PCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival runs August 28–November 22, 2025, with 35+ Global Marketplaces, the Eat to the Beat concert series (fresh headliners), Emile’s Fromage Montage, Remy’s Hide & Squeak, and seasonal displays on Living with the Land. It starts later than some recent years (so a shorter run), and dining packages opened July 16.
Key Festival Facts (2025)
- Dates: August 28 – November 22, 2025
- Global Marketplaces: 35+ booths across World Showcase and beyond
- Returning favorites:
- Emile’s Fromage Montage cheese stroll (stamp items include treats like a fall-fruit cheesecake, Brazil’s pão de queijo, and Greece’s griddled cheese)
- Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak family scavenger hunt
- Eat to the Beat concerts at America Gardens Theatre with optional dining packages
- Living with the Land adds festival-themed agricultural displays
What’s New in 2025
Fresh faces on the Eat to the Beat stage
New and newly billed artists join the lineup, including KT Tunstall, Ben Rector, The Wanted 2.0, Jordin Sparks, Bowling for Soup, and The Beach Boys, alongside returning favorites (think Joey Fatone & Friends, Boyz II Men, and more).
Pro tip: Concerts typically run three times nightly, and seating fills quickly. If a headliner is a must-see, a dining package can secure reserved seating.
New flavors on Emile’s Fromage Montage
Expect several refreshed stamp items—Disney teased a milled & mulled fall fruit cheesecake—plus returning classics. Keep your Festival Passport handy to track stamps and claim your completer treat.
What’s Changing vs. Recent Years
- Later start, shorter run: The 2025 festival begins in late August rather than mid-summer, trimming the overall length compared to years that kicked off in July.
- Lineup refresh: A broader mix of genres and first-time acts gives repeat visitors new reasons to plan multiple evenings.
- Festival hub evolution: The updated festival spaces in EPCOT’s front half continue to be fine-tuned event by event; expect layout tweaks and new photo ops.
Planning Your Perfect Food & Wine Day
1) Time your visit
Weekdays are reliably lighter than weekends, especially after work hours when locals arrive.
2) Start when booths open
Most Global Marketplaces begin serving around late morning. Rope-drop rides first, then “snack the loop” before the dinner rush.
3) Pace your bites
With 35+ booths, share portions and aim for 1–2 items per stop. Keep a short “must-try” list so you don’t burn out before France and Japan.
4) Do the cheese stroll early
Knock out a couple of Fromage Montage stamp items midday when lines are shorter; redeem your prize later.
5) Lock in your concert strategy
For popular headliners, queue 30–60 minutes before showtime or book a dining package. Multiple nightly shows give you second chances.
6) Build in cool-down time
Living with the Land is an easy, air-conditioned reset—plus it features festival-inspired displays that fit the foodie theme.
2025 Eat to the Beat Highlights (Sample Dates)
- Late August: Joey Fatone & Friends
- Early September: KT Tunstall (NEW)
- Late September: Ben Rector (NEW)
- Mid-October: The Wanted 2.0 (NEW)
- Early November: Boyz II Men
- Mid-November: Jordin Sparks (NEW), Bowling for Soup (NEW), The Beach Boys (NEW)
(Expect additional artists and exact dates to be announced in the full schedule.)
FAQs (Quick Answers)
When is EPCOT Food & Wine 2025?
August 28–November 22, 2025.
How many booths are there?
35+ Global Marketplaces, with full menus released closer to opening.
Are concerts included with admission?
Yes. Eat to the Beat is included with EPCOT admission; seating is first-come unless you book a dining package.
What time are the concerts?
Historically three shows nightly in the early evening to night; exact times will be listed in the daily schedule.