Summer Nights Returns to Busch Gardens!

One of our favorite summertime events, Busch Gardens Summer Nights, is back and complete with new shows, a new drone show, extended hours, and more!  The party kicks off on Friday, May 23, and will be celebrated daily through August 10, 2025.

NEW to Summer Nights in 2025:

Here's what Busch Gardens tells us they planned for guests this summer

• All-New Wild Oasis at Jungala – North America’s most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm: Wild Oasis opens to Pass Members on May 30 and to all guests on June 6.  Inspired by lush rainforests and teeming with animal encounters, thrilling rides and interactive play zones, Wild Oasis promises unforgettable experiences for the whole family. Within Wild Oasis, guests will embark on an incredible adventure. From encountering fascinating new animals to soaring down the all-new Tree Top Drop, families can explore interactive climbing structures, cool off at an immersive splash pad, and take on a thrilling self-guided scavenger hunt. Designed to ignite curiosity and excitement, Wild Oasis promises an action-packed experience for explorers of all ages.
• All-New Wild Skies – Dazzling nighttime drone show: As night falls, the park's skyline transforms with the debut of Wild Skies, an awe-inspiring drone show that paints the night with vibrant lights, synchronized aerial movement and an immersive soundtrack culminating in a spectacular firework finale. Together, these cutting-edge experiences amplify the energy of Summer Nights, offering guests unforgettable entertainment from day to night.
• All-New Moto-Motion – High-energy indoor BMX and Motocross stunt spectacular: Headlining the thrills is Moto-Motion, an all-new indoor stunt show in the Stanleyville Theater that fuses high-flying BMX and motocross tricks with dynamic choreography. 
• All New Meerkat Habitat – Colony of meerkats: Opening this summer, the expanded and revamped Meerkat Habitat will debut with a new colony in the Edge of Africa. 
• All-New TOMA at Orang Café – Vibrant Latin American-inspired quick-service restaurant: Inside the all-new Wild Oasis at Jungala, guests will find TOMA at Orang Café, a vibrant quick-service restaurant offering a Latin-American inspired menu, complete with a prime view of the park’s orangutan habitat—a perfect spot to relax and refuel while enjoying the sights and sounds of the realm.
• All-New Casbar – Outdoor full-service bar FREE Beer for guests 21+: For those looking to unwind and enjoy a signature cocktail, Casbar, a new outdoor full-service bar located in the Moroccan Village near Zagora Café, invites guests to sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy the park's festive atmosphere.

Returning Favorites at Summer Nights

Several of our favorite iconic Busch Gardens' shows are back! Throughout the day, you can check out exciting entertainment that the whole family will love, including the return of Gwazi Rocks.

After riding Iron Gwazi, use your adrenaline to dance to Gwazi Rocks. Located just outside the ride, it combines drums, dancers, and stilt-walkers in a pulse-pounding display of music and dance.

Head over to the Dragon Fire Grill for Icons, where you can step into the world of musical icons! This captivating show features live performances of fan-favorite hits inspired by musical legends and will have you singing and dancing in your seat!

Beat the heat with Rhythm of Nature, an ice show in the Moroccan Palace Theater. Embark on a spellbinding ice adventure following the journey of Dakari, a brave young hero, as they journey into a magical dream realm to uncover the wonders of the animal kingdom and embrace their destiny.

Also back this year is Busch Gardens' Summer Nights Elite VIP Tour. Whether you're an animal enthusiasts or coaster fanatic, an experienced Busch Gardens guide will map out a personalized and unforgettable day just for you. In this private, guided tour, you'll be provided the VIP treatment from front-of-the-line access on Florida's favorite thrill rides, to up-close animal encounters and feeding opportunities, and lunch at fan-favorite restaurants.

Free Beer is Back!

This popular nod to the past is back! Guests 21+ can enjoy one complimentary 7-ounce beer, and Pass Members 21+ receive two free 7-ounce beers daily.

We also love the Springs Taproom. This is a great laid-back spot to take a break and enjoy beer, cocktails, mocktails, and snacks. You’ll find the Springs Taproom in the former Hospitality House, which has been totally renovated to blend its history with a modern twist. It's become one of our favorite spots to take a break and relax while the kids have fun watching the fish splash around in the newly refurbished pond out front.

The NEW Phoenix Rising Coaster

Phoenix Rising is an all-new family-friendly coaster unlike anything the park has done before. This “in-between” coaster gives guests the same thrills as the other coasters in the park but without the intensity of some of its larger rides. Unlike some of the bigger coasters at the park, this one does not feature any direct inversions—just twists, turns, AND onboard audio! The ride will soar 44 miles per hour over Pantopia and the Serengeti Plain and will have several different elements that will make it stand out, from the family-friendly aspect to the innovative technology not yet seen in any other coaster at the park.

Make the Most of Your Summer at Busch Gardens

Guests interested in the best deal of the summer can take advantage of the limited-time Memorial Day Sale, which provides up to 50% savings on Fun Cards and Annual Passes. A Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass is the best way to enjoy an entire year of family fun, thrilling attractions and exciting seasonal events. Categorized in easy-to-use tiers, options provide guests with unlimited year-round admission and unbeatable benefits, including free parking, in-park discounts, monthly rewards and payments starting as low as $15 per month.

Guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com to purchase tickets and learn more about the Annual Pass program’s benefits, monthly rewards and stay in the know about new events, special deals and future announcements by following Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and Twitter.