The Busch Gardens News - 2026 Program Calendar Announcement

Arts and Entertainment

September 3, 2025

NEW YEAR. NEW REASONS TO VISIT.

Prepare for a monumental year at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, filled with new reasons to visit in every season. The fun kicks off with Busch Gardens’ signature events, Howl-O-Scream® and Christmas Town™. Stay tuned for all the fun coming to Busch Gardens in 2026!

- Mardi Gras: Let the good times roll with jazzy live music, classic Cajun flavors, and electrifying entertainment throughout all nine of Busch Gardens’ villages during this exciting New Orleans-style event for the whole family.

- Food & Wine Festival: Embark on a culinary journey throughout the world’s most beautiful theme park, sipping and sampling international flavors and local favorites.

- Bier Fest Brews & BBQ: Sip and savor seasonal brew offerings and new beer-inspired recipes at Virginia’s largest beer and barbecue festival.

- Howl-O-Scream: There’s nowhere to hide at Virginia’s premier Halloween event. Take on haunted houses, sinister shows and thrills as terror transforms the entire park.

- Christmas Town: Celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows, and holiday-inspired culinary delights.

That’s just a taste of what’s in store for 2026 at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park. Are you ready to experience it all?

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Mardi Gras

Fridays - Sundays + Presidents' Day, Jan. 30 - Mar. 8

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Select Dates + St. Patrick's Day March 12 - 17

Kids' Weekends

Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 21 - Apr. 19

Food & Wine Festival

Thursday - Sunday, Apr. 23 - June 21

Summer of Wonder

Daily, June 26 - July 30

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ