Festival of Fountains is Longwood Gardens' longest season, running from May 8 - September 27. Illuminated fountain performances run ever weekend, Friday-Sunday evenings, and a few times this season, Longwood will be running Fountain Fest Weekends, with themed performances ranging from classic rock to the Wizard of Oz.
British Invasion Weekend, May 15-17
Three nights of classic rock superstars kick off the 2026 Fountain Fest Weekend series! Come Friday for a fountain show inspired by the Rolling Stones, Saturday for one inspired by The Beatles, and Sunday finishes off this stellar weekend with a David Bowie themed show. Stay the weekend and catch them all!
Beach Bash Weekend, June 12-14
Kick off the summer and boogie down to Beach Bash, featuring songs that conjure dreams of time at the shore with music from The Beach Boys, Sheryl Crowe and more.
America's 250th Weekend, July 3-5
It's America's big birthday bash weekend, and what better way to celebrate the 250th than with a spectacular display of water at Longwood Gardens. On the night of July 4th, enjoy Stars and Stripes Forever, and come back Sunday for Spirit of America, featuring music from Hamilton.
Animated Adventures Weekend, August 14-16
New this year is Animated Adventures, a celebration of animation on film. Bring the whole family for fountain performances inspired by classics like Cinderella, to new favorites like K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Dance Party Weekend, August 28-30
Get ready to bust a move at Dance Party Weekend! Each night has something for everyone, from the pop hits of Lady Gaga, to the music of Taylor Swift, and the sounds of ABBA.
Love is in the Air Weekend, September 18-20
This weekend is all about the romance! From William Shakespeare to Stevie Wonder, Friday evening enjoy a Romeo & Juliette themed show featuring music from the ballet, and Saturday and Sunday dance the night away with the all new Everlasting Love show featuring music from Barry White, Aretha Franklin and more.
Emerald City Weekend, October 16-18
The Marvelous Land of Oz comes to Longwood Gardens this weekend for a all-new unforgettable run of fountain performances. Inspired by films like The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, and The Wiz, Journey to Oz is sure to enchant.
Spellbound Weekend, October 23-25
Spellbound Weekend celebrates all things spooky! New this year on Friday October 23, see Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror like you've never seen it before, with musical accompaniment by fountains. Come back Saturday and Sunday for the return of Halloween Magic featuring hit songs like Thriller, Werewolves of London and much, much more!
