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.

Pre-Event Dining

The Café & Beer Garden

Jul 3, Jul 19, Aug 9
Open until 9:00 pm
No reservations necessary

Aug 31, Sep 13, Sep 27
Open until 8:00 pm
No reservations necessary

Beer Garden hours are weather permitting and may vary by location.

1906 Prix Fixe

Jul 3, Jul 19, Aug 9;
Aug 31, Sep 13, Sep 27
Seatings begin at 4:15 pm
Reservations required

Sell out likely

View July Fireworks menu
Make 1906 Reservations

Fireworks & Fountains Shows

pink, purple, and gold bursts of fireworks fill the sky and stream upwards from the ground behind vibrant purple and pink fountains
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Dates & Tickets

July 3, July 19, August 9 at 9:15 pm—Sold Out

August 31, September 13, September 27 at 8:15 pm

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Reserved Seating

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All seating for Fireworks & Fountains Shows is reserved. Reserved seating allows you to select your seat, then arrive to your seat placed and waiting for you—no need to bring your own chair.

Reserved Seating: $64–$84

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members, and Innovators: $55–72

Ticket prices include all fees.

All guests, except those under 2 years of age, must purchase a ticketed Fireworks & Fountains Show seat. Guests under 2 years of age must be held in a parent or guardian’s arms and not obstruct the view of other guests.

Tickets include all-day Gardens admission. Tickets limited. Sell out likely.

Please note: Fireworks & Fountains Shows require a special ticket; Illuminated Fountain Performances are included in Gardens Admission.

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.

Pre-Event Dining

The Café & Beer Garden

Jul 3, Jul 19, Aug 9
Open until 9:00 pm
No reservations necessary

Aug 31, Sep 13, Sep 27
Open until 8:00 pm
No reservations necessary

Beer Garden hours are weather permitting and may vary by location.

1906 Prix Fixe

Jul 3, Jul 19, Aug 9;
Aug 31, Sep 13, Sep 27
Seatings begin at 4:15 pm
Reservations required

Sell out likely

View July Fireworks menu
Make 1906 Reservations

Our spectacular Fireworks & Fountains Shows return this summer, setting the sky—and our hearts—aglow.

2025 Fireworks & Fountains Shows

Grand Fanfare—Sold Out
Thursday, July 3 at 9:15 pm

Celebrate America with this rousing show of stunning fireworks paired with vivid fountains and plenty of fanfare. From The Star-Spangled Banner to the grand sounds of Americans We and the march In Storm and Sunshine, enjoy this captivating salute to the spirit of our nation.

Brat Pack Soundtrack: Music from the 80s—Sold Out
Saturday, July 19 at 9:15 pm

It’s a totally tubular night as we pay homage to rad hits and beloved brat pack films of the 80s. Fountains dance and fireworks soar to throwbacks from the soundtracks of Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and more—from Dancing with Myself to Don’t You (Forget About Me)—as well as other 80s favorites that capture the spirit of the decade.

Boogie Wonderland: Earth, Wind & Fire—Sold Out
Saturday, August 9 at 9:15 pm

Let’s Groove to pop, soul, and jazz-fusion hits from one of the most influential and energetic groups of the 70s: Earth, Wind & Fire. Snap along to hits from Boogie Wonderland to Shining Star to September, and so much more, all backed by dazzling fountains and fireworks to match the groove.

Reimagined Remixes
Sunday, August 31 at 8:15 pm

Switch up the beat and pick up the tempo with this exciting night of remixes and reworkings of popular picks from the 70s, 80s, and into today. Featuring diverse tracks from an energetic remix of Walking on Sunshine to an EDM Lost in Japan to a reimagined Anti-Hero, and so much more, discover new ways to bop along to your favorites while enjoying remarkable fountains and fireworks.

Evening Masquerade
Saturday, September 13 at 8:15 pm

Get swept away in the melodic, energetic, and wistful works of one of the most renowned composers of the 20th century, Aram Khachaturian. Take in the melting rhythms, romantic waltz, lighthearted melodies, and rich texture of his Masquerade symphonic suite, and enjoy a selection of several other well-known and signature Khachaturian compositions—from ‘Adagio’ to the ‘Sabre Dance’.

Everybody Dance Now
Saturday, September 27 at 8:15 pm

Let the music take control with this vibrant night celebrating movement, energy, and dance music legends. Feel the beat and sway to the rhythm as you watch colorful fountains and thrilling fireworks. Just Dance to toe-tapping hits by Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, and more.

2025 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 3, July 19, and August 9; open until 8:00 pm August 31, September 13, and September 27.

1906 will offer a prix fixe menu for Fireworks & Fountains Show ticketholders, sell out likely. View menu for July 3 and July 19 shows. A new menu will be posted for the remaining shows. Reservations required via tock.

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).

The Federal Trade Commission recently passed new regulations to provide more transparency with ticket prices. Organizations are now required to share the all-in price up front for any tickets that incur additional fees. Our prices now reflect the ticket price and associated convenience fee. Please note, ticket prices have not increased.