Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is bringing back the Food, Wine and Garden Festival for 2026, running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from March 6 through May 10. The festival features more than 65 menu items, 20 live concerts, and new garden elements inspired by animals throughout the park.
New Food and Returning Favorites
New dishes for 2026 include the Red Wine-Braised Short Rib and Herb-Crusted Lamb Steak. Returning favorites include the Cajun Lobster Roll and Smoked Chicken and White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. On the sweet side, the festival is adding Mini Bananas Foster Crepes and a Mixed Berry Tart to the dessert lineup.
With more than 65 menu items across the festival, guests can pair food with wines, craft brews, and cocktails at various cabins throughout the park. Sampler Lanyards start at $65.00 and are redeemable at multiple locations. Pass Members get additional items for the same price.
Full 2026 Concert Lineup
All 20 concerts are included with park admission. VIP seating is available for purchase for each show. The full lineup:
- March 7: Walker Hayes
- March 8: Puddle of Mudd
- March 14: P.O.D.
- March 15: Grupo Mania
- March 21: Skillet
- March 22: Robin Thicke
- March 27: Warren G
- March 28: Dylan Scott
- March 29: Kansas
- April 4: Nick Carter
- April 10: The Band Perry
- April 11: El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
- April 12: Smash Mouth
- April 18: Flo Rida
- April 19: Air Supply
- April 24: Bowling For Soup
- April 25: Surprise Artist (To Be Announced)
- May 2: Bow Wow and Ying Yang Twins
- May 3: Taking Back Sunday
- May 9: Pop 2000 with Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO
New Garden Elements
New for 2026, the festival is adding garden elements inspired by animals, including topiaries and plant sculptures placed throughout the park. This is in addition to the existing 300 acres of attractions and the park’s AZA-accredited zoo featuring more than 16,000 animals.
Annual Pass Access
Busch Gardens Annual Passes start at $15.00 per month with no down payment and include access to every Food, Wine and Garden concert. Pass Members also get free guest tickets, free parking on select tiers, free Busch Bucks to spend in the park, and early access to the upcoming Lion and Hyena Ridge opening this spring.
The Food, Wine and Garden Festival runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from March 6 through May 10, 2026. For more information, visit BuschGardens.com.
