D23 2026: Star-Studded Afternoon Entertainment Lineup Announced

This year’s D23 is lined up with a star-studded lineup at the fan favorite event running from August 14 to August 16, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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The Official Disney Fan Club has revealed an impressive lineup of afternoon programming packed with concerts, exclusive presentations, celebrity appearances, nostalgic celebrations, and unforgettable Disney storytelling.

D23 Events

Taking place August 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, this year’s event promises more than 50 panels, shows, and presentations spread across five stages. Whether you’re a lifelong Disney fan, collector, theme park enthusiast, or animation lover, something is happening throughout the weekend.

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• One of the biggest highlights of the newly announced lineup is the Disney Rewind Concert, debuting Friday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. before returning for an encore performance on Saturday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m.
• The nostalgic concert celebrates some of Disney’s most beloved songs from the 1980s and 1990s, featuring music from Disney Afternoon favorites, A Goofy Movie‘s Powerline, Hercules‘ Muses, and more.
• Bringing the soundtrack to life will be an all-star cast of Broadway and Disney performers, including Jared Dixon (Simba), Alyssa Fox (Elsa), Arielle Jacobs (Jasmine), Josh Strickland (Tarzan), and Raena White (Sarabi).

• The performances will also feature special appearances by Disney Legends Bill Farmer and Jodi Benson, along with 2026 Disney Legend honoree Susan Egan.
• With concert-style lighting, immersive visuals, and fan-favorite Disney music, the show is shaping up to be one of the weekend’s biggest attractions.
• Closing out the weekend’s afternoon programming is an extraordinary performance from one of Disney’s greatest musical storytellers.

• Disney Legend and eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken will present A Whole New World of Alan Menken on Sunday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m.
• The rare one-man concert will feature Menken performing many of the songs that helped define generations of Disney fans while sharing behind-the-scenes stories about creating classics including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hercules, Tangled, Enchanted, Newsies, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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