Arts & Entertainment
Longwood Gardens Announces 2021 Fireworks And Fountain Shows
One of the region's most popular summer celebrations is back, with six unique, seasonally and culturally themed music shows.
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Warmer weather is on the way to southeastern Pennsylvania, and with more and more of the region opening up as the pandemic abates, several familiar events are making their return this summer.
Among the events on this summer's slate is the famous Fireworks and Fountains show series at Longwood Gardens.
The summer lineup includes six different shows, each themed with different music and celebrating a different aspect of the season, culture, history, or nature.
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Tickets are available via both lawn seating and reserved seating. To purchase and for more details, see here.
The full schedule is below:
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Spirit of America
Saturday, July 3 at 9:15 pm (Tickets on sale June 1 at 10 am)
What Longwood says: "Celebrate the unbreakable soul of America with selections inspired by the spirit of the country felt in the 1700s to World War II to the Civil Rights Movement to recent day."
Proud
Saturday, July 17 at 9:15 pm (Tickets on sale June 1 at 10 am)
What Longwood says: "We’re beyond proud to honor just a few of the many inspiring women in music, and their messages of strength and empowerment."
Sleeping Beauty
Sunday, August 7 at 9:15 pm (Tickets on sale June 22 at 10 am)
What Longwood says: "We awaken Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, complete with graceful fountains and soaring fireworks, for a beautiful evening beyond your wildest dreams."
It’s Always Sunny at Longwood Gardens
Sunday, September 5 at 8:15 pm (Tickets on sale July 13 at 10 am)
What Longwood says: "The forecast calls for electrifying fireworks and exuberant fountains that will have you Walking on Sunshine for this weather-inspired show.."
Hip Hop Mixtape
Saturday, September 25 at 8:15 pm (Tickets on sale July 13 at 10 am)
What Longwood says: "We pay homage to the powerhouse culture and expression of hip-hop with a lively selection of favorites."
Start Me Up
Saturday, October 23 at 8:15 pm (Tickets on sale September 14 at 10 am)
What Longwood says: "Rock along with The Rolling Stones as we pay tribute to this larger-than-life rock band. This show will have you saying anything but (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction."
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