Who’s ready to rock at this year’s Garden Rocks Concert Series?
The special event takes place during the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival and features both famous and local Orlando acts.
The 2023 Flower and Garden Fetstival begin March 1 and ends on July 5.
You can also purchase dining packages that will give you guaranteed seating during the concerts.
On February 1, Disney announced more information about the musical lineup and dining packages. Here’s what you need to know.
2023 Garden Rocks Concert Series Schedule
Garden Rocks concerts take place at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. during the festival.
You can catch internationally recognized artists performing Friday through Monday and local Orlando talent on Tuesday through Thursday at the America Gardens Theater in the American Adventure pavilion.
Here are the famous acts playing at this year’s festival (remaining acts will be announced later):
- March 3-4 – Journey former lead vocalist STEVE AUGERI
- March 5-6 – Daughtry
- March 10-11 – Tommy DeCarlo
- March 12-13 – Smash Mouth
- March 17-18 – Mike DelGuidice
- March 19-20 – Blue Oyster Cult – NEW
- March 24-25 – Berlin
- March 26-27 – The Pointer Sisters
- March 31 – Luis Figueroa – NEW
- April 1-2 – Piso 21 – NEW
- April 3 – TBD
- April 7-8 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
- April 9-10 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
- April 16-17 – Switchfoot – NEW
- April 21-22 – A Flock of Seagulls
- April 23-24 – Jo Dee Messina
- April 28-29 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, The Voice Of Player
- April 30, May 1 – Kool and the Gang
- May 5-8 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
- May 12-15 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
- May 19-20 – A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce – NEW
- May 21-22 – Casting Crowns – NEW
- May 26-27 – Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago – NEW
- May 28-29 – Rick Springfield
- June 2-5 – Plain White T’s
- June 9-10 – The Spinners
- June 11-12 – The Commodores
- June 16-17 – Vertical Horizon
- June 18-19 – Tony Orlando
- June 23-26 – Simple Plan
- June 30, July 1 – Living Colour
- July 2-3 – Wang Chung
2023 Garden Rocks Dining Packages
Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Packages open February 9. You can make reservations online up to 60 days prior to your visit.
Here are this year’s locations and pricing (minus tax and gratuity):
| RESTAURANT | ADULT (AGES 10 & UP) | CHILD (Ages 3 TO 9) |
| Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Norway Pavilion | $74.00 | $48.00 |
| Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion | $60.00 | $34.00 |
| Coral Reef Restaurant The Living Seas | $69.00 | $27.00 |
| Garden Grill Restaurant The Land Pavilion | $66.00 | $43.00 |
| Le Cellier Steakhouse Canada Pavilion | $95.00 | $36.00 |
| Regal Eagle Smokehouse America Pavilion *Available as same-day dining package | $35.00 | $20.00 |
| Rose & Crown Dining Room United Kingdom Pavilion | $59.00 | $25.00 |
| Spice Road Table Morocco Pavilion | $47.00 | $20.00 |
To check availability for same-day dining packages, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse. Same-day packages are subject to availability and may not be available on peak dates.
Each package includes:
- A meal at a participating restaurant
- Spice Road Table: Includes 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage
- All Other Participating Restaurants: Includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet/family-style meal (where applicable), as well as a nonalcoholic beverage
- One guaranteed seat per person to a Garden Rocks concert held on the same day
You will receive Garden Rocks badges at the restaurant after your meal, which will specify the date and show time you have reserved. You’ll then enter the America Gardens Theatre in a separate queue and will be seated on a first-come, first served basis. Seating is guaranteed.
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