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NEWS: 2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series – Full Line Up & Details

I know you’re not supposed to have favorites, but if you’ve been following us for awhile you probably know that the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is at the top of our list. Of course there is the amazing show that the Disney World horticultural team puts on. Then there’s the dozens of festival kitchens serving up delicious bites and drinks. But high on the list is the Garden Rock Concert Series. This year’s concert line up features many Flower & Garden Festival favorites along with six brand new acts.

To turn things all the way up to 11 check out the Garden Rocks Dining Package that includes reserve seating so you won’t have to wait in that VERY long line to get in. Check out the full details below.


 

Welcome cast member Alex Gonzalez to center stage to share all the details:

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is blossoming back to life from March 4 to June 1, 2026, and so is the fan-favorite Garden Rocks Concert Series! With a mix of chart-topping legends, powerhouse vocalists, and Orlando’s rising local talent, this year’s lineup brings something fresh (and loud!) to the America Gardens Theatre.

Settle in for an evening of unforgettable hits, live energy, and toe tappin’ fun, because this year’s musical garden is absolutely bursting with star power.

2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup

    • 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

 

Admission to see your favorite act is included with EPCOT park entry, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those seeking guaranteed seating, dining packages are offered, allowing guests to enjoy a meal at select EPCOT restaurants before the show.

Garden Rocks Dining Package

Relish palate pleasing cuisine topped off with a musical treat at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. These sweet-as-honey dining packages pair fabulous food with these stellar performances, giving you the best of both worlds: a delicious meal and guaranteed seating at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Make your reservations starting on February 5 through the My Disney Experience app or the official Walt Disney World website.

What’s Included

Guests who book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package will enjoy:

    • An entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet, plus a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage.
      • The Spice Road Table package includes two small plates, shared tagine, shared dessert platter, and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage.
    • One (1) guaranteed seat per person to the Garden Rocks concert held the same day as your dining reservation.

It’s the perfect springtime night out: savor incredible flavors, then head over to America Gardens Theatre knowing your seat is waiting for you.

Keep following the Disney Parks Blog for more festival fun, foodie updates, and behind-the-scenes horticulture magic blooming soon at EPCOT.

For a no obligation, FREE Quote on a Disney vacation package, please contact our travel partner Magical Vacation Planner at 407-442-0227 (407-442-0215 for Spanish). You can also request a FREE quote online by Clicking HERE.



 

Chad & Cindy Nykamp

After years of multiple Walt Disney World vacations, Cindy and Chad's dream of living in Orlando came true in 2010. After friends and family made them their go-to-people for Walt Disney World advice, Cindy and Chad launched DisneyLists.com in August 2015 to share their knowledge and love of Disney. Chad and Cindy have been Disney World Annual Passholders for years, DVC members, together have raced more than 70 runDisney races, and particularly love cruising on the Disney Cruise Line. Chad and Cindy also regularly represent DisneyLists.com at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line media events. While attending these events, they get an insiders view of all the new things that have come to Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. These experiences have helped them gain knowledge and expertise they happily pass on to their followers. They still can't believe how lucky they are to have such an amazing opportunity and will continue to share Disney with anyone who will listen!
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