Dance Party Weekend

Dance Party Weekend

Fountain Fest Weekends
Basketweave fountains in octagonal basins lit by sparkling white light against a black sky.
Daniel Traub

Dates

Friday, August 28
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, August 29
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, August 30
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dates & Price

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
August 28, 29, 30, 2026
5:00–9:00 pm


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

Become a Member and Attend this Event for Free


Schedule of Activities

  • Spotlight Tours (4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm)
    During our free, 30-minute guided Spotlight Tours, you are cordially invited to learn about the gracious hospitality of Pierre and Alice du Pont’s garden parties as we stroll the historic east gardens.
  • Open Chimes Tower Hours (4:00–7:00 pm)
    Climb to the top of the Chimes Tower for a stunning view of Longwood’s 62-bell carillon and the surrounding landscape.
  • Live Music in the Beer Garden (5:00–7:45 pm pm)
    • August 28: Charrity and John (Contemporary Acoustic Hits)
    • August 29: Acoustic Duo 3 West (Contemporary Hits and Timeless Classics)
    • August 30: Charrity and John (Contemporary Acoustic Hits)
  • Carillon Music (7:30 pm)
    Enjoy songs by Taylor Swift and ABBA on the Longwood Carillon’s automatic player.
  • Themed Concessions
  • Illuminated Fountain Performance