Fountains

pink and purple colored water jets out of fountain garden against a cotton candy sunset
Bill Hill

Longwood Gardens is renowned for its extraordinary fountains. The astonishing shows gather attention from far and wide, and are a favorite among visitors of all ages.

Upcoming Fountain Events

Festival of Fountains

Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood.

May 9–September 28, 2025
symmetrical fountain jets in front of a green backdrop of trees
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows

The Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music. Daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

Now–November 16, 2025
a group of people sitting on a bright green lawn behind a spray if water coming from two fountains
Main Fountain Garden Performances

Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do.

Daily now through October 26, 2025
Illuminated Fountain Performances

Enjoy a nighttime spectacle in our Main Fountain Garden unlike any other.

Most Fridays–Sundays now through October 26, 2025
People of all ages stroll through a fountain garden.
Fountain Fest Weekends

Free with Gardens admission. Celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.

Select Weekends May–October 2025
pink, purple, and gold bursts of fireworks fill the sky and stream upwards from the ground behind vibrant purple and pink fountains
Fireworks & Fountains Shows

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

Aug 31, Sep 13, Sep 27 at 8:15 pm
Large fountain display in pink and purple against a black night sky.
Classical Nights

Our classical Illuminated Fountain Performances are dramatic, inspiring, and breathtakingly beautiful.

Select Dates May–October, 2025
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Explore Our Fountain Gardens

Watch Our Fountains Sparkle

Sleeping Beauty Illuminated Fountain Performance

Enjoy this dreamy excerpt from our Sleeping Beauty Illuminated Fountain Performance.

Monet’s Garden Illuminated Fountain Performance

Enjoy an excerpt from an Illuminated Fountain Performance that perfectly reflects the tranquil beauty of our glorious waterlilies.

Open Air Theatre Fountain Performance

Enjoy this rousing performance by our Open Air Theatre fountains!

Virtual Exhibitions