Emerald City Weekend

Fountain Fest Weekends

fountains in green, fuchsia, and fiery yellow-orange against a black night sky

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
October 16, 17, 18, 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

Secure a front-row seat on the Conservatory Overlook with an optional reserved seating add-on. No need to bring your own chair or blanket; simply sit back and enjoy. Availability is limited.

$22 per person. Does not include Gardens Admission.

When buying Gardens Admission Tickets, reserved seating can be purchased as an Enhance Your Experience add-on. Members, please use Member portal for 10% Member discount.

Follow the yellow brick road to an Oz-tacular Fountain Fest Weekend of unlimited fun.

Schedule of Activities

Open Chimes Tower Hours (4:00–6:00 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)
- October 16: Terra Soul featuring Joseph Whitney (Caribbean Steel Pan)
- October 17: Terra Soul featuring Joseph Whitney (Caribbean Steel Pan)
- October 18: Terra Soul featuring Joseph Whitney (Caribbean Steel Pan)
Carillon Music (6:30 pm)
Enjoy music from the Land of Oz on Longwood Carillon’s automatic player.
Organ Demos (6:30 pm, 7:30 pm on Friday, October 16 and Sunday, October 18; no demos on Saturday, October 17)
Location: Conservatory Ballroom
Enjoy automated organ demos featuring themed music on the Longwood Organ.
Themed Concessions
Illuminated Fountain Performance
- October 16 at 8:15 pm: Journey to Oz (new this year!)
- October 17 at 8:15 pm: Journey to Oz (new this year!)
- October 18 at 8:15 pm: Journey to Oz (new this year!)

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