Fireworks & Fountains Shows

Private Reception in The Fountain Room 

Designed for 75-250 guests, a private reception during one of our Fireworks & Fountains Shows is an unparalleled experience featuring spectacular entertainment, unmatched culinary artistry, and hospitality at its best. Join us for an unforgettable evening for you and your guests. 

For more information, contact our Events team at 610.388.5340 or events@longwoodgardens.org.

Fireworks & Fountains Shows

Fountains and fireworks in hues of yellow, red, and violet, with angled fireworks mimicking fountains and framing a large round central fireburst.
Daniel Traub

Dates & Tickets

Shows at 9:15 pm
July 2, July 18, August 8, 2026

Shows at 8:15 pm
August 22, September 6, September 26, 2026

Pre-Sale

Innovators

May 28–31, 2026
Begins May 28 at 10:00 am

Gardens Preferred Members
Gardens Premium Members

June 1–2, 2026
Begins June 1 at 10:00 am

Innovators, Gardens Preferred Members, and Gardens Premium Members receive access to the Pre-sale. If you are eligible, you will receive a discount code via direct mail or email from Longwood Gardens that can be used for Pre-sale access and to receive your discounted pricing.

Public Sale
Begins June 3, 2026 at 10:00 am

Reserved Seating

Check back for ticket pricing

Shows will proceed in rain.

The decision to delay or cancel the show due to dangerous weather (lightning or high winds) will be made at the time of the show; please plan to arrive as normal.

Umbrellas must be closed at the time of the show so as not to obstruct the view. Rain gear (such as ponchos) is permitted. Strollers are permitted in the Gardens, but not within the performance seating area and must be parked in the designated stroller parking location during Fireworks & Fountains Shows.

Fireworks tickets are non-refundable and may not be exchanged for another date or time. Should we experience extreme weather conditions, the show will be rescheduled for the next day at the same time and ticketholders will be notified.

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Private Reception in The Fountain Room 

Designed for 75-250 guests, a private reception during one of our Fireworks & Fountains Shows is an unparalleled experience featuring spectacular entertainment, unmatched culinary artistry, and hospitality at its best. Join us for an unforgettable evening for you and your guests. 

For more information, contact our Events team at 610.388.5340 or events@longwoodgardens.org.

Our dazzling Fireworks & Fountains Shows return this summer in spectacular fashion.

2026 Fireworks & Fountains Shows

Great American Composers
Thursday, July 2 at 9:15 pm

There’s no better way to celebrate America 250 than with jaw-dropping fireworks set to a dynamic soundscape of American music featuring iconic works that span classical brilliance, jazz innovation, and contemporary favorites from some of the nation’s most influential composers.

Journey to Oz
Saturday, July 18 at 9:15 pm

Watch as fireworks defy gravity in the night sky as we embark on a journey down the yellow brick road, set to the thrilling vocals of iconic Wicked tracks, classic favorites from The Wizard of Oz, and tunes from The Wiz.

Everlasting Love
Saturday, August 8 at 9:15 pm

Sit back and watch the dazzling combination of soaring fountains and vibrant fireworks during this love-filled celebration packed with swoon-worthy favorites from Lady Gaga to Sixpence None the Richer to Beyoncé and more.

Blue Tango—The Magic of Leroy Anderson
Saturday, August 22 at 8:15 pm

Melodic classics meet thrilling fireworks to create an entrancing combination of color, light, dancing water, and beauty, all celebrating the charm and wit of composer Leroy Anderson.

The Final Frontier
Sunday, September 6 at 8:15 pm

Get ready for a sky full of starbursts as fireworks zoom into the night, paired with vibrant dancing fountains and an out-of-this-world playlist loaded with space age hits, from Rocket Man to Space Oddity and beyond.

Electric 80s
Saturday, September 26 at 8:15 pm

Dancing fountains and fireworks light up the night sky during this neon-charged spectacle featuring retro favorites from Video Killed the Radio Star to Take On Me to Sweet Dreams and much more … so you can get a taste of that high-energy, unmistakably 80s, electric flair.

2026 Playlists

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Dining

The Café and Beer Garden will be open each of these evenings, no reservations necessary: open until 9:00 pm July 2, July 18, and August 8; open until 8:00 pm August 22, September 6, and September 26.

Please Note 

For non-Fireworks & Fountains ticketholders, last admission is 2:30 pm and Gardens close at 6:00 pm on the dates of Fireworks & Fountains Shows. 

To prepare for the shows, the following areas will be closed all day on Fireworks & Fountains Show days: Oak and Conifer Knoll, Eye of Water, Chimes Tower, and Hillside Garden. 

The Main Fountain Garden fountain area, Idea Garden, Rose Garden, and Topiary Garden will close at 7:30 pm (for 9:15 pm shows) and at 6:30 pm (for 8:15 pm shows).