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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Late July – late November 2026

2026

Late July – late November 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

EPCOT

What it is

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival explained

The event people plan whole trips around: around thirty temporary kitchens round World Showcase serving small plates and pours from their countries, plus the Eat to the Beat concert series most evenings. A tasting sampler card is the cheapest way through it.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in EPCOT tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?

The event people plan whole trips around: around thirty temporary kitchens round World Showcase serving small plates and pours from their countries, plus the Eat to the Beat concert series most evenings. A tasting sampler card is the cheapest way through it. It's a food & wine event held in EPCOT.

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When is EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in 2026?

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs Late July – late November 2026 in EPCOT. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

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Is EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?

Book a room in EPCOT itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in EPCOT also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

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Checked · 30 July 2026