EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2023: What to Know Before You Go

Alexandra Hurtado
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You don't need a real passport to eat and drink around the world... just a ticket and reservation for EPCOT.

While guests can dine and sip at the park's World Showcase throughout the year, the annual International Food & Wine Festival is a months-long event that celebrates "the best in global food and drink." This year's celebration at Disney World features nearly 30 global marketplaces, including Spain, Brazil, India, Greece, Kenya and more!

Whether you're planning your next family vacation or are part of the 21-and-older crowd and want to get your bibbidi bobbidi booze on, there is something for guests of all ages to enjoy during the festival, from Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt and Emile’s Fromage Montage to concerts.

Before you book your trip, here's everything you need to know about EPCOT's 2023 International Food & Wine Festival:

When zoes EPCOT's 2023 International Food & Wine Festival start?

The delectable event presented by CORKCICLE kicks off on July 27, 2023.

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When does EPCOT's 2023 International Food & Wine Festival end?

Book your trip before this year's Food & Wine Festival ends on November 18, 2023.

How much is EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival?

The International Food & Wine Festival is included in the price of admission to EPCOT. Simply buy a ticket and make a park reservation for the same date.

Are food and drinks at EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival included with your ticket?

Nope. Food and drinks are purchased separately.

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What are the global marketplaces at EPCOT's 2023 International Food & Wine Festival?

Here are all the spots you can explore this year.

  • The Alps

  • Australia

  • Belgium

  • Brazil

  • Bubbles & Brine — available starting Sept. 22

  • Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey

  • Canada

  • Char & Chop — available starting Sept. 22

  • Coastal Eats

  • China

  • Flavors of America

  • Flavors from Fire

  • France

  • The Fry Basket

  • Germany

  • Greece

  • Hawaii — available starting Aug. 15

  • India

  • Ireland

  • Italy

  • Japan

  • Kenya

  • Mexico

  • The Noodle Exchange — available starting Aug. 15

  • Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE

  • Spain

  • Swirled Showcase — available starting Sept. 22

  • Wine & Wedge — available starting Sept. 22

Special festival offerings can also be found at these year-round locations:

  • Connections Café & Connections Eatery

  • Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

  • Refreshment Port

  • Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina

  • Funnel Cake

  • Refreshment Outpost

What time do the marketplaces open during EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival?

Marketplaces will open at 11:00 a.m.

Are there performances during Epcot's 2023 International Food & Wine Festival?

During the 2023 festival, guests can catch a show at the America Gardens Theatre located in the American Adventure Pavilion. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare will feature "local acts and well-known bands" starting July 27 through Nov. 13 with shows taking place at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

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Who is performing at EPCOT's 2023 International Food & Wine Festival?

Joey Fatone, 98°, Boyz II Men, Baha Men and Hanson are among the artists who have been tapped to perform at this year's festival.

Here is the complete star-studded lineup:

July

  • July 27: Funkafied

  • July 28 and 29: Orianthi

  • July 30 and 31: FOR KING + COUNTRY

August

  • Aug. 1 through 3: Funkafied

  • Aug. 4 and 5: Southern Avenue

  • Aug. 6 and 7: Tiffany

  • Aug. 8 to 10: The Champagne Orchestra

  • Aug. 11 and 12: Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart

  • Aug. 13 and 14: TBA

  • Aug. 15 through 17: M-80’s

  • Aug. 18 through 21: Joey Fatone & Friends

  • Aug. 22 through 24: The Female Collective

  • Aug. 25 and 26: Ayron Jones

  • Aug. 27 and 28: Phillip Phillips

  • Aug. 29 through 31: Element

September

  • Sept. 1 and 2: Baha Men

  • Sept. 3 and 4: MercyMe

  • Sept. 5 to 7: Foreigners Journey

  • Sept. 8 and 9: Ray Parker Jr.

  • Sept. 10 and 11: TobyMac

  • Sept. 12 through 14: Hooligans

  • Sept. 15: Monsieur Periné

  • Sept. 16 and 17: Raul Acosta & Oro Solido

  • Sept. 18: TBA

  • Sept. 19 through 21: Audio Exchange

  • Sept. 22 through 24: Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Sept. 25 and 26: 98°

  • Sept. 27 and 28: Latin Ambition

  • Sept. 29 and 30: Boyz II Men

October

  • Oct. 1 and 2: Boyz II Men

  • Oct. 3 through 5: Wish Radio

  • Oct. 6 and 7: Mark Wills

  • Oct. 8 and 9: Sugar Ray

  • Oct. 10 through 12: Icon Party Band

  • Oct. 13 and 14: Hoobastank

  • Oct. 15 and 16: Air Supply

  • Oct. 17 through 19: Evolution Motown

  • Oct. 20 and 21: Taylor Dayne

  • Oct. 22 and 23: Billy Ocean

  • Oct. 24 through 26: Sound Up

  • Oct. 27 through 30: Hanson

  • Oct. 31: Rexine

November

  • Nov. 1 and 2: Rexine

  • Nov. 3 and 4: We the Kings

  • Nov. 5 and 6: Sheila E.

  • Nov. 7 to 9: Epic Live

  • Nov. 10 and 11: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

  • Nov. 12 and 13: 38 Special

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