Mark your calendars, art lovers — the EPCOT Festival of the Arts is officially headed back to Walt Disney World for 2027, and Disney has already shared the dates and a first look at what’s returning. Presented by the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, this colorful celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts will once again turn EPCOT into a living gallery your whole crew can explore.
If you’ve been waiting for that perfect mid-winter reason to plan a park day (or three), this is it. Here’s everything announced so far for the 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts.
2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Dates
The EPCOT Festival of the Arts will run from January 15 through March 1, 2027. Since debuting in 2017, it’s become one of EPCOT’s most creative seasonal celebrations — think interactive photo ops, paint-by-number murals, Disney artist displays, and the kind of festival food that looks almost too pretty to eat.
For the full official overview as more details roll out, keep an eye on the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts page on Disney World.
Disney Lorcana Returns to the Festival
Illumineers, this one’s for you. Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game is back as the festival’s presenting partner in 2027, with exclusive offerings you can only snag during the event — including promo items and gifts with purchase.
Fan-favorite experiences are also returning:
- Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt
- Collection Quest
- Illumineer’s Lounge
If Lorcana is already part of your Disney collection (or you’re ready to dive in), Festival of the Arts is shaping up to be a must-visit stop.
Disney on Broadway Concert Series at EPCOT
One of the biggest crowd-pleasers of the festival is back: the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion. Musical stars take the stage to perform the iconic songs they helped bring to life on Broadway — plus more beloved showstoppers.
A new pair of performers rotates in every two weeks, so each visit can feel fresh. The full 2027 lineup hasn’t been announced yet, so stay tuned. Concerts run several times each evening, and admission is included with EPCOT park entry (seating is first-come, first-served). Dining packages for guaranteed seating will go on sale on a later date.
19 Food Studios Throughout the Park
Culinary artistry is half the fun at this festival, and Disney has confirmed 19 Food Studios for 2027. These booths are known for dishes that look like edible masterpieces — bold colors, playful plating, and flavors worth planning a walking loop around World Showcase for.
Menus haven’t been released yet, but if past years are any clue, you’ll want an empty stomach and a flexible snack strategy. (Hungry for a taste of what this festival can deliver? Peek at our 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts review for inspiration.)
Artists, Chalk Art & Live Creativity
Festival of the Arts is at its best when you can watch creativity happen in real time. Expect returning favorites like Chalk Art Galleries, artists who paint Disney characters in mere minutes, and musicians performing throughout the park.
Disney says a full slate of visiting artists is on the way for 2027 — names, dates, and locations will be shared on DisneyWorld.com as they’re confirmed.
More Festival Favorites Coming Back
Beyond the headline experiences, Disney also teased these creative classics returning for 2027:
- Animation Academy
- Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural
- Artful photo ops
- Exclusive festival merchandise
Whether you’re there for Broadway belting, Lorcana loot, mural-painting with the kids, or just grazing through those Food Studios, the EPCOT Festival of the Arts has a little something for every kind of Disney addict.
Planning Your Visit
Circle January 15 – March 1, 2027 on the calendar, and we’ll keep updating as menus, artist schedules, Broadway lineups, and dining packages drop. Until then, start dreaming up your perfect Festival of the Arts day — paint-splattered sneakers optional, appetite required.
We’ll see you under the Spaceship Earth glow with a festival pastry in hand!
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