Celebrate creativity in all its forms during the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, returning to Walt Disney World from January 15 through March 1, 2027.
This colorful EPCOT festival brings together visual, culinary, and performing arts for a celebration filled with Disney artwork, live performances, creative cuisine, and hands-on experiences for the whole family.
From watching talented artists bring their work to life and adding your own touch to a massive paint-by-number mural to sampling beautifully presented dishes and enjoying performances by Broadway stars, there are plenty of ways to make your EPCOT day a masterpiece.
2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts at a Glance
Festival Dates: January 15–March 1, 2027
Location: EPCOT
DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series: Returning
Food Studios: 19 throughout EPCOT
Visual Artists: Visiting artists and live art experiences
Interactive Experiences: Paint-by-number mural, Animation Academy, Artful Photo Ops and more
Regular EPCOT theme park admission is required to experience the festival. Most festival entertainment and activities are included with park admission, although food, beverages, merchandise and select experiences require an additional purchase.
Explore the Visual Arts
EPCOT transforms into a living gallery during the International Festival of the Arts.
Guests can discover artwork from talented Disney and visiting artists throughout the park, watch artists create works of art in real time, and explore colorful Chalk Art Galleries along EPCOT’s walkways.
You may even have the opportunity to meet artists and purchase signed artwork during select appearances.
Disney will release additional information about the artists participating in the 2027 festival as the event approaches.
Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural
You don’t have to be a professional artist to contribute to one of the festival’s most popular experiences.
At the Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural, guests receive a paint color and add their own squares to a giant mural. Over time, thousands of individual painted squares combine to reveal the finished artwork.
It’s a fun, quick activity for both adults and children—and a chance to say that you helped create a piece of EPCOT festival art.
Animation Academy
Learn how to draw a Disney Character during Animation Academy.
A Disney animator guides guests step by step through creating their own drawing, making this one of the festival’s most popular hands-on activities for families and Disney fans.
Check festival schedules during your visit for available Animation Academy times.
Artful Photo Ops
Become part of the artwork yourself!
Special Artful Photo Ops placed throughout EPCOT allow guests to step inside recreations inspired by famous paintings and imaginative Disney artwork.
These interactive photo locations are a fun way for families to create some very different vacation photos during the festival.
Culinary Arts: EPCOT Festival Food Studios
Art isn’t limited to the canvas during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
For 2027, guests can explore 19 Food Studios throughout EPCOT featuring creative dishes and beverages designed to look almost as impressive as they taste.
The festival’s Food Studios celebrate culinary artistry with colorful presentations, interesting ingredients and dishes inspired by flavors from around the world.
DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series
One of the signature experiences of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre.
Broadway performers take the stage to sing songs from Disney productions they have helped bring to life in theaters around the world.
Performances take place several times each evening and are included with EPCOT admission. Seating is generally available on a first-come, first-served basis.
A new pair of performers is expected to take the stage approximately every two weeks during the festival.
Disney Lorcana at Festival of the Arts
Fans of the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game will find special experiences at the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
Disney has confirmed the return of several festival favorites, including:
- Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt
- Collection Quest
- Illumineer’s Lounge
- Festival-exclusive promotional items
- Special gifts with purchase
Specific 2027 Disney Lorcana offerings and availability may vary, and promotional items may be available only while supplies last.
Festival Art, Merchandise & More
Throughout EPCOT, guests can shop for artwork and festival merchandise created especially for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
You’ll also find live artistic performances, musicians, Chalk Art Galleries and other creative experiences happening around the park.
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