Busch Gardens Tampa Bay turns up the volume with the return of its iconic Real Music Series

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's longest running concert series returns with all-new music performances.

Get ready to rock through the decades with music’s fan-favorite hits! Now through February 20, 2026, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay brings back its longest-running concert series—Real Music—packed with all-new music performances and unforgettable sounds six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Guests can experience an electrifying lineup of acclaimed performers delivering timeless hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

Best of all, every show is included with park admission, making it the perfect opportunity to sing along, dance in your seat and create lasting memories with family and friends.

This year’s Real Music Series features a dynamic mix of genres, ranging from classic rock and soul to pop and R&B, all performed by celebrated artists who capture the magic of legendary icons. Whether visitors are reliving  their favorite tunes or discovering timeless hits for the first time, these concerts promise an incredible entertainment experience for guests of all ages at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

New this year, select Saturdays will feature special performances by iconic rock bands Blue Öyster Cult (January 10) and Village People (January 17), adding an extra jolt of high-energy classic rock to the series.

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The 2026 All-New Lineup Also Includes:

• Jan. 5–9: Martha Reeves and The Vandellas

• Jan. 12–16: Blood, Sweat & Tears

• Jan. 19–23: Pablo Cruise and Their Hit Songs

• Jan. 26–30: Artimus Pyle Band honoring Ronnie Van Zant’s Lynyrd Skynyrd

• Feb. 2–6: The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

• Feb. 9–13: Revisiting Creedence

• Feb. 16–20: Magic Moments, including original singers Theo Peoples, Joe Coleman and Jerome Jackson performing The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Platters and The Drifters

The best way to experience the Real Music Series is with a Busch Gardens Fun Card or Annual Pass. For a limited time, visitors can buy a Busch Gardens Fun Card and get Adventure Island free.  Visitors who choose a 2026 Busch Gardens Fun Card can enjoy award-winning attractions and seasonal events all year long or elevate every visit with an Annual Pass, featuring free parking, exclusive events, added benefits, and no blackout dates.

In 2026, Busch Gardens Annual Pass Members will be among the first to experience the all-new Lion and Hyena Ridge, one of the world’s most immersive animal habitats, before it opens to the public in the spring.  

For more information, park hours and to view showtimes, guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com.

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