One of the most noticeable shifts at Walt Disney World over the past year has been the return and expansion of live entertainment. From Broadway-style stage shows to atmospheric performers and Disney Springs musicians, live entertainment is once again becoming a major part of the experience.

If you are planning a trip, here is where you can currently find live entertainment, which park it’s in, and what to expect.

Magic Kingdom Live Entertainment

Festival of Fantasy Parade

Park: Magic Kingdom
Location: Parade route from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A.
Frequency: Typically once daily (sometimes twice on busy days)
Time: Usually mid-afternoon

This full daytime parade features floats from Tangled, Frozen, Peter Pan, Maleficent, and more. It remains one of the most elaborate daytime parades at Walt Disney World.

Why it matters: Magic Kingdom daytime entertainment had been scaled back in past years, and Festival of Fantasy anchors the park’s live offerings.

Happily Ever After Fireworks

Park: Magic Kingdom
Location: Cinderella Castle
Frequency: Nightly (weather permitting)

This nighttime spectacular combines fireworks, projections, and a powerful musical score. It is one of the most in-demand nighttime shows at Walt Disney World.

Arrive at least 45–60 minutes early for prime viewing on Main Street.

Country Bear Musical Jamboree

Park: Magic Kingdom
Location: Frontierland
Type: Indoor stage show
Duration: About 15 minutes

This reimagined classic features updated music while keeping the beloved characters. It offers an air-conditioned break with continuous performances throughout the day.

Character Cavalcades

Short pop-up processions still happen throughout the day, especially during busier seasons.

EPCOT Live Entertainment

EPCOT currently has the strongest live entertainment lineup.

Festival of the Arts – Disney on Broadway Concert Series

Location: America Gardens Theatre
When: Mid-January through mid-February

Broadway performers from Disney stage productions perform nightly concerts. Shows typically run:

• 5:30 PM
• 6:45 PM
• 8:00 PM

These concerts are included with park admission, though dining packages are available for reserved seating.

Flower and Garden Festival – Garden Rocks Concert Series

Location: America Gardens Theatre
When: Early March through late May

This series features popular bands and artists on select nights, with local acts on weekdays. Performances typically run three times nightly.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series – Food and Wine Festival

Location: America Gardens Theatre
When: Late summer through fall

Well-known artists perform in 30-minute sets. Seating fills quickly for recognizable names.

Voices of Liberty

Location: The American Adventure Pavilion
Frequency: Multiple performances daily

This a cappella group performs patriotic and Americana music inside the rotunda. It is one of EPCOT’s most consistent live performances year-round.

Hollywood Studios Live Entertainment

Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage

Location: Sunset Boulevard Theater of the Stars
Frequency: Multiple showtimes daily

A Broadway-style condensed version of the animated classic featuring live performers and elaborate costumes.

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Location: Echo Lake
Frequency: Several performances daily

A live stunt show demonstrating behind-the-scenes action sequences inspired by the films.

Fantasmic

Location: Hollywood Hills Amphitheater
Frequency: Nightly during peak seasons

This large-scale nighttime spectacular features live performers, water projections, and fireworks. Seating is amphitheater style, and it fills up during busy months.

Animal Kingdom Live Entertainment

Festival of the Lion King

Location: Harambe Theatre
Frequency: Multiple shows daily

This is one of the highest-rated live shows at Walt Disney World. It blends acrobatics, live vocals, and large-scale puppetry.

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond

Location: Theater in the Wild
Type: Broadway-style musical
Frequency: Multiple showtimes daily

A fully reimagined musical version of Finding Nemo featuring puppetry and live performers.

Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe

Location: Africa
Type: Street performance
Frequency: Scheduled sets throughout the day

An energetic live drum performance that adds atmosphere to the Africa section of the park.

Disney Springs Live Entertainment

Disney Springs offers some of the most consistent free live entertainment on property.

Waterside Stage

Located near World of Disney, this stage features live bands and vocal performers in the evenings.

House of Blues

Offers:

• Ticketed concerts
• Gospel brunch performances
• Live music events

Check their schedule in advance for touring acts.

Raglan Road Irish Pub

Live Irish dancers and musicians perform nightly. This is one of the most reliable live entertainment venues at Disney Springs and runs year-round.

The Edison

Often features:

• Live bands
• DJ nights
• Themed entertainment evenings

Schedules vary by season.

Seasonal and Holiday Entertainment

During:

• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
• New Year’s Eve

Additional live stage shows and specialty performances are added, including limited-time parades and fireworks.

Why Live Entertainment Matters Again

Live entertainment changes the pacing of a Disney day. It provides:

• Air-conditioned breaks
• Crowd dispersal options
• Unique experiences beyond rides
• Emotional storytelling moments

With Broadway-style shows, concert series, parades, and resort performances expanding again, live entertainment is once again a major part of what makes Disney feel immersive.