9 new acts join hit makers of all genres appearing Aug. 30 – Nov. 12, 2018

Kenny G-epcot food & wine eat to the beatThirty-two musical acts will perform during the 23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Aug. 30-Nov. 12, 2018. These performers represent a diverse collection of hitmakers from pop to country to R&B and more.

The concert series packs a powerful lineup ready to rock the America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. daily. Eat to the Beat welcomes nine new-to-the-festival bands including MercyMe, Sheila E and Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts, who join 23 returning acts.

The lineup (included in Epcot admission and subject to change) includes the following artists, best known for these popular songs:

  • Aug. 30-31 Blue October – “Into the Ocean”
  • Sept. 1-3 Tiffany – “I Think We’re Alone Now”
  • Sept. 4-5 NEW! MercyMe – “I Can Only Imagine”
  • Sept. 6-7 NEW! Glass Tiger – “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)”
  • Sept. 8-9 NEW! Tauren Wells – “Hills and Valleys”
  • Sept. 10-11 Postmodern Jukebox – Known for vintage-style covers of modern hits
  • Sept. 12-13 NEW! Vertical Horizon – “Everything You Want”
  • Sept. 14-16 Baha Men – “Who Let the Dogs Out”
  • Sept. 17-19 Plain White T’s – “Hey There Delilah”
  • Sept. 20-21 Living Colour – “Cult of Personality”
  • Sept. 22-23 NEW! Sheila E – “The Glamorous Life”
  • Sept. 24-26 Sugar Ray – “Every Morning”
  • Sept. 27-28 David Cook – “Light On”
  • Sept. 29-30 Jeffrey Osborne – “On the Wings of Love”
  • Oct. 1-2 NEW! Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts – Known for their soulful rhythm & blues covers
  • Oct. 3-4 Everclear – “Santa Monica”
  • Oct. 5-7 Mark Wills – “19 Something”
  • Oct. 8-10 Air Supply – “All Out of Love”
  • Oct. 11-12 NEW! Anderson East – “All on My Mind”
  • Oct. 13-14 Smash Mouth – “All Star”
  • Oct. 15-16 NEW! 98 Degrees – “Give Me Just One Night”
  • Oct. 17-18 38 Special – “Hold On Loosely”
  • Oct. 19-21 The Devon Allman Project – “Ragged and Dirty”
  • Oct. 22-23 Kenny G – “Songbird”
  • Oct. 24-25 Billy Ocean – “Get Outta My Dreams”
  • Oct. 26-28 Starship featuring Mickey Thomas – “We Built this City”
  • Oct. 29-31 Hanson – “MMMBop”
  • Nov. 1-2 NEW! High Valley – “She’s with Me.”
  • Nov. 3-4 Taylor Dayne – “Prove Your Love”
  • Nov. 5-7 Boyz II Men – “End of the Road”
  • Nov. 8-9 The Hooters – “And We Danced”
  • Nov. 10-12 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – “Go Daddy-O”

(Songs listed are for artist recognition only and may not be included in the concert set list)

Festival-goers can book Eat to the Beat Dining Packages at 15 popular Epcot restaurants, guaranteeing a breakfast, lunch or dinner reservation and confirmed seating at a same-day Eat to the Beat concert. Reservations can be booked at (407) WDW-FEST or (407) 939-3378. Visit TasteEpcot.com for details.

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