America Gardens Theatre
Entertainment at Epcot®
America Gardens Theatre is a large outdoor waterfront venue featuring live music and shows for Guests of all ages at Epcot theme park
America Gardens Theatre overlooks the World Showcase Lagoon and is situated opposite the American Adventure Pavilion. Hosting musical surprises from around the globe throughout the year, the America Gardens Theatre offers a comfortable setting where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the various musical acts and live shows that grace its open-air stage.
The theater features a high-quality sound sytem and spacious seating, so you are sure to enjoy the show from any location.
Popular concert series take place at American Gardens Theatre during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The stage is also home to the Holidays Around the World Candlelight Processional.
Be sure to check the Times Guide at Epcot to know exactly who is scheduled to appear and at what times.
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Quick Tips
- IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, a 12-minute fireworks, laser and water show that plays nightly for Guests of all ages at the World Showcase area, celebrates the history of the world and its people through brilliant effects and inspiring music. Check the Epcot theme park Times Guide for show times.
- As you wait to enter The American Adventure attraction in Epcot theme park, you may be entertained by The Voices of Liberty, an a capella group that sings traditional American music.
- Popular Disney Characters can be found at the Epcot Character Spot in the Future World area and near the Japan, Morocco, France and United Kingdom Pavilions in the World Showcase area of Epcot theme park—so don't forget to bring your cameras and autograph book!
- The Mo' Rockin musical group blends World Music and rhythms with soulful vocals to create infectious grooves and a high energy sound. Add dance and improvisation to the mix and you can see why Mo' Rockin has been a don't-miss show at the Moroccan Pavilion at Epcot theme park since 1999.
- Mariachi Cobre is a spirited 12-piece Mexican Mariachi band that performs the traditional folk music of Jalisco, Mexico daily in the Mexico Pavilion near the Grand Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros attraction. Check the Epcot theme park Times Guide for show times.
