TAMPA, Fla. – Kick off a new year jam-packed with entertainment at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s longest-running concert series.
Now through Feb. 20, guests can rock through the decades with fan-favorite hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. The Real Music Series brings performances six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Every show is included with park admission.
This year’s lineup offers a dynamic mix of genres, from classic rock and soul to pop and R&B. Adding extra excitement, select Saturdays will spotlight iconic rock bands Blue Öyster Cult on Jan. 10 and Village People on Jan. 17.
The 2026 lineup 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 featuring original singers from The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Platters, and The Drifters
For more information on the Real Music Series, click here.
For the best experience, visitors can purchase a Busch Gardens Fun Card or Annual Pass. A limited-time offer includes Adventure Island free with the Fun Card purchase. Annual Pass holders enjoy perks like free parking, exclusive events, and no blackout dates.
In 2026, Annual Pass members will also get early access to the all-new Lion and Hyena Ridge, one of the world’s most immersive animal habitats, before its public opening in the spring.