# New Found Glory Honor Chad Gilbert With EPCOT Shows

> New Found Glory to play EPCOT shows in memory of lead guitarist Chad Gilbert.
- Title: New Found Glory Honor Chad Gilbert With EPCOT Shows | Shortify
- Summary: New Found Glory to play EPCOT shows in memory of lead guitarist Chad Gilbert. New Found Glory canceled Aftershock Festival performance after bandmate Chad…
- Keywords: new found glory, chad gilbert, epcot, walt disney world resort, aftershock festival, brain cancer, disney fan, Found, Glory, Honor, Chad, Gilbert
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/new-found-glory-chad-gilbert-epcot-tribute-shows-1235630793
- Author: Charisma Madarang
- Published: 2026-09-23T23:26:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new found glory, chad gilbert, epcot, walt disney world resort, aftershock festival, brain cancer, disney fan
## New Found Glory cancels Aftershock Festival
New Found Glory canceled their Aftershock Festival performance in Sacramento after bandmate Chad Gilbert died.
## Chad Gilbert was a dedicated Disney fan
Chad Gilbert, a dedicated Disney fan, was a founding member and lead guitarist for New Found Glory.
## Band announces EPCOT tribute shows
New Found Glory will play their first live shows at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort to honor Chad Gilbert.
## Band shares statement on social media
New Found Glory thanked fans for support after Chad Gilbert's death and explained they canceled Aftershock Festival to process grief.
## Chad Gilbert's death details
Chad Gilbert died on Sept 20, 2026, six months after revealing he was battling brain cancer.
## EPCOT shows include fan favorites
New Found Glory's EPCOT shows feature fan favorites like 'My Friends Over You' and 'Dressed to Kill'.
## Key takeaway

New Found Glory canceled Aftershock Festival performance after bandmate Chad Gilbert died from brain cancer to honor him with EPCOT shows.