Epcot Eat to the Beat 2025 Lineup: Concerts, Dining Packages & How to Get Reserved Seats
The Epcot Eat to the Beat lineup is out. And I need you to sit down for a second.
Because this year? Disney absolutely cooked.
We're talking Hanson. Boyz II Men. Tiffany. Yellowcard. Fitz & the Tantrums. The Beach Boys (I wonder if they will have a special guest?). Bowling for Soup. Grace Potter. The Fray. Lauren Alaina. Allen Stone. Ben Rector. Did I mention Tiffany is back?
That's not a festival lineup — that's a feelings lineup. And I have them all.
Whether you're a 90s kid, a country fan, a rock loyalist, or someone whose entire personality is Motown, Epcot's Food & Wine Festival this year is your moment. And I'm here to make sure you don't miss a single beat.
The Full 2025 Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup
Concerts run daily (typically three shows per evening) at the America Gardens Theatre throughout the festival. Here's who's taking the stage:
August
Aug. 27 — Evolution: Motown
Aug. 28–31 — Hanson
September
Sept. 1–3 — Evolution: Motown
Sept. 4–5 — The War and Treaty (NEW!)
Sept. 6–7 — Yellowcard
Sept. 8–10 — Fly Guys
Sept. 11–12 — Couch (NEW!)
Sept. 13–14 — Fitz and the Tantrums(NEW!)
Sept. 15–17 — Latin Ambition
Sept. 18–19 — MercyMe
Sept. 20–21 — Grupo Mania (NEW!)
Sept. 22–24 — Metro Latino Band
Sept. 25–27 — Element
Sept. 28–29 — New Found Glory
Sept. 30 — Smash Mouth
October
Oct. 1 — Smash Mouth
Oct. 2–4 — Champagne Orchestra
Oct. 5–6 — Rey Ruiz (NEW!)
Oct. 7–8 — Tiffany
Oct. 9–11 — Viva Latina
Oct. 12–13 — The Fray
Oct. 14–15 — Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas
Oct. 16–18 — Jaclyn Hayden
Oct. 19–20 — Ben Rector
Oct. 21–22 — Allen Stone (NEW!)
Oct. 23–25 — Soundup
Oct. 26–27 — Lauren Alaina (NEW!)
Oct. 28–29 — Bowling for Soup
Oct. 30–31 — Southbound
November
Nov. 1 — Southbound
Nov. 2–3 — Boyz II Men
Nov. 4–5 — Big Head Todd and the Monsters (NEW!)
Nov. 6–8 — M-80's
Nov. 9–10 — Grace Potter (NEW!)
Nov. 11–12 — The Beach Boys
Nov. 13–16 — The Hooligans
Something for Everyone — And I Mean Everyone
Let me be clear about what this lineup actually is.
For the 90s kids: Hanson. Tiffany. Yellowcard. Boyz II Men. Smash Mouth. New Found Glory. This is basically a therapy session with better snacks.
For the country fans: Lauren Alaina and The War and Treaty are both making their Eat to the Beat debut this year.
For the alternative crowd: Fitz and the Tantrums, Grace Potter, Allen Stone, and Ben Rector round out a lineup that skews genuinely cool.
For the classic rock loyalists: The Beach Boys and Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas are right there for you.
For literally everyone else: Bowling for Soup exists and is always, always a good time.
This is the year you plan the Food & Wine trip. I'm telling you.
Wait — Did You Say John Stamos?
I did, and I need you to take this seriously. Disney hasn’t stated this officially and neither has John Stamos. This is just my theory but I want to go on the record so when it happens - I can say, “See - I said that was going to happen.” But absolutely NO ONE has told me this is true.
John Stamos has a long, well-documented history of sitting in as a drummer and percussionist with The Beach Boys. He is genuinely close with the band and has joined them on stage at concerts and events over the years — it's not a rumor, it's just his thing. He was in the Kokomo music video that was filmed at Disney’s Grand Floridian beach. He performed with the Beach Boys at Eat to the Beat in 2025.
The Beach Boys are at Epcot November 11–12.
I'm not promising anything. It does seem that anytime John Stamos shows up for a Disney event, he makes it more fun. So I am saying: if you've ever wanted a reason to plan a Disney trip in November, "The Beach Boys plus the possibility of John Stamos on drums at the America Gardens Theatre while you have a glass of wine" is a perfectly valid one.
You're welcome.
The Secret Upgrade: Epcot Dining Package + Reserved Concert Seating
Here's what I want every single one of my clients — and every person reading this — to know:
You don't have to stand in a crowd to see these concerts.
The Epcot Dining Package is a special dining experience at participating Epcot restaurants during the festival that includes reserved seating at Eat to the Beat built right into your meal. You dine at an already spectacular Epcot restaurant. You get an incredible meal. And then you walk to reserved seats — not standing room, not "get there 45 minutes early and hope for the best" — reserved seats — for that evening's concert.
It is one of the best-value, most underrated experiences in all of Disney World.
How It Works
Book a participating Epcot restaurant that's part of the Dining Package
Enjoy your full meal
Receive reserved seats in a dedicated section at America Gardens Theatre for that night's show
Watch Boyz II Men (or Tiffany, or Yellowcard — no judgment) with your glass of wine and zero crowd anxiety
What You Get When You Book Through Me
This is the part I actually love talking about.
When my clients book their Disney resort reservations through me, they don't just get a great resort rate. They get me in their corner for the entire planning process — including Advanced Dining Reservations.
ADRs open 60 days before your trip for most guests, and the Epcot Dining Package spots at popular restaurants go fast. If you're hoping to see a specific act — say, Hanson at the end of August or Boyz II Men in November — you need those dining reservations locked in before they disappear.
I handle all of it. You tell me who you want to see, and I make sure the dates line up and the reservation is made.
Here's what my clients get:
Resort booking with full personal service
Advanced Dining Reservations handled for you — including Epcot Dining Package restaurants
Expert guidance on the best restaurants for your group and the concert you want to catch
Ongoing support from booking through the day you arrive
No scrambling. No refreshing the Disney app at 6 AM. Just a trip that's actually planned.
This is just the start of it! There is so much more! If you want to get started go here.
My Personal Picks from the Lineup
I have to be transparent with you: I wish I could go to Tiffany. October 7–8. Reserved seats. That's already decided on my heart. But I have a cruise that is right before that and I am not sure I can make the schedule work so I might end up at one of these others!
If I were planning a trip around this lineup for maximum nostalgia and crowd energy, here's what I'd target:
Hanson (Aug. 28–31) — If you have kids who grew up on MMMBop, this is a full-circle moment. Also if you grew up on MMMBop.
Fitz & the Tantrums (Sept. 13–14) — New to the lineup this year and they are going to be electric.
Yellowcard (Sept. 6–7) — Ocean Avenue at Epcot. I don't make the rules.
Boyz II Men (Nov. 2–3) — If you want the full Food & Wine experience in peak fall weather with a legendary act, this is it.
Grace Potter (Nov. 9–10) — First time at Eat to the Beat, and she is going to be stunning.
Start Planning Now
The Food & Wine Festival runs August through November — but Dining Package spots at top restaurants book up fast once ADR windows open.
If you know you want to be there for a specific act, the time to start planning your resort stay is now.
Ready to book? Fill out my contact form and I'll reach out to put the whole thing together for you — resort, dining, concert targets, and everything in between.
Frequently Asked Questions About Epcot's Eat to the Beat Concert Series
What is Eat to the Beat at Epcot?
Eat to the Beat is a free concert series that runs during Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World. Live acts perform multiple shows per evening at the America Gardens Theatre, and festival admission (included with regular park admission) is all you need to attend.
Do I need special tickets for the Eat to the Beat concerts?
General admission to the concerts is free with Epcot park admission. However, if you want reserved section seating (it is not assigned), you'll need to book the Epcot Dining Package at a participating restaurant for the evening of the show.
What is the Epcot Dining Package?
The Epcot Dining Package is a special dining experience at select Epcot restaurants during the Food & Wine Festival that includes reserved concert seating at America Gardens Theatre for that evening's Eat to the Beat show. It's one of the best ways to experience the concerts without standing in a general admission crowd.
When should I book my Epcot Dining Package?
As early as possible. Advanced Dining Reservations for most Disney World restaurants open 60 days before your visit date, and popular Dining Package spots fill up quickly — especially for high-demand acts. Working with a Disney travel advisor ensures your reservations are made at the earliest available window.
How do I book the Epcot Dining Package through a travel advisor?
When you book your Disney resort reservation through me, I handle your Advanced Dining Reservations as part of my personal client service — including locking in Dining Package spots for the concert dates you care about most. Reach out to get started.
Which concerts are new to Eat to the Beat this year?
Several acts are making their Eat to the Beat debut: The War and Treaty, Couch, Fitz and the Tantrums, Grupo Mania, Rey Ruiz, Allen Stone, Lauren Alaina, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and Grace Potter.
