Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Tampa is an annual extravaganza that offers extended park hours and live entertainment all summer long. Rides that thrill during the day have a generous dash of scary spice during darkness.

There’s a party atmosphere, summer food and endless fun. Plus a spectacular fireworks extravaganza every weekend.

Summer Nights starts May 24th 2024 and runs every night through August 11th 2024. All Summer Nights events are included with regular park admission.

Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Events

Summer Nights Fireworks Spectacular

Summer Nights Fireworks Spectacular features an array of explosive fireworks, dramatic pyrotechnics, special effects and dazzling lasers.

Fireworks take place ons select nights, check the show schedule for dates and times. There will be additional presentations for Memorial weekend, and July 4th.

Cirque Electric

A brand new show to Busch Gardens Tampa has launched at the Stanleyville Theater. Cirque Electric features an awe-inspiring acrobatic stunt show that has been exclusively produced for Busch Gardens. You’ll see a daring airborne aerialist, a fascinating act on wheels and mind blowing displays of strength. Cirque Electric is shown several times a day Friday to Monday.

Gwazi Rocks

Summer Nights at Busch Gardens includes a Party Zones for a ton of entertainment and music. There are drummers, stilt walkers dancers and more.

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This live revue show at Dragon Fire Grill brings fan-favorite hits inspired by musical legends.

Red White & Brew

Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s during Summer Nights will showcase an array of eats and treats. Food locations will be all along the festival pathway for a nostalgic taste of Summer.

Thrill Rides in The Dark

Tigris, Falcon’s Fury, Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, Montu, Kumba and Cobra’s Curse, will keep your blood pressure bubbling along nicely.

Enjoy your Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Tampa!

When: Nightly from May 24th to August 11th 2024
Where: Busch Gardens Tampa

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