Festival of Fountains

May 8–September 27, 2026
Timed Tickets & Member Reservations
Wide view of multi-colored fountain garden.
Hank Davis

Celebrate Summer

Bursting with thrills, radiant beauty, and fun for all, summer is always a party around here. But this year, as America celebrates 250 years, we’re turning it up even louder. Make it your most memorable summer yet with all that’s happening in our Gardens … and get ready to make your own history.

Here’s to the biggest, brightest, most unforgettable summer yet.

Experience Our Fountains

Learn more about our fountains

May 8–August 27, 2026

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

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

Closed Tuesdays

August 28–September 27, 2026

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

Tickets & Reservations

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Science Series

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Join Us in the Gardens

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Dine With Us

Enjoy these performances in our Open Air Theatre

Browse Summer Series
  • Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison

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    Matthew Morrison

    Known for his celebrated Broadway career and his standout role as Will Schuester on Glee, multi-talented artist Matthew Morrison journeys into the heart of what makes us human, sharing his charisma and versatility that have captivated audiences for years. 

    July 8, 2026 at 7:30 pm
  • The Brandywiners, Ltd

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    The Brandywiners, Ltd

    Step into a world where love transcends time with The Brandywiners’ production of BRIGADOON, the timeless Lerner and Loewe masterpiece that has captivated audiences for generations with its sweeping romance, unforgettable melodies, and magical Scottish Highlands setting.  

    July 22–25, 2026 at 8:00 pm
  • Arooj Aftab
    Arooj Aftab

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    Arooj Aftab

    Declared “the coolest rock star in the world right now” by Uncut magazine, Arooj Aftab is a Grammy Award-winning artist whose work occupies a singular space in contemporary music, blending jazz, minimalism, South Asian musical traditions, and avant-pop. 

    July 29, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Learn Something New

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Festival of Fountains Calendar

Looking for everything happening in our Gardens this season?

Explore the full, print-ready Festival of Fountains calendar PDF—and click on individual listings to learn more about each offering. Please note: Calendar listings subject to change.

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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

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From Our Blog

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Gardens of the Future, Realized
A close of of a section of a wood stump with mushrooms growing on it, surrounded by purple flowering orchids.

Gardens of the Future, Realized

By Melanie De La Cruz, Joshua Ferris, and Ellie Schlehr with Andy Gurka, on June 24, 2026
Where Craft and Nature Converge
A close-up of an empty, highly ornate Kusamono pot displayed on a dark red, polished wooden stand with curved, decorative legs. The ceramic pot is designed to resemble a delicate, fluted seashell or ruffled flower blossom, featuring a white interior and a heavily textured rim highlighted with soft pink and green glazes.

Where Craft and Nature Converge

By Katie Mobley, on June 17, 2026
Beauty and Responsibility
A perspective shot looking down a stone walkway in a formal garden. The path is flanked by low stone walls and topped with a series of wooden beams that support a dense ceiling of purple Wisteria. The far end of the path opens into a sunny courtyard with green manicured hedges.

Beauty and Responsibility

By Kate Santos, on May 13, 2026
1906: A Fresh Take and Recipe
An overhead shot of a bowl of bright green soup with a dark oil drizzle. A long baguette slice sits on the edge, decorated with mussels, red chili rings, and delicate purple and blue floral garnishes. A corner of another plate with a small appetizer is visible in the top left.

1906: A Fresh Take and Recipe

By Jourdan Cole, on May 6, 2026
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

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