As spring comes to Walt Disney World Resort, so too does the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Upon its return, Garden Rocks Concert Series 2026 is here too. This performance series brings dozens of beloved bands nightly to the America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT.
Garden Rocks 2026 and the festival are both included with a park entrance ticket. Guests do not have to purchase anything additional to experience them.
Garden Rocks Concert Series 2026 Location
Dates: Nightly from March 4 to June 1, 2026
Showtimes: 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT
EPCOT Garden Rocks 2026 Lineup
All entertainment and artist appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
The Music of ABBA
Dates: March 5, 6, 7
Also known as Arrival from Sweden, this band sometimes includes ABBA original musicians. Some of the hits they have been known to perform include “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Money Money Money,” and “Thank You For The Music.” Arrival from Sweden is the only musical group that was allowed to perform an unreleased ABBA song: “Just a Notion.”
Simple Plan
Dates: March 8, 9
Formed in 1999, Simple Plan is a pop-punk and alt-rock band. Some of their biggest hits include “I’m Just a Kid,” “Welcome to My Life,” and “Perfect.” They’ve released six studio albums from 2002 to 2022. The band performs with four core members: Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, Jeff Stinco, and Sébastien Lefebvre.
Blue October
Dates: March 13, 14
Rock/alt-rock band Blue October dates back to 1995 and is best known for their songs “Into the Ocean” and “Hate Me.” Currently, the band comprises Justin Furstenfeld, Jeremy Furstenfeld, Ryan Delahoussaye, Matt Noveskey, and Steve Schilitz. It was formed by the Furstenfelds and Delahoussaye.
Billy Ocean
Dates: March 15, 16
Singer-songwriter Billy Ocean’s biggest hits emerged in the 1970s and 80s. Some of his biggest hits in R&B, pop, and soul include “Caribbean Queen,” “Loverboy,” and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car.” He is currently the biggest Black recording star Britain has ever produced.
THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
Dates: March 20, 21, 22, 23
Starring the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II, The Orchestra is an English pop/rock band. It was formed in 2000 by former members of both ELO and ELO Part II. Some of the biggest hits from the band include “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Don’t Bring Me Down,” and “Telephone Line.”
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
Dates: March 27, 28
The English pop rock group Herman’s Hermits came up in the charts in the 1960s with hits such as “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Into Something Good,” and “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat.” Former band leader Peter Noone rose to fame at 15 years old with the band and is still performing on his own.
38 Special
Dates: March 29, 30
The hard rock band .38 Special was co-founded in 1974 by Richard Donaled Barnes and Donnie Van Zant, brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder Ronnie Van Zant. Now comprising Don Barnes, Bobby Capps, Gary Moffatt, Barry Dunaway, and Jerry Riggs, the band is known for hits such as “Hold on Loosely” and “Caught Up in You.”
Chubby Checker 
Dates: April 3, 4
Another musical superstar from the 1960s is Chubby Checker. The rock and roller is known widely for his cover of “The Twist” as well as other songs, including “Let’s Twist Again,” “Dancin’ Party,” and “Pony Time.” His music spurred popularized several dance styles of the time, including (of course) The Twist, The Fly, and The Pony, to name a few.
Sugar Ray 
Dates: April 5, 6
What began as a metal band in its inception in 1992, Sugar Ray transitioned into a more pop and alt-rock sound later on. Led by singer Mark McGrath, the band’s biggest hits were released in the 1990s and 2000s. These hits include “Fly,” “Every Morning,” “Someday,” and “Falls Apart.”
Information Society
Dates: April 10, 11
Also known as InSoc, this electronic band is known for its dance beats. Their biggest hits include “What’s on Your Mind (Pure Energy),” “Walking Away,” “Running,” and “Repetition.” It was founded in 1982 by Paul Robb, James Cassidy, and Kurt Harland Larson.
Rick Springfield
Dates: April 12, 13
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Rick Springfield’s career has included dozens of singles, over 20 albums, and even acting in projects such as “Hard to Hold” and “High Tide.” Some of the pop-rock musician’s biggest hits include “Jessie’s Girl,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “I Get Excited,” “Love Somebody,” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers.”
Berlin
Dates: April 17, 18
Known for their new wave and synth-pop sound, Berlin’s music exploded in the 1980s. Their most well-known song is probably “Take My Breath Away,” which was featured in Top Gun. Some of their other biggest hits include “The Metro,” “No More Words,” and “Now It’s My Turn.” The original band members included John Crawford, Dan Van Patten, Chris Ruiz-Velasco, and Tyson A. Cobb.
The Commodores
Dates: April 19, 20
The funk/soul band that rose Lionel Richie to fame in the 70s and 80s, The Commodores, was formed after the original band members met at then-Tuskegee Institute. Some of the band’s biggest hits include “Brick House,” “Three Times a Lady,” “Easy, ” and “Just to Be Close to You.”
FireHouse
Dates: April 24, 25
Glam and hard rock band FireHouse dates back to 1984, but became hit makers in the 1990s. American Idol contestant Nate Peck became the lead vocalist of the band after C.J. Snare died in 2024. The band’s biggest hits include “Don’t Treat Me Bad,” “All She Wrote,” Reach For the Sky,” and “I Live My Life For You.”
Air Supply
Dates: April 26, 27
Air Supply is another band that came up primarily in the 70s and 80s. This soft rock duo from Melbourne, Australia, was created by (and still stars) Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell. Some of their biggest hits include “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing At All,” and “Every Woman in the World.”
A Flock of Seagulls
Dates: May 1, 2
Also a hitmaker of the 1980s, A Flock of Seagulls is an English new wave/synth-pop band. They won a Grammy Award for “D.N.A,” and some of their other big hits include “I Ran (So Far Away,” “The More You Live, The More You Love,” and “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You).”
Plain White T’s
Dates: May 3, 4
Plain White T’s biggest hit was, undeniably, “Hey There Delilah” from 2007. It was founded by Tom Higgenson, Dave Tirio, and Ken Fletcher. This pop-rock/pop-punk band had its biggest hits in the 2000s. Other big hits include “1,2,3,4,” “Rhythm of Love,” and “Hate (I Really Don’t Like You).”
Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves
Dates: May 8, 9
Originally from the band Katrina & The Waves, Katrina is a solo artist. After she went out on her own, Katrina also spent some time doing musical theater and became a TV presenter. The band is best known for its song “Walking on Sunshine.” Other hits included “That’s the Way,” “Do You Want Crying,” and “Sun Street.”
98 Degrees
Dates: May 10, 11
A boy band launched in 1996, 98 Degrees comprised brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre. Their sound is a combination of R&B and pop, and this group continues to release new music. Some of their biggest hits include “Thank God I Found You,” “The Hardest Thing,” and “I Do (Cherish You).”
The Spinners
Dates: May 15, 16
Originally formed in 1954, The Spinners released several hit songs in the 60s and 70s. There are currently no original members touring. They’ve also been known as the Detroit Spinners and Motown Spinners since there was a British group called the Spinners, too. Some of their biggest hits include “Then Came You,” “I’ll Be Around,” and “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love.”
Josiah Queen
Dates: May 17, 18
Josiah Queen is known as a Christian contemporary and folk artist. He began releasing music at 16, and his debut album hit Number One on the Top Christian Albums chart. Just a few years into his career, some of Queen’s biggest hits include “Can’t Steal My Joy,” “Dusty Bibles,” “My Promised Land,” and “The Prodigal.”
Iam Tongi
Dates: May 22, 23
Iam Tongi was the winner of American Idol season 21 in 2023. He was the first person from Hawaii and the first Pacific Islander to win the competition. Tongi sang the new version of “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” for the live-action Lilo & Stitch with the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus. He has released a few other songs since winning idol including “Why Kiki?” and “I’ll Be Seeing You.”
A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
Dates: May 24, 25
Pop and rock musician A.J. Croce performs some of his own music and that of his late father, Jim Croce. Jim died right before A.J.’s second birthday. Some of the songs often performed in this showcase are “Time in a Bottle (a song written for A.J.),” “Operator,” and “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim.”
Queensrÿche
Dates: May 29, 30
A prog-rock and heavy metal band, Queensrÿche has been recording since the 1980s. They are still touring with two original band members: Michael Wilton and Eddie Jackson. Hits from this band include “Silent Lucidity,” “Eyes of a Stranger,” “Jet City Woman,” and “Queen of the Reich.”
Maverick City Music
Dates: May 31, June 1
This contemporary Christian worship music collective was created in 2018 and has over a dozen members. Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay founded the group, which created over 100 songs between over 100 artists and songwriters and 17 songwriting camps. Some of their biggest hits include “Fear Is Not My Future,” “Promises,” and “Rest on Us.”
Garden Rocks Dining Package
For guests who want to guarantee themselves seating for the concerts, you can reserve a Garden Rocks Dining Package. Reservations launch on February 5 on the Disney World website and the My Disney Experience app.
Guests who book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package will receive:
An entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet, plus a nonalcoholic 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.
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will bloom at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort from March 4 to June 1, 2026.
Topiaries and Gardens
The stars of this EPCOT festival are the topiaries and gardens found throughout the park. This year’s festival will feature over 60 character topiaries and more than 31 gardens and other exhibits. These are located across the various areas of EPCOT.
Spike the Bee Scavenger Hunt
Guests can enjoy a scavenger hunt throughout the gardens with Spike the Bee leading the way. You will look for character-themed eggs in this festival activity.
Outdoor Kitchens and More
Food and beverages are also a huge part of this EPCOT festival. You can sample tasty delights at the outdoor kitchens, which will serve brand-new dishes. Or you can take up the challenge of The Garden Graze food stroll to collect a prize for indulging in a culinary journey.
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