Busch Gardens returns in 2026 with an expanded, dual-park live music series featuring more than 25 full-length performances across both parks. With concerts included with all forms of park admission, an Annual Pass or Membership offers guests the most flexible way to access the full 2026 concert lineup all season long.
Anchored by the revamped Food, Wine & Garden Festival in Tampa Bay, and the fan-favorite Food & Wine Festival in Williamsburg, the 2026 lineup is the strongest in series history and features high-energy genres, including pop, hip-hop, rock and country. The acts include Flo Rida, Taking Back Sunday, Walker Hayes, Kansas, Chris Tomlin, Skillet, Dylan Scott, Nick Carter, and the Pop 2000 Tour featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO.
Guests can expect:
- Full-length live concerts, included with all forms of park admission
- Live music paired with a full-day park experience including seasonal food festivals, attractions, and animal encounters
- Premium seating upgrade options
- The flexibility to attend multiple concerts throughout the season with an Annual Pass or Membership
- Limited-time ticket and pass offers available by location
“Our concert series has evolved into something our guests look forward to year after year,” said Marc Swanson, Chief Executive Officer of United Parks & Resorts. “The 2026 lineup spans across multiple genres and decades, giving visitors yet another reason to experience one of our Busch Gardens parks this spring.”
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The concert lineup spans two signature spring events at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay:
The revamped Food, Wine & Garden Festival pairs culinary offerings with live entertainment. Country singer Walker Hayes kicks off the festival on March 7, with concerts continuing every weekend of the event. The full lineup includes:
- Food, Wine & Garden Festival
March 7 | Walker Hayes
March 8 | Puddle of Mudd
March 14 | P.O.D.
March 15 | Grupo Mania
March 21 | Skillet
March 22 | Robin Thicke
March 27 | Warren G
March 28 | Dylan Scott
March 29 | Kansas
April 4 | Nick Carter
April 10 | The Band Perry
April 11 | El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
April 12 | Smash Mouth
April 18 | Flo Rida
April 19 | Air Supply
April 24 | Bowling for Soup
April 25 | Surprise Artist to Be Announced Soon
May 2 | Bow Wow & Ying Yang Twins
May 3 | Taking Back Sunday
May 9 | Pop 2000 featuring Chris Kirkpatrick (*NSYNC), and O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO - Glory in the Gardens
May 16 | Chris Tomlin + Brandon Heath
May 17 | Danny Gokey + Surprise Artist to Be Announced Soon
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Williamsburg heats up in 2026 with the start of its live concert series during the fan-favorite Food & Wine Festival. Beginning in May, the park will feature chart-topping musicians across multiple genres, including pop, hip-hop, and rock. The full concert lineup includes:
- Flo Rida – Saturday, May 2
- Pop 2000 featuring Chris Kirkpatrick (*NSYNC), and O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO – Saturday, May 16
- Hoobastank – Saturday, May 30
- Skillet – Saturday, June 13