The EPCOT 2021 International Food & Wine Festival will kick off on July 15 with its famous Global Marketplaces, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, merchandise, and more! The event will run through November 20.
Now, as we inch closer to the official debut, Disney has announced the lineup of bands performing as part of the America Gardens Bandstand!
Entertainment at EPCOT’s 2021 Food & Wine Festival

As far as entertainment goes, we already knew Guests can look forward to Voice of Liberty, the Jammin’ Chefs, and Mariachi Cobre as they will return for the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. However, you may have noticed that the fan-favorite Eat to the Beat concert series, which features famous bands and artists that perform as part of the festival, will not be returning. The good news is something new is coming — America Gardens Bandstand.
Disney Parks Blog previously shared the following details regarding entertainment at the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival:
…with performances by Voices of Liberty, Mariachi Cobre and Jammin’ Chefs. The festival will also open with America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare, a live-music concert series performed Friday through Monday evenings. Local bands from across Central Florida will take to the America Gardens Theatre stage, playing popular songs of yesterday and today.
America Gardens Bandstand Schedule

Now, Walt Disney World has updated their website to include a list of dates with bands performing as part of the America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare:
America Gardens Bandstand
The 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens with America Gardens Bandstand presented by Florida Blue Medicare, a live music concert series Friday through Monday evenings. Watch as local bands from across Central Florida take to the stage at America Gardens Theatre, playing popular songs of yesterday and today.
Explore show dates and bands:
July 16 to 19: Epic! Live
July 23 to 26: Champagne Orchestra
July 30 to August 2: Element
August 6 to 9: Sound Society
August 13 to 16: The Hooligans
August 20 to 23: The Vybe
August 27 to 30: The M-80s
September 3 to 6: Latin Ambition
September 10 to 13: Audio Exchange
September 17 to 20: The Hooligans
September 24 to 27: Epic! Live
More on the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Related: Select Food and Wine Booths Won’t Open With Start of Festival
Families will once again be able to participate in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, listen to musical performances by Voice of Liberty, the Jammin’ Chefs, and Mariachi Cobre, and even sample delicious foods and drinks from around the world.
For a full guide to the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, visit our website here.
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