Walt Disney World has announced the dates for two of EPCOT’s annual festivals in 2027. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will run from January 15 through March 1, followed by the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival from March 10 through May 31.
Disney announced the dates on September 10, 2026, along with initial information about returning entertainment, food and art offerings.
2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Dates
The 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will take place from January 15 through March 1. The 46-day event will bring together visual, culinary and performing arts at EPCOT.
Disney said the 2027 festival will run one week longer than the 2026 event. Last year’s festival ran from January 16 through February 23.
The DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series will return to the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion. Disney has not yet announced the complete 2027 performer lineup or individual performance dates, though they have already announced a new pair of performers every two weeks.
Sidewalk artwork of Buzz Lightyear at the EPCOT International Festival of The Arts – Photo Credit: That Park Place
Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2027 Festival of the Arts. Disney also confirmed several Lorcana-related offerings for the event. These include the Ink & Find Scavenger Hunt, Collection Quest and Illumineer’s Lounge. Disney also said the festival will feature promotional items and gifts with purchase connected with Disney Lorcana.
Food Studios will return throughout EPCOT. Disney said more than 20 Food Studios will operate during the festival, although the complete 2027 menus have not yet been released.
The festival will also feature artists working throughout EPCOT. Disney has confirmed paint-by-number murals, Chalk Art Galleries, live demonstrations and other opportunities to watch artists create their work during the event.
2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Dates
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will begin March 10, 2027, and continue through May 31. The 83-day event will feature gardens, character topiaries, floral displays, food offerings and live entertainment.
Disney confirmed that character-inspired topiaries and gardens will return.
Character topiaries in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival – DIsney Parks Blog
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The Garden Rocks Concert Series will also return to the America Gardens Theatre. Disney has not announced the 2027 performer lineup. The company also plans to offer Garden Rocks Dining Packages. Reservation information and details about the packages will be released at a later date.
Outdoor Kitchens will return as part of the Flower & Garden Festival’s food program. Disney said the locations will offer garden-inspired dishes and beverages, including new and returning items.
The full 2027 Outdoor Kitchens menu has not yet been announced. Disney said additional food information will be available closer to the festival.
How the 2027 Festival Schedule Compares With 2026
The dates for both EPCOT festivals differ from their 2026 schedules.
The 2026 Festival of the Arts ran from January 16 through February 23. The 2027 edition will begin one day earlier and end six days later, adding seven calendar days to the event.
Flower & Garden will have a shorter schedule in 2027. The 2026 festival ran from March 4 through June 1. The 2027 event will begin six days later and end one day earlier. As a result, the 2027 Flower & Garden Festival will run for seven fewer calendar days than the 2026 event.
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The schedule also creates a short transition period between the two festivals. The Festival of the Arts concludes on March 1, and Flower & Garden begins on March 10.
More 2027 EPCOT Festival Details Are Pending
Disney has announced the dates and several returning components for both festivals, but many details remain unconfirmed.
The confirmed EPCOT festival dates for 2027 give visitors the basic schedule for the two events. The Festival of the Arts will run from January 15 through March 1, while Flower & Garden will take place from March 10 through May 31.
Disney is expected to provide additional information about entertainment, food, artists and other festival offerings as the 2027 events approach.
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