Celebrate the spirit of the season at Busch Gardens® Christmas Town, where the park sparkles with festive shows and holiday cheer. Enjoy heartwarming performances like Christmas on Ice, featuring world-class skaters bringing the magic of Christmas to life on ice, or Lights of Wonder, an all-new breathtaking drone show with an awe-inspiring finale. Then, sing along to classic holiday tunes with joyful train rides throughout the park, on the Holly Jolly Express.
Experience the wonder, joy, and music that make Christmas Town Tampa Bay a holiday tradition for the whole family. Please check the show schedules for performance dates.
Christmas Town Entertainment
Holiday Shows and Festive Fun for the Whole Family
Holiday Shows
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 13th 5pm - 7pm
Join Miguel & Holly and Brian Fink from Tampa Bay’s Mix 100.7 at Busch Gardens Christmas Town at the Cheetah Hunt Plaza during the live broadcast and meet Tampa Bay’s favorite DJ. Make sure you are there by 7:00pm for a special tree lighting in the Cheetah Hunt Plaza to start the holiday season!
ALL-NEW Lights of Wonder
Select Dates, Nov. 13th - Dec. 31st
Watch the night sky come alive with a breathtaking drone show, perfectly synchronized to a soundtrack of classic holiday tunes in an awe-inspiring finale unlike anything else in Florida.
ALL-NEW A Very Merry Cirque
Select Dates, November to January
Be amazed by the all-new A Very Merry Cirque Show, a jaw dropping acrobatic show that will leave guests on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more information!
Elmo's Christmas Wish
November 6th through January 4th
Join Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover, and
Zoe as they help Elmo find his Christmas
wish! Families are sure to be singing and
dancing along while watching this fun
holiday show. Visit Sesame Street Safari
of Fun to celebrate the Christmas spirit at
the Sunny Day Theater!
Christmas on Ice
November 13th through January 4th
Yuletide melodies, beautiful seasonal costumes, and exciting and heartfelt skating come together for a holiday spectacular for the entire family in Christmas on Ice. The creators of the award-winning Turn It Up! capture the holiday spirit as world-class skaters celebrate the many wonders of Christmas in this family-favorite show Located at the Moroccan Palace Theater.
Please Note: Show seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Doors may close prior to showtime when the theater has reached full capacity.
Serengeti Light Show
November 13th through January 4th
A luminous, choreographed display that turns the
Serengeti into a living canvas of color and sound,
celebrating the beauty of the season. The show features
tens of thousands of Christmas lights choreographed to
the tune of our own exclusive iteration of "Carol of the
Bells"
Storytime with Mrs Claus
November 13th through January 4th
Near the Festival Walkway, Mrs. Claus will share a traditional holiday tale and a joyful song. Perfect for little ones and families alike, this enchanting story time will delight audiences with Mrs. Claus' warm presence and charming storytelling style. Children will be captivated as she weaves magical tales that inspire wonder and celebrate the true spirit of the holidays.
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Ginga Ninjas
Select Dates, November through December
Join the Ginga Ninjas as they leap into action when Mrs. Claus beloved Christmas cookie recipe disappears, and the culprit is closer than they think! Celebrate the season with this high energy show as the ninjas breakdance their way through this holiday mystery located in Jungala in front of the Orangutans
Three Kings Journey
November 21st through January 4th
Three Kings Journey Show unites magical voices in
perfect harmony, unfolding the famed journey to
the humble town of Bethlehem at Dragon Fire
Grill
Festive Fun
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
November 13th through December 24th
Returning for another year of festive
fun, guests can immerse themselves
in the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ at Festival Walkway. Stroll
past life-size story book vignettes
featuring the classic tale and meet
beloved characters including
Rudolph and Bumble
Celebration of Lights
November 13th through January 4th
Experience miles of dazzling holiday lights illuminating the park and keep an eye out for festive stilt walkers spreading holiday cheer!
Santa’s North Pole Experience
November 13th through December 24th
While the elves are busy preparing
for Christmas, the big guy himself,
Santa Claus is taking a break from
his busy holiday schedule to meet
and take photos with families in
his private study
Holly Jolly Express
November 13th through January 4th
All aboard for Christmas Cheer!
This locomotive is on track to
celebrate the most wonderful time
of the year with favorite songs of
the season and wild views of Busch
Gardens' 65-acre veldt, home to
giraffes, rhinos, zebras and more.
Holiday Photos with Sesame Street Friends
November 13th through January 4th
Make memories and get a photo with your favorite
furry friends in festive holiday attire! Meet your
Sesame Street friends at 123 Smile throughout the
day.
Meet the Princesses
November 13th through January 4th
Create unforgettable memories with
family photo opportunities throughout
the park! Be sure to visit the Ice Princess,
Sugar Plum Princess, and Poinsettia
Princess for a truly enchanting
experience.
Menorah Lighting
December 4th to December 12th
Celebrate Hanukkah at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with the lighting of the menorah every night at 6:00PM Located between the Moroccan Palace and cheetah habitat.
Coca-Cola® Holiday Caravan
December 17
Don't miss you chance to see the sparking Coca-Cola® Holiday Caravan and grab a FREE coke sample (while supplies last)! It'll be parked on festival field from 5 PM - 7:30 PM. Make plans now for a festive and refreshing evening at Busch Gardens Christmas Town.
New Year Eve's Celebration
December 31
Ring in 2027 with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on December 31st for unforgettable fun during the day. Then at night enjoy a special fireworks finale on New Year’s Eve!
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