At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns from 15 January to 1 March 2027, running for 46 days. It's going to be the longest run yet, and the first time the festival has stretched into March! It's included with standard EPCOT admission, so there's no separate festival ticket to book.
Expect the return of Disney on Broadway, Food Studios, hands-on art activities and Disney Lorcana experiences, with more detail to follow from Disney nearer the time.
When is the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2027?
The 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs from Friday 15 January to Monday 1 March 2027, a 46-day celebration and a full week longer than the 2026 event. It's also the festival's 10th anniversary, having first launched back in 2017.
Festival of the Arts is typically the shortest of EPCOT's four annual festivals -the others being the International Flower & Garden Festival, International Food & Wine Festival, and International Festival of the Holidays - so this longer 2027 run gives you extra flexibility if you're planning a visit around it.
What is the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts?
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts celebrates visual arts, performance art and culinary arts side by side, turning EPCOT into what Disney calls a "living gallery". Whether you'd rather watch other people showcase their talent or get involved yourself, here's what's confirmed to return for 2027.
Interactive Art Experiences
As you make your way around EPCOT and the World Showcase, look out for hands-on ways to get creative, including:
- Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural - help guests complete a giant collaborative artwork, square by square.
- Animation Academy - learn to draw a classic Disney character step-by-step, guided by a Disney animator.
- Artful Photo Ops - step inside artwork-inspired backdrops for a festival-themed photo.
- Chalk Art Galleries - watch chalk artists create large-scale pieces in real time.
- Kids' Chalk Art - a dedicated space for younger guests to create their own chalk masterpieces.
Artists and Art Displays
Festival of the Arts is EPCOT's most art-focused celebration, with visiting artists appearing throughout World Showcase and displays of Disney-inspired paintings, sculptures and prints available to browse, and buy. Disney has confirmed that live artist demonstrations return for 2027, alongside daily musical performances, but the full 2027 visiting artist roster, dates and locations haven't been released yet.
Food Studios
No EPCOT festival is complete without a menu that's almost too good-looking to eat, and Festival of the Arts is no exception. Disney has confirmed that 19 Food Studios return across the park for 2027, with dishes designed to be as visually striking as they are delicious.
The full 2027 Food Studio menu hasn't been released yet, so we'll update this guide as soon as Disney confirms it. In the meantime, recent festivals have included artistic dishes inspired by destinations around World Showcase, from Bavarian-style desserts to Japanese-inspired sweets - a good sign of the creativity to expect!
DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series
The Disney on Broadway Concert Series returns to the America Gardens Theatre for 2027, bringing Broadway performers to EPCOT to sing songs from the Disney stage musicals they helped bring to life.
Here's what's confirmed so far:
| What's confirmed | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | America Gardens Theatre, American Adventure pavilion |
| Performer changeover | A new pairing takes the stage roughly every two weeks throughout the run |
| Admission | Included with standard EPCOT admission; seating is first-come, first-served |
| Dining packages | Available for guaranteed seating, on sale at a later date |
| 2027 performer line-up | Not yet announced |
Disney Lorcana at Festival of the Arts
New for 2027, the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game takes over as the festival's presenting sponsor, having first appeared at the 2026 event. Confirmed returning experiences include the Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt, Collection Quest and the Illumineer's Lounge, along with festival-exclusive promotional items and gifts with purchase.
2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Merchandise
Expect exclusive festival merchandise once again, though the full 2027 collection hasn't been revealed yet. Recent festivals have included ears, apparel, pins and Figment-themed pieces, so keep an eye on this guide for updates as Disney confirms the 2027 range.
What's Not Yet Confirmed for 2027
Disney's initial announcement covers the headline details, but plenty is still to come. As of this update, these remain unconfirmed:
- Full Food Studio menus and pricing
- Disney on Broadway performer line-up and schedule
- Dining package pricing and booking dates
- Full visiting artist roster, dates and locations
- Complete 2027 merchandise collection
We will keep this guide updated as Disney releases each piece!
FAQs
When does the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts run in 2027?
From 15 January to 1 March 2027, a 46-day festival and the longest Festival of the Arts run to date.
Do I need a separate ticket for the Festival of the Arts?
No. The festival is included with valid EPCOT admission - you don't need to buy anything extra to experience it, though individual Food Studio dishes, merchandise and some dining packages are paid separately.
Is Festival of the Arts included with a Walt Disney World ticket?
Yes. Disney's own guidance confirms that the festival is included with valid EPCOT admission, and that a park reservation may be required depending on your ticket type. Our Walt Disney World tickets are designed to make this easy: simply choose your ticket start date and no further park reservations are needed. The 7-Day Magic Ticket is valid across a 15-day window, and the 14-Day Magic Ticket gives an 18-day window to use your 14 days of entry.
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is included with every Walt Disney World ticket, along with admission to the rest of Walt Disney World Resort's four theme parks. Browse the full range on our Walt Disney World Resort tickets page and start planning your 2027 visit!
