Check out our descriptions and playlists for this year’s Illuminated Fountain Performances. Revisit a favorite ... try something new* ... experience them all!
June 6, September 11
Our fountains dance along to energetic Latin beats hailing from Mexico to Spain, courtesy of songs by Carlos Santana, Ricky Martin, and more.
June 26
Experience the vibrancy and beat of Bollywood as we celebrate the art and soul of Hindi film.
June 20, September 25
Sing a Song along to pop, soul, and jazz-fusion hits from one of the most influential and energetic groups of the 70s: Earth, Wind & Fire.
August 22: Fireworks & Fountains Show (ticketholders only), October 4
New this year! Celebrate the charm and wit of composer Leroy Anderson with a lively fountain showcase set to his playful, elegant, and irresistibly melodic classics.
September 4
It’s a totally tubular night as we pay homage to rad hits and beloved brat pack films of the 80s.
September 26: Fireworks & Fountains Show (ticketholders only), October 10
New this year! We Just Can’t Get Enough of this neon-charged spectacle of synth-pop hits, retro energy, and unmistakable 80s electric flair.
June 7
Get swept away in the melodic, energetic, and wistful works of one of the most renowned composers of the 20th century, Aram Khachaturian.
Masquerade
Spartacus
Gayaneh
August 8: Fireworks & Fountains Show (ticketholders only); August 21; September 18, 19 & 20: Fountain Fest Weekend
New this year! Our fountains soar Higher and Higher in this love-filled celebration packed with soulful swoons, joyful grooves, and feel-good favorites.
August 28: Fountain Fest Weekend, October 3
Let the music take control with this vibrant night celebrating movement, energy, and dance music legends.
September 6: Fireworks & Fountains Show (ticketholders only), October 2
New this year! Blast off on a starlit journey through the cosmos, set to an electrifying mix of space-themed classics and out-of-this-world anthems.
September 13
New this year! Experience an enchanting evening of music beloved by Longwood founders Pierre and Alice du Pont, as our fountains sway along to a sweeping Gilbert & Sullivan orchestral journey and beloved classics from Puccini, Herbert, Tchaikovsky, Sousa, and Saint-Saëns.
June 19
In honor of Juneteenth, this tribute to the end of slavery in the United States honors and recognizes the themes of freedom, hope, and strength.
July 25
Enjoy a moving selection of Gershwin’s beloved hits, including a celebration of perhaps his best-known work: the jazz-inspired, revolutionary Rhapsody in Blue.
No more performances this season
Celebrate one of the most memorable musical moments of Yesterday: The Beatles’ first live performance in the US, appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show.
No more performances this season
Celebrate America with this rousing show featuring plenty of fanfare. From the grand sounds of Americans We to the march In Storm and Sunshine, enjoy this captivating salute to the spirit of our nation.
July 2: Fireworks & Fountains Show (ticketholders only), October 11
New this year! Immerse yourself in the dynamic soundscape of American music with iconic works that span classical brilliance, jazz innovation, and contemporary expression from some of the nation’s most influential composers.
October 24 & 25: Fountain Fest Weekend
You’re in for a real treat! Get ready for a spooky good time as our fountains dance along to spook-tacular Halloween favorites.
June 5, September 5
From 9 to 5 to Jolene, our fountains twirl along to powerhouse hits by cultural icon Dolly Parton.
July 26
From the trumpet fanfares of Monteverdi, to the lush melodies of Puccini, to the overwhelming grandeur of Respighi, celebrate the stunning musical legacy of Italy.
July 18: Fireworks & Fountains Show (ticketholders only); October 16, 17 & 18: Fountain Fest Weekend
New this year! Follow the yellow brick road to our Main Fountain Garden where iconic songs from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked come together in a show that truly defies gravity.
July 17
Vogue along to this thrilling show dedicated to pop icons and powerhouse influencers Madonna and Lady Gaga.
No more performances this season
Let’s Get Loud as we honor just a few of the many inspiring women in music, and their messages of strength and empowerment.
June 21; August 14, 15 & 16: Fountain Fest Weekend
New this year! From K-Pop Demon Hunters to The Lion King, Cinderella to Encanto, this fun-filled fountain performance brings beloved animated hits to life for the whole family.
No more performances this season
In a tribute to Mozart’s genius, our fountains glide along to selections from some of his most well-known masterpieces.
No more performances this season
From Tiny Dancer to My Life, our fountains sway to the iconic sounds of two of the greatest artists of all time—Billy Joel and Elton John.
September 12
You’ll be saying I’m a Believer with us in this imaginative show that takes you Over the Rainbow and into pure Magic.
August 2
Our fountains sway and dance along to the rich harmonies and lively fanfare of Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2, one of his best-known and most-loved compositions.
June 27, August 1, October 9
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.
July 31, August 29: Fountain Fest Weekend
Calling all Swifties: meet us in the Main Fountain Garden where fountains soar and Sparks Fly along to such hits as Anti-Hero, Look What You Made Me Do, Our Song and more.
July 24
Give your regards to Broadway with these star-studded numbers sure to steal the show.
July 5: Fountain Fest Weekend
Celebrate the unbreakable soul of America with selections inspired by the spirit of the country felt in the 1700s to World War II to the Civil Rights Movement to recent day.
August 7
From Modern Love to Let's Dance, surround yourself in the unique sound and boundless creativity of David Bowie with this spectacular performance.
July 4: Fountain Fest Weekend
Get ready for a star-spangled evening of rousing patriotic anthems perfectly suited to celebrate America’s birthday. Featuring popular classics from John Philip Sousa and George M. Cohan, to memorable performances from The Boston Pops Orchestra, Leslie Odom, Jr. and more, the evening promises to be an inspiring tribute to America the Beautiful.
No more performances this season
Rock along with The Rolling Stones as we pay tribute to this larger-than-life rock band ... this show will have you saying anything but (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.
June 12, 13 & 14: Fountain Fest Weekend
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New this year! Kick back and enjoy a beachy escape filled with classic seaside tunes and feel-good summer hits, thanks to this vibrant performance.
June 28
Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet takes new flight in our graceful rendition of this poignant story of metamorphosis, romance, and tragedy.
Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
October 23: Fountain Fest Weekend
New this year! Experience a hauntingly immersive Illuminated Fountain Performance that blends classic silent film, live organ music, and our dynamic fountains. The performance opens with clips from the 1922 vampire horror film Nosferatu projected onto the fountains and accompanied by an original score created and performed live on the Longwood Organ by Principal Organist Peter Richard Conte. As he plays, select projections of Conte are also woven into the display. For the second half, Conte continues with a live playlist of additional pieces, enhanced by spooky-inspired visuals projected across the dancing fountains—culminating in a chilling and eerily captivating performance.
Looking for a Halloween-inspired Illuminated Fountain Performance designed for the entire family? Don’t miss Halloween Magic on October 24 and 25.
July 10, July 11, July 12
New this year! Celebrate Philadelphia’s MLB All-Star Game with a grand slam fountain spectacular set to iconic ballpark anthems and crowd pleasing favorites.
August 30: Fountain Fest Weekend
Have the time of your life as you watch colorful fountains illuminate the night sky, dancing along to electric and irresistible hits from internationally loved Swedish pop group ABBA. A tribute to their footprint on the pop music world, this immersive show will have you saying Thank You For the Music.