration. The atmosphere here feels relaxed and artistic, making it a great spot to take a break, enjoy the sounds, and soak in the festival vibe.

🎨 Final Thoughts

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is about more than just food or souvenirs. It is about creativity in every form, from paintings and performances to interactive experiences you can take part in yourself. Whether you are here to collect art, listen to Broadway voices, paint a mural, or snack through the Food Studios, this festival offers something that feels uniquely EPCOT.

It is colorful, expressive, and quietly magical in a way that rewards guests who take their time.