Festival of Fountains

May 9–September 28, 2025
Timed Tickets & Member Reservations
Sunset-lit fountains in foreground, with large conservatory complex in background.
Holden Barnes

Your ultimate summer getaway is at Longwood.

Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas … find thrills with our vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances … savor a romantic date night under the stars …soak up family time with our all-new Fountain Fest Weekends … and create unforgettable memories.

All your summer getaway needs, all in one spectacular place.

Your summer, your way, at Longwood.

Gardens Admission Availability

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  1. Wed. Oct 10
  2. Future Dates
Wed. Oct 10Timed Tickets Required Timed Member Reservations Not Required
  1. 10:00 am

 

    Complimentary Guest Tickets Accepted

    Complimentary Guest Tickets are for one-time general admission and not valid for specially ticketed events and blackout days (all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during A Longwood Christmas and every day December 25 through January 3). Check your tickets for additional restrictions.

Now–September 28, 2025

Gardens Open
10:00 am–6:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 am–9:00 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Closed Tuesdays

Free with Gardens Admission

Timed Admission Tickets required

Timed Reservations required for Members after 3:00 pm Fridays–Sundays

Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators

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Experience Our Fountains

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A row of parallel fountain pairs in rainbow colors shoot toward the sky, with a middle layer of dancing fountain spray, and a lower level of cone-shaped fountains.

Illuminated Fountain Performances

Classical Nights

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful. Join us as we highlight classical favorites on select evenings throughout the season.

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Clouds reflect an orange sunset over a field in winter, with leafless trees in the background and a stone tower on the right.

A Culinary Experience at Granogue

Field & Flame

October 3 & 4, 2025, 6:00–9:00 pm

Join us for an extraordinary evening at Field & Flame, where the art of open-fire cooking meets the timeless beauty of Longwood at Granogue.

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Bask in the Beauty 

A multicolored fountain display

Our Illuminated Fountain Performances offer a spectacle unlike any other

an outdoor fountain garden

Daydream of garden parties and performances past with these historic fountains that made their debut in 1914

a brown treehouse with windows set in a wooded area

Enjoy birdsong, children's laughter, and sweeping views of the Large Lake from this ornate two-story treehouse

a leaf covered forest path

Wander the shady grove of this eastern deciduous forest for a quiet and welcome retreat

a house in a meadow

Visit our restored early 18-century farmhouse to view exhibits about the seasonal Meadow Garden and the history of the land

a path in a conservatory filled with plants

Our Main Conservatory is an elegant display of color, form, and texture, with soaring vistas that change with the seasons

Find Your Way

Visit our mobile map to explore the Gardens before you visit and navigate to highlighted features during your visit. Or download a printable map.

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From Our Blog

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The Inside Story: Longwood Reimagined
The roof peaks of the West Conservatory, featuring trees with yellow leaves in front.

The Inside Story: Longwood Reimagined

By Katie Mobley, on September 10, 2025
One Planet, One Water
A t-shaped water fountain, with water coming our of both ends of the "t" into a pot.

One Planet, One Water

By Paul Stratman, Chris Cole, and Katie Testa, on August 27, 2025
Our East Plaza English Yew Gets New Life
An aerial image of a circular garden with a large yew in the center, surrounded in smaller grassy plantings.

Our East Plaza English Yew Gets New Life

By Jesse Armer, on August 20, 2025
Destination Shade: Longwood’s Coolest Places to Sit and Reflect
A wooden bench, in the shade, overlooking a meadow in summer.

Destination Shade: Longwood’s Coolest Places to Sit and Reflect

By Steve Van Valin, on August 13, 2025
Creating a Bog Garden: Where the Wild Things Bloom
Long lime green carnivorous plants, shaped like tubes with flared out tops.

Creating a Bog Garden: Where the Wild Things Bloom

By Kevin Allen, Ashley Clayton, Alex Correia, and Peter Zale, Ph.D., on July 23, 2025

Explore our Seasons