Two nights of live music at EPCOT have been pulled from the calendar. Walt Disney World Resort confirmed on Wednesday, October 28, that The Beach Boys will not perform as planned during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, leaving a gap that is now filled by another act.
The Cancellation
The band was set to take the stage at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion on November 11 and 12 as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Walt Disney World Resort updated its official entertainment schedule on Wednesday to remove the group, giving EPCOT guests roughly two weeks’ notice before the first show.
Neither Walt Disney World Resort nor The Beach Boys has explained why the performances were canceled.
A Familiar Face Steps In
John Stamos and his band, John Stamos and the California Sound, will play those two nights instead. Stamos is a frequent collaborator with the Disney parks, with his recent projects including the Muppets retheme of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.
What’s Left on the Schedule
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival began on August 27 and continues through November 21, 2026, with almost 50 tasting stations spread across the World Showcase and other park neighborhoods. The remaining Eat to the Beat lineup is:
- October 28 and 29: Bowling For Soup
- October 30 and 31, November 1: Southbound
- November 2 and 3: Boyz II Men
- November 4 and 5: Big Head Todd and The Monsters (NEW)
- November 6 and 8: M-80’s
- November 9 and 10: Grace Potter (NEW)
- November 11 and 12: John Stamos and the California Sound
- November 13 and 16: The Hooligans
How To Secure a Seat
Concert admission is included with an EPCOT theme park ticket, but space is limited, and seating lines often form hours before showtime. Guests who want a guaranteed spot can book a Table-Service dining reservation at an eligible EPCOT restaurant or buy the same-day dining package at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, the Quick-Service location in the American Adventure Pavilion.
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