Six new artists will be added to the lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series, the musical aspect of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which begins at the theme park in early March. Among the newcomers are Katrina, of Information Society (“What’s on Your Mind (Pure Energy)”) and former Katrina and the Waves fame.
Other performers debuting at the fest include FireHouse; “American Idol” winner I Am Tongi. Josiah Queen is a Christian singer from Florida. And the music of ABBA that starts the series.
Also returning among the 20 acts are popular artists such as Rick Springfield, 98 Degrees, Sugar Ray, Plain White T’s and Billy Ocean.
Concerts are held primarily Thursdays through Sundays during the festival, which runs from March 4 to June 1 at Walt Disney World. The performance is included in regular Epcot admission.
The 2026 Garden Rocks concert lineup is subject to change:
• March 5th-7th: ABBA music.
• March 8-9: Simple Plan.
• March 13-14: Blue October.
• March 20-23: Orchestra (former members of ELO and ELO Part II).
• March 27-28: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone.
• March 29-30: 38 Specials.
• April 3-4: Chubby Checker.
• April 5-6: Sugar Ray.
• April 10-11: Information Society.
Eileen Perilla, special correspondent for the Orlando Sentinel
Rick Springfield (“Jesse’s Girl”) will sing at Epcot this spring. (Eileen Perilla/Orlando Sentinel Special Reporter)
●April 12-13: Rick Springfield.
• April 17-18: Berlin.
• April 19-20: Commodores.
• April 24-25: Fire Department.
• April 26-27: Air supply.
• May 1-2: Flock of seagulls.
• May 3-4: Plain white T-shirt.
●May 8-9: Katrina (formerly of Katrina & the Waves).
• May 10-11: 98 degrees.
• May 15-16: Spinners.
●May 17th-18th: Queen Josiah.
• May 22-23: I Am Tongi.
• May 24-25: AJ Croce: Croce Plays Croce.
• May 29-30: Queensryche.
• May 31-June 1: Maverick City Music.
Known for its signature topiaries, gardens, and outdoor kitchen, the festival begins nine days after the Epcot International Arts Festival ends.
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