HUGE Concert Line-Up Announced For EPCOT At Disney World
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on May 12, 2023 at 9:30 AM EDT
Every year, EPCOT hosts its annual Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World, which showcases food and drinks from all around the world.
Within the Food and Wine Festival, Disney also holds its Eat to the Beat Concert Series, which is filled with musical talents such as Joey Fatone of NSYNC, Sugar Ray, Hoobastank, and others.
This year, Disney has yet another fun-filled line-up as some returning acts, plus brand-new ones, will be a part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, which kicks off on July 28 and runs through November 13.
2023 Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Guests attending the Eat to the Beat Concert series this year can expect to see musical acts such as "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard, former NSYNC band member Joey Fatone, vocal harmony group Boyz II Men, and more.
Here is the full line-up, complete with dates:
- July 28-29: Orianthi (NEW)
- July 30-31: For King & Country (NEW)
- August 4-5: Southern Avenue
- August 6-7: Tiffany
- August 11-12: Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart
- August 13-14: The Bacon Brothers (NEW)
- August 18-21: Joey Fatone & Friends
- August 25-26: Ayron Jones (NEW)
- August 27-28: Phillip Phillips (NEW)
- September 1-2: Baha Men
- September 3-4: MercyMe
- September 8-9: Ray Parker Jr.
- September 10-11: Tobymac
- September 15: Celebrity Latin Talent
- September 16: Celebrity Latin Talent
- September: 17-18: Raul Acosta and Oro Solido (NEW)
- September 22-23: Los Amigos Invisibles
- September 24-25: 98 °
- September 29 – October 2: Boyz II Men
- October 6-7: Mark Wills
- October 8-9: Sugar Ray
- October 13-14: Hoobastank
- October 15-16: Air Supply
- October 20-21: Taylor Dayne
- October 22-23: Billy Ocean
- October 27-30: Hanson
- November 3-4: We The Kings (NEW)
- November 5-6: Sheila E.
- November 10-11: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
- November 12-13: 38 Special
The Eat to the Beat Concert series will take place at the America Gardens Theatre, located inside the American Adventure Pavilion of the World Showcase at EPCOT.
Eat to the Beat Dining Packages
To enhance the experience, Disney offers an Eat to the Beat Dining Package, which will be available for purchase on July 6. Although not many details surrounding this year's package offerings, last year, Disney charged $34.99 – $79 per adult, and the following restaurants were available to choose from:
- Biergarten Restaurant
- Coral Reef Restaurant
- Garden Grill Restaurant
- Le Cellier Steakhouse
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse
- Spice Road Table
More On EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival takes place every year at Disney World as it brings flavors from around the world to Central Florida. From July 27 to November 18, 2023, Guests visiting EPCOT can visit the Global Marketplaces as they taste their way around the world.
Per Disney, "Stroll across 6 continents—and beyond—as you sample mouthwatering delicacies at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Discover a cornucopia of cultures, cuisines and innovative cooking techniques from chefs worldwide. This food aficionado’s paradise is replete with delicious dishes, fine wine, craft beer, spirits and other beverages sure to satisfy every palate."
The full list of Global Marketplaces has yet to be released, however, last year Guests enjoyed vegan options at the Earth Eats booth, a delicious crème brûlée from the France booth, as well as a Bailey’s Coffee Shake and a Chocolate Pudding Cake from the Ireland booth. It is expected many of these offerings will return to this year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.
