Fireworks and Fountains at Longwood Gardens

Dates

Mark your calendars for these shows (beginning at 9:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
Rocket Man: Music of Elton John
May 25, August 17 (9:15 p.m.) & September 14 (8:15 p.m.)

Celebrate America
July 3, 9:15 pm

Festive Fireworks: Music of Dmitri Shostakovich
July 20 (9:15 p.m.) & August 31 (7:15 p.m.)

The Experience

The entire family will enjoy Longwood Gardens’ light and sound spectacular, a summer tradition at the internationally celebrated gardens.

These extravaganzas combine lavish fireworks, stirring music and the celebrated colorful illuminated fountains of the 1,050-acre horticultural showplace created by industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954). The result is an unforgettable display that lights the evening sky.

Fireworks have been used at Longwood since at least 1907, the year after du Pont purchased the property. The public Fireworks and Fountains shows are now in their 30th year. Each display typically attracts approximately 5,000 people.

The fountains and fireworks are operated by carefully synchronized computer programs, and the music is chosen to complement the displays.

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Insider Tip

Prior to the show, enjoy dinner at the Family Fireworks BBQ or have a picnic in Longwood’s wooded picnic area.