The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is returning to Walt Disney World in 2026! This year, the springtime festival will be available in the park from March 4th to June 1st, 2026, giving you plenty of time to soak up all the farm-fresh food and drink offerings, concerts, and amazing Disney-themed topiaries that are made entirely out of – you guessed it – plants!

Like other EPCOT festivals, the highlight is the outdoor kitchens (a.k.a. food booths) situated all around World Showcase serving up eats and drinks you can only get for a limited time, but there’s so much more to keep you busy between bites. So, we’re bringing you a complete guide to everything you can see, do, and EAT this year at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival!

What is EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival?

The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is one of four season festivals held in EPCOT every spring at Disney World. Each festival has its own unique focus, and this one is all about – you guessed it – flowers and gardens! But, what exactly does that mean? Well, during the festival, the park is transformed into beautiful landscapes filled with colorful springtime flowers. Each World Showcase country even features a handmade topiary that is themed after certain Disney movies and characters and is entirely made out of plants!

Of course, there’s plenty of food and drink to enjoy around the park as well, with menus that focus on seasonal flavors and farm-fresh ingredients. And, between all the eating and drinking you’ll be doing, there are other activities to explore including not one, but TWO, scavenger hunts, a food challenge with a tasty prize, exclusive merchandise, and a concert series featuring popular rock bands. You’re sure to be busy during this festival!

When is the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival in 2026?

According to Disney, the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will take place from March 4th to June 1st, 2026.

When Does EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Start?

The Flower and Garden Festival will begin in EPCOT on March 4th, 2026.

When Does EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival End?

The last day to enjoy the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is June 1st, 2026.

How Long Does the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Last?

The 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival runs for a little over 12 weeks from March through June.

What’s New at the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

If you’ve been to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival before, you’d better make plans to return again this year, because there are A LOT of new things to do, explore, and EAT! In 2026, the Garden Rocks Concert Series will feature SIX new performers (see more details on who and when below!). Plus, there’s a brand new food booth (Nectar Hosted by AdventHealth) and lots of new menu items at all the other returning booths.

Between bites, you’ll want to be sure to stop and explore the FOUR new gardens located around the park! And, don’t forget to head into CommuniCore Hall to see the interactive garden exhibit that gives you a “bee’s eye view” of how gardens transform into their own kind of magic from day to night.

2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens

EPCOT festivals are known for the wide variety of eats and drinks that are available at the food booths throughout World Showcase and the Flower and Garden Festival is no different! Each Outdoor Kitchen features a unique menu of food and drinks that showcases seasonal flavors.

In 2026, the Flower & Garden Festival features 23 individual Outdoor Kitchens plus eight other locations offering additional menu items exclusively for the festival.

Here’s the FULL LIST of Outdoor Kitchens during the 2026 festival:

• Florida Fresh (Near CommuniCore Hall & Plaza) – Open from March 4th to May 25th only
• EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near CommuniCore Hall & Plaza) – Open from March 4th to May 10th only
• Nectar Hosted by AdventHealth – NEW!
• Beach Grub (World Nature
• Yacht Grub (World Nature)
• The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board (Near Port of Entry)
• Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)
• Swirled Showcase (Near Port of Entry)
• Trowel & Trellis (Near Port of Entry
• BRUNCHCOT (World Discovery)
• The Citrus Blossom (Odyssey Pavilion)
• Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico Pavilion)
• Lan Yuan (China Pavilion)
• Refreshment Outpost (Between China and Germany Pavilions)
• Bauernmarket: Farmer’s Market (Germany Pavilion)
• Primavera Kitchen (Italy Pavilion)
• Magnolia Terrace (American Adventure Pavilion)
• Funnel Cake (American Adventure Pavilion)
• Hanami (Japan Pavilion)
• Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco Pavilion)
• La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)
• Fleur de Lys (France Pavilion)
• Northern Bloom (Canada Pavilion)
• Festival Offerings at Year-Round Locations:
  • Connections Eatery
  • Block & Hans
  • Sunshine Seasons
  • Canada Popcorn Cart
  • Sommerfest
  • Yorkshire County Fish Shop
  • Refreshment Station Hosted by Coca-Cola
• Festival Offerings at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company:
  • Joffrey’s near Disney Traders
  • Joffrey’s in the American Adventure Pavilion
  • Joffrey’s in the Canada Pavilion
  • Joffrey’s near Mission: SPACE

EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2026 Menus

Wondering what to eat at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? Well, there’s an easy way to plan ahead! Each year, Disney releases the Outdoor Kitchen menus in advance so you can get an idea of what eats and drinks you can enjoy. You can see all of the menus for the 2026 Festival of the Arts here!

What To Do at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

Eating and drinking your way around World Showcase isn’t the only thing you can do at the Flower and Garden Festival! The festival also features a wide variety of activities that are sure to keep you busy from park opening to close!

Here is the full list of all the limited-time activities that are available during the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival: 

• Garden Graze
• Garden Rocks Concert Series
• EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Scavenger Hunt
• Disney Character Topiary Displays
• Global Gardens

Garden Graze

The popular food stroll is back again for the Flower and Garden Festival! Disney has confirmed that Garden Graze will return for the 2026 festival, which includes purchasing five food items from 10 pre-selected Outdoor Kitchens located around the park to receive an extra free treat at the end.

To complete the Garden Graze challenge, you’ll need to pick up a Festival Passport (which can be found at the front of the park, at merchandise locations, and at the Outdoor Kitchens) and purchase five of the listed sweet and savory dishes. With each purchase, a Cast Member will stamp your Festival Passport as proof of your purchase. Once you’ve received at least five stamps, you can take your Festival Passport to the Pineapple Promenade booth to get a free treat.

While a total of 10 pre-selected dishes qualify for Garden Graze, you don’t have to purchase each one to complete the challenge. If some of the dishes don’t appeal to you, you can opt to purchase multiple of the same dish and earn a stamp for each purchase. In fact, you could even buy five of the same dish and still get the free treat at the end.

It’s also important to note that you do not have to collect all your stamps on the same day – you can choose to come back to the festival multiple times to complete the food stroll. Just be sure that you bring the same Festival Passport back with you each time to keep track of all your stamps!

EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Concerts

The Garden Rocks Concert Series has become one of the most popular aspects of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, and the 2026 concert line-up is sure to keep you dancing all season long! These concerts take place nightly between March 4th to June 1st, 2026 at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion and feature a full line-up of both local and global rock bands.

The Garden Rocks concerts are often popular, so you may need to get in line early to ensure that you get a seat. However, you can guarantee yourself a seat close to the stage by purchasing one of the Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Packages. For a separate per-person cost, you can eat at one of the pre-selected restaurants in EPCOT and then get guaranteed seating at the show that same day.

2026 dining packages are available at:

• Biergarten Restaurant
• Chefs de France
• Coral Reef Restaurant
• Garden Grill Restaurant
• La Crêperie de Paris
• La Hacienda de San Angel
• Le Cellier Steakhouse
• Nine Dragons Restaurant
• Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (reservations not available, limited availability of same-day dining packages only)
• Rose & Crown Dining Room
• Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya
• Spice Road Table
• Teppan Edo
• Tutto Italia Ristorante
• Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

Dining packages can be booked 60 days in advance and can fill up, so be sure to book early if you know you want guaranteed seating! Click here for more information on dining package pricing.

2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series Schedule

And, who exactly will be performing at EPCOT during the concert series? Here’s the FULL SCHEDULE of bands that will be performing at the Garden Rocks Concert Series in 2026:

• March 5-7 — The Music of ABBA (NEW)
• March 8-9 — Simple Plan
• March 13-14 — Blue October
• March 15-16 — Billy Ocean
• March 20-23 — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II
• March 27-28 — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
• March 29-30 — 38 Special
• April 3-4 — Chubby Checker
• April 5-6 — Sugar Ray
• April 10-11 — Information Society (NEW)
• April 12-13 — Rick Springfield
• April 17-18 — Berlin
• April 19-20 — The Commodores
• April 24-25 — FireHouse (NEW)
• April 26-27 — Air Supply
• May 1-2 — A Flock of Seagulls
• May 3-4 — Plain White T’s
• May 8-9 — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW)
• May 10-11 — 98 Degrees
• May 15-16 — The Spinners
• May 17-18 — Josiah Queen (NEW)
• May 22-23 — Iam Tongi (NEW)
• May 24-25 — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
• May 29-30 — Queensrÿche
• May 31-June 1 — Maverick City Music

EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Scavenger Hunt

In 2026, the Flower and Garden Festival will feature TWO scavenger hunts that take guests around World Showcase to win a prize, including Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration and the Egg-Stravaganza Hunt.

Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is the most “garden-themed” scavenger hunt and involves searching for Spike the Bee hidden in the World Showcase pavilions. When you spot him, you’ll need to match stickers on a map to what part of the pollination process he is performing.

However, if you want a more springtime-themed scavenger hunt, the Egg-Stravaganta Hunt is just that! You’ll need to spot eggs that resemble a bunny rabbit in each World Showcase pavilion and match the sticker to the correct country on the provided map. Just note that this scavenger hunt is only available for a limited time during the festival.

To participate in the scavenger hunts, you can purchase the game map from participating locations in EPCOT for $11.99 (plus tax). Then, when you complete the hunt, you’ll need to return to Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or World Traveler to receive your prize.

Disney Character Topiary Displays

Aside from the food, the Flower and Garden Festival is best known for its Disney character topiary displays. Disney horticulturists work hard each year to bring your favorite characters and animals to life in plant form. You can find them throughout the entire park during the festival season, and they make for great photo ops!

Character Topiary Locations

Here’s the full list of confirmed character topiaries and where to find them in the park:

• Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip ‘n’ Dale and Pluto (in World Celebration)
• Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden (in the United Kingdom Pavilion)
• Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Mufasa and Sarabi) (near the Imagination! Pavilion)
• Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) (between the Canada and United Kingdom Pavilions)
• Goofy (walkway between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase)
• Lady and the Tramp (in the Italy Pavilion)
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (in the Germany Pavilion)
• Beauty and the Beast (in the France Pavilion)
• Princess Tiana (in the American Adventure Pavilion)
• Miguel and Dante from Coco (in the Mexico Pavilion)
• Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Encanto (near the Imagination! Pavilion)
• Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Bo Peep and her sheep, Lotso, and the Pixar Ball (near the Main Entrance)
• Lightning McQueen & Mater (in World Discovery, near Connections Café)
• Mike Wazowski & Sulley (in World Celebration, near Creations Shop)
• Figment & Topiary Flowers (in World Celebration Gardens)
• Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy (in World Discovery, near Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company)
• Stitch (in World Discovery, near Mission: SPACE)

Global Gardens

You can also learn a thing or two about gardening, sustainable foods, and flowerbeds during the festival too! From butterfly gardens, to camp-themed gardens, to bird gardens, and more these are a fun and peaceful addition to your day in EPCOT!

• Pet-Friendly Garden (in World Nature, near The Seas with Nemo & Friends) – NEW!
• Wildlife Crossing Garden (near CommuniCore Hall) – NEW!
• Trendy Tropicals Garden (World Showcase between the Morocco and France Pavilions) – NEW!
• Rain or Shine Fruit Stand Presented by Outshine (near CommuniCore Plaza) – NEW!
• Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF! (in World Discovery near Creations Shop)
• Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy (bridge to World Showcase)
• Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth (near the Imagination! Pavilion)
• The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by the National Honey Board (walkway between the Imagination! Pavilion and World Showcase)
• English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings (World Showcase in the United Kingdom Pavilion
• The Community Garden (in World Nature, near The Land)

EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise

Whether you’re shopping at the Festival Markets throughout World Showcase or stopping by Creations Shop on your way into or out of the park, there’s a whole bunch of specialty merchandise coming to EPCOT for the 2026 Flower and Garden Festival!

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the new merchandise collections that will be available during the 2026 festival:

• Orange Bird Collection: Spread the sunshine with adorable Orange Bird keepsakes in this collection featuring apparel, accessories, garden décor and more.
• Spike the Bee Collection: Browse festival treasures featuring Spike the Bee on apparel, accessories, trading pins and more.

Can’t make it to the festival but still want to do some shopping? Disney has confirmed that select Flower and Garden Festival merchandise will be available on DisneyStore.com!

Is EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Worth It?

So, should you visit the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival in 2026? Probably! EPCOT festivals have become fan-favorite events, with guests flocking to the parks to try out all the eats and drinks and festival offerings. And, the Flower and Garden Festival is no different!

The great thing about the Flower and Garden Festival is that it’s a free addition to your park day in EPCOT. So, you still get to enjoy all the rides, World Showcase pavilions, and shows, without having to pay extra to try all the festival offerings. In fact, you’ll likely find that you enjoy EPCOT even more when you visit during the springtime festival because of the beautiful theming and extra activities to keep you busy!

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