Bands, Brew & BBQ returns to SeaWorld Orlando for a rocking Summer of Headline Concerts and Entertainment

Enjoy eight lively weekends of sensational concerts with superstar headliners Joe Nichols, Fuel, Lee Greenwood and more.

SeaWorld Orlando is thrilled to announce that one of its most popular seasonal events, Bands, Brew & BBQ, is back once again! Guests are invited to indulge in a unique blend of live music, mouth-watering BBQ and refreshing brews, while strolling between award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations, making it the perfect summer outing for families and friends alike.

Bands, Brew & BBQ offers an unforgettable experience with its exciting lineup of live concerts, featuring award-winning artists and sizzling local acts. The air-conditioned Nautilus Theater will come alive every weekend with performances from top rock and country artists, delivering exhilarating musical experiences.

The concert lineup is as follows:

• July 12, Journey Tribute

• July 13, Joe Nichols

• July 19, Toby Keith Tribute

• July 20, Blue Oyster Cult

• July 26, Jason Aldean Tribute

• July 27, DOKKEN

• Aug 2, Bon Jovi Tribute

• Aug 3, Avery Anna

• Aug 9, Luke Bryan Tribute

• Aug 10, LoCash

• Aug 16, Fleetwood Mac Tribute

• Aug 17, Fuel & LIT

• Aug 23, American Stones Tribute

• Aug 24, Lee Greenwood

For the best seats in the house, Reserved Seating can be purchased at https://seaworldorlando.com.

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Mouth-Watering BBQ and Refreshing Brews

In addition to the electrifying live performances, Bands, Brew & BBQ will offer an impressive array of over 130 different craft brews, cocktails and delicious eats.

Guests can savor regional BBQ styles at various huts stationed throughout the park, ranging from Kansas City to Carolina, Texas to Memphis and even SeaWorld’s own famous BBQ. There’s a BBQ style for every taste.

Some of the ALL-NEW mouthwatering options include:

• BBQ Sundae: Pulled BBQ Pork, Creamy Mash Potatoes, BBQ Pit beans, Cole slaw, Cherry Tomato, and Onion Straws

• Smoked Chicken Taco: Mazina Tortilla, Smoked BBQ Chicken, Pickled Onions, Jalapenos, Tangy BBQ Sauce

• Southern Smoked Turkey Collard Greens: Tender Collard greens infused with smoked Turkey Meat, Crushed Red Pepper

• Corn Rib: Seasoned fried corn rib, with Butter sauce, balsamic reduction, red pepper mashed potatoes. Micro Greens

Guests can really get the party started with a selection of both savory and refreshing cocktails to enjoy while indulging in all the delicious eats.

There is a variety of ALL-NEW refreshing drink options such as:

• Frozen Sangria – Red wine, Orange Juice, Brandy, Simple syrup

• Royal Rush – Riesling, Vodka, Blueberry, Lemon

• Kansas City Smash – Bourbon, Peach, Lemon

• Orange Mojito – Rum, Orange Juice, Simple syrup, Lemon- lime Soda, Mint

• Pub Grub Old Fashioned – Bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, cherry

Hot summer days call for ice-cold beer. As guests explore the park, they can enjoy a variety of craft beers featured during the festival, refreshing local and regional brews including:

• Florida Avenue’s Big Boy Blue Blueberry & Mango Ale

• Brew Bus’ You’re My Boy, Blue! All-Natural Blueberry Wheat Ale

• Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co’s Guavacation Berliner Weisse

• 3 Daughters Brewing’s Key Lime Cider

Best Way to Savor and Sip

Guests will be able to discover endless combinations of food and drink offerings with a Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival Tasting Lanyard.

Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 5-punch lanyard at the price of $45 or take it up a notch with the 10-punch lanyard for $65, for the best savings yet. SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members get VIP treatment and can purchase a 12-punch lanyard for the price of 10!

Best Way To Play

Now and for a limited time during the Flash Sale, guests can purchase tickets for as low as $54.99 and an Annual Pass for as low as $14/month.

With an Annual Pass, guests will also enjoy unlimited visits and special benefits like FREE parking, FREE guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Some restrictions and block out dates apply.

Another way to enjoy all that SeaWorld Orlando has to offer is with a 2025 Fun Card, which offers park admission through December 31, 2025, for $143.99. Fun Card guests will also have admission to SeaWorld Orlando for a full calendar year to experience thrilling rides, amazing animal encounters and energizing entertainment while also getting the opportunity to be part of all the seasonal events happening in 2025.

Annual Passes and Fun Cards can be purchased at SeaWorldOrlando.com.

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