Disney: Jordin Sparks, Beach Boys set for Epcot concerts

[Disney4me]

Walt Disney World has revealed the performers for this year’s Eat to the Beat concert series, the musical element of the Epcot International Food  & Wine Festival. New acts on the list include Jordin Sparks, KT Tunstall and, in the final concerts of 2025, the Beach Boys.

The lineup including several returning favorites, including Boyz II Men, Hanson (the only act on stage for four nights), Tiffany, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy and Joey Fatone & Friends, which will be the opening headliner act on Aug. 29, the Friday before Labor Day.

The schedule, subject to change, includes:

• Aug. 29-30: Joey Fatone & Friends.

• Aug. 31-Sept. 1: MercyMe.

• Sept. 5-6: KT Tunstall.

• Sept. 7-8: TobyMac.

• Sept. 12-14: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas.

• Sept. 15: Bacilos.

• Sept. 19-20: Sheila E.

• Sept. 21-22: Ben Rector.

• Sept. 26-27: Tiffany.

• Sept. 28-29: Jesse & Joy.

• Oct. 3-4: Baha Men.

• Oct. 5-6: TBA.

• Oct. 10-11: The Wanted 2.0.

• Oct. 12-13: The Fray.

• Oct. 17-20: Hanson.

• Oct. 24-25: Hoobastank.

• Oct. 26-27: Smash Mouth.

• Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

• Nov. 2-3: Boyz II Men.

• Nov. 7-8: David Archuleta.

• Nov. 9-10: Jordin Sparks.

• Nov. 14-15: Bowling for Soup.

• Nov. 16-17: The Beach Boys.

The festival runs Aug. 28-Nov. 17, and gaps in the concert schedule are occupied by local acts.  Performances are held at the theme park’s America Gardens Theatre at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily.  They are included with regular Epcot admission.

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