Entertainment Lineup and Schedule for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Today is the first day of the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. This fan-favorite event in EPCOT highlights Christmas from around the World.
Everything from meeting Santa Claus to Holiday Storytellers there is something for everyone!
Let’s dive in a take a look at the Entertainment Lineup for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
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Santa Greeting
Bring the whole family along for a classic, time-honored tradition—photos with Santa Claus!
Location: The Odyssey Pavilion
Show Times: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Dates: Daily – November 24 through December 24, 2023
JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season
Experience the joy of Christmas and Kwanzaa in the uplifting Gospel, R&B and holiday songs of the JOYFUL! ensemble.
Location: World Showcase Plaza
Show Times: 1:15 PM, 2:20 PM, 3:25 PM and 4:30 PM
Meet Storytellers
Travel through the World Showcase and discover holiday traditions celebrated by diverse cultures.
Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
Sunday through Thursday
Sundays through Thursdays
11:05am, 11:55am, 12:45pm, 2:45pm, 3:50pm, 4:55pm
25-minute performances
¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre.
Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
Daily – 11:35am, 12:20pm, 1:10pm, 2:05pm, 4:15pm, 5:20pm, 6:15pm, 7:10pm
15-minute performances
Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.
China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
Daily – 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
15-minute performances
Catch a glimpse of a colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.
Italy Pavilion – La Befana
Daily – 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5pm, 5:50pm
15-minute performances
Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kindhearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.
Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
Daily – 11:35am, 12:35pm, 1:40pm, 2:40pm, 4:20pm, 5:15pm, 6pm, 6:45pm
15-minute performances
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year!
Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
Daily – 10:30am, 11:40am, 12:40pm, 1:35pm, 2:35pm, 4pm, 5pm, 5:45pm
15-minute performances
Witness a storyteller recount traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.
France Pavilion – Pere Noel
Daily – 10am, 11:05am, 12:10pm, 12:50pm, 2:20pm, 3:25pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm
15-minute performances
Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.
United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
Daily – 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:25pm, 4pm, 5:10pm, 6pm, 6:45pm
15-minute performances
Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom with good cheer.
Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Daily – 1:40pm, 2:45pm, 3:50pm, 4:55pm, 6pm, 6:40pm
20-minute performances
Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.
Here is a look at the Holiday Storytellers from 2022:
Candlelight Processional
Gather with friends and family to hear the story of Christmas—brought to life by celebrity narrators.
- Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT
- Dates: November 24 to December 30, 2023
- Showtimes: 5:15 PM, 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM
Entertainment is subject to change without notice.
Current Schedule:
- Chrissy Metz (NEW): Nov. 24-25
- Luis Fonsi (NEW): Nov. 26-27
- Ann-Margret (NEW): Nov. 28-29
- Simu Liu: Nov. 30-Dec. 2
- John Stamos: Dec. 3-5
- Neil Patrick Harris: Dec. 6-8
- Marlee Matlin: Dec. 9-11
- Brendan Fraser (NEW): Dec. 12-14
- Eva Longoria (NEW): Dec. 15-16
- Joey McIntyre (NEW): Dec. 17-18
- Sterling K. Brown (NEW): Dec. 19-20
- Jordan Fisher (NEW): Dec. 21-23
- Steven Curtis Chapman: Dec. 24-26
- Audra McDonald (NEW): Dec. 27-28
- Lisa Ling: Dec. 29-30
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