2025 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup Announced for Food and Wine Festival

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Wednesday July 2, 2025 10:15am ET · "Epcot International Food and Wine Festival"
2025 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup Announced for Food and Wine Festival

Disney has released the full 2025 Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup, part of this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The concerts will take place on select dates from August 29 through November 17, featuring a mix of returning fan favorites and several new acts performing live at the America Gardens Theatre.

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New to the stage in 2025 are KT Tunstall, Ben Rector, Jordin Sparks, Bowling for Soup, The Beach Boys, and The Wanted 2.0. They’ll perform alongside long-running fan favorites like Boyz II Men, Hanson, and Joey Fatone & Friends, offering a wide range of music across multiple weekends.

The series is included with regular EPCOT admission, with shows typically scheduled three times nightly on concert days. Reserved seating is available through a Festival Concert Series Dining Package, which returns in 2025 and can be booked starting July 16.

2025 Eat to the Beat Schedule

  • Aug. 29–30 – Joey Fatone & Friends
  • Aug. 31–Sept. 1 – MercyMe
  • Sept. 5–6 – KT Tunstall (NEW)
  • Sept. 7–8 – TobyMac
  • Sept. 12–14 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
  • Sept. 15 – Bacilos
  • Sept. 19–20 – Sheila E.
  • Sept. 21–22 – Ben Rector (NEW)
  • Sept. 26–27 – Tiffany
  • Sept. 28–29 – Jesse & Joy
  • Oct. 3–4 – Baha Men
  • Oct. 5–6 – TBD
  • Oct. 10–11 – The Wanted 2.0 (NEW)
  • Oct. 12–13 – The Fray
  • Oct. 17–20 – Hanson
  • Oct. 24–25 – Hoobastank
  • Oct. 26–27 – Smash Mouth
  • Oct. 31–Nov. 1 – Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy
  • Nov. 2–3 – Boyz II Men
  • Nov. 7–8 – David Archuleta
  • Nov. 9–10 – Jordin Sparks (NEW)
  • Nov. 14–15 – Bowling For Soup (NEW)
  • Nov. 16–17 – The Beach Boys (NEW)

Concert Series Dining Package

Guests can guarantee their concert seat by booking a Festival Concert Series Dining Package, available Friday through Monday during the festival. Packages include a meal at select EPCOT restaurants and reserved seating in the America Gardens Theatre’s second section. Dining reservations can be made via the My Disney Experience app or the official Disney World website starting July 16, 2025.

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Here's who will be performing at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series:

Dates:

Aug. 29–30 – Joey Fatone & Friends
Aug. 31–Sept. 1 – MercyMe
Sept. 5–6 – KT Tunstall (NEW)
Sept. 7–8 – TobyMac
Sept. 12–14 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
Sept. 15 – Bacilos
Sept. 19–20 – Sheila E.
Sept. 21–22 – Ben Rector (NEW)
Sept. 26–27 – Tiffany
Sept. 28–29 – Jesse & Joy
Oct. 3–4 – Baha Men
Oct. 5–6 – TBD
Oct. 10–11 – The Wanted 2.0 (NEW)
Oct. 12–13 – The Fray
Oct. 17–20 – Hanson
Oct. 24–25 – Hoobastank
Oct. 26–27 – Smash Mouth
Oct. 31–Nov. 1 – Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy
Nov. 2–3 – Boyz II Men
Nov. 7–8 – David Archuleta
Nov. 9–10 – Jordin Sparks (NEW)
Nov. 14–15 – Bowling For Soup (NEW)
Nov. 16–17 – The Beach Boys (NEW)

Dining packages go on sale July 16:

https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/eat-to-the-beat-2025-lineup-full-concert-schedule/
Gah, I wish Ben Rector was during Wine and Dine. That'll be a great show.
Wish I could make either Bowling for Soup or Ben Rector

Might be down over the time David Archuleta and Jordin Sparks are performing
Who is even left from The Beach Boys?
Here's a look at the merchandise collections this year:

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker have whipped up cool creations in the lab—including apparel and drinkware:

Our favorite purple dragon is back in the kitchen to show off his favorite fare—with flair:

Remy is cooking up something amazing in this new collection that includes apparel, trading pins and more:

Mickey Mouse is taking over the kitchen in this new collection of home décor, apparel and more:

Commemorate your visit with celebratory apparel, accessories, kitchen essentials and more:
See! They still value the Muppets*!

*merchandise that delivers direct profits
Dining package details and pricing:

Choose from a variety of EPCOT eateries that offer concert series dining packages. Here’s what’s included with your meal:

At Most Participating Restaurants: An entrée and dessert, or one full buffet (where applicable)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage

At Spice Road Table: 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage

Plus, you’ll get one (1) guaranteed seat per person to one Eat to the Beat concert on the same day.

Biergarten Restaurant

Adult (ages 10+): $66

Child (ages 3-9): $35

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Chefs de France

Adult (ages 10+): $81

Child (ages 3-9): $33

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Coral Reef Restaurant

Adult (ages 10+): $73

Child (ages 3-9): $29

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Garden Grill Restaurant
 (Breakfast)


Adult (ages 10+): $66

Child (ages 3-9): $40

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Garden Grill Restaurant
(Lunch/Dinner)

Adult (ages 10+): $79

Child (ages 3-9): $49

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

La Crêperie de Paris

Adult (ages 10+): $56

Child (ages 3-9): $30

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

La Hacienda de San Angel
Adult (ages 10+): $82

Child (ages 3-9): $37

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Le Cellier Steakhouse


Adult (ages 10+): $99

Child (ages 3-9): $39

Dining Plan: 2 Table-Service Meals

Nine Dragons Restaurant


Adult (ages 10+): $60

Child (ages 3-9): $23
Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
(same-day dining packages only)

Adult (ages 10+): $36

Child (ages 3-9): $21

Dining Plan: 1 Quick-Service Meal

Rose & Crown Dining Room


Adult (ages 10+): $61

Child (ages 3-9): $26

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya


Adult (ages 10+): $80

Child (ages 3-9): $40

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Spice Road Table


Adult (ages 10+): $56

Child (ages 3-9): $21

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Teppan Edo


Adult (ages 10+): $80

Child (ages 3-9): $40

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Tutto Italia Ristorante
Adult (ages 10+): $77

Child (ages 3-9): $29

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal

Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

Adult (ages 10+): $65

Child (ages 3-9): $28

Dining Plan: 1 Table-Service Meal
↩ replying to DCBaker
Bowling for soup? Yes! I know what day I’m going.
↩ replying to lightningtap347
Mike Love (original) and Bruce Johnston (since 1965). John Stamos claims third longest association withe band (he's played with them for 40 years), but has never technically been an official member. (He will almost certainly show up for this performance -man is Disney obsessed.)
Disney has released the full list of performers for the Eat to the Beat concert series - the new additions are marked with an asterisk below:

*Aug. 28 - 4NRS Journey
Aug. 29 and 30 - Joey Fatone & Friends
Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 - MercyMe
*Sept. 2 to 4 - 4NRS Journey
Sept. 5 and 6 - KT Tunstall – NEW!
Sept. 7 and 8 - TobyMac
*Sept. 9 to 11 - Audio Exchange
Sept. 12 to 14 - STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
Sept. 15 - Bacilos
*Sept. 16 to 18 - La Calle Band
Sept. 19 and 20 - Sheila E.
Sept. 21 and 22 - Ben Rector – NEW!
*Sept. 23 to 25 - Evolution Motown
Sept. 26 and 27 - Tiffany
Sept. 28 and 29 - Jesse & Joy
*Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 - Southbound
Oct. 3 and 4 - Baha Men
Oct. 5 and 6 - Artist To Be Announced
*Oct. 7 to 9 - Element
Oct. 10 and 11 - The Wanted 2.0 – NEW!
Oct. 12 and 13 - The Fray
*Oct. 14 to 16 - Latin Ambition
Oct. 17 to 20 - Hanson
*Oct. 21 to 23 - The M-80's
Oct. 24 and 25 - Hoobastank
Oct. 26 and 27- Smash Mouth
*Oct. 28 to 30 - Hayfire
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Nov. 2 and 3 - Boyz II Men
*Nov. 4 to 6 - The Hooligans
Nov. 7 and 8 - David Archuleta
Nov. 9 and 10 - Jordin Sparks – NEW!
*Nov. 11 to 13 - Gilly & The Girl
Nov. 14 and 15 - Bowling for Soup – NEW!
Nov. 16 and 17 - The Beach Boys – NEW!
↩ replying to lightningtap347
My sister saw them and Peter Noone last week. She said the Beach Boys are declining by a lot singing wise.
Reservations open on August 12 for a limited-time Parisian breakfast buffet at Chefs de France during the Festival. The first seatings begin on September 5 and will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am-10:30am. The price is set at $64.95, which includes unlimited French champagne mimosas.

More details below:

Indulge in a traditional French breakfast experience that transports you straight to the cafés of Paris. Delight in a bountiful buffet featuring the following options.

This pre-paid breakfast buffet experience is only available for a limited time on Fridays and Saturdays during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Reservations will become available on August 12, 2025, for seatings starting September 5, 2025.

Assorted French Pastries

Buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, almond croissants and other assorted pastries

Freshly Baked Baguettes

Crisp on the outside, soft and warm on the inside—ideal for spreading with creamy butter or luxurious French jams

Cheeses & Charcuterie

A selection of premium cheeses and artisanal cured meats

Smoked Salmon

Delicate and silky slices of smoked salmon, perfect for pairing with fresh bread or a squeeze of lemon

Fresh Fruit

Seasonal fruit to balance the richness of the pastries and charcuterie

Enjoy the perfect accompaniment to your meal with unlimited mimosas, fruit juices and freshly brewed coffee served to your liking. It’s a leisurely breakfast made to savor with friends and loved ones.
Amazing! Hope that some of the other special events will follow!!
↩ replying to DCBaker
Won't be able to make it but glad to see they are bringing something extra for the festival

Some of my favorite memories are doing some of the special lunches, etc at F&W in the past