HOWL-O-SCREAM

Tampa's Premier Halloween Event

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything.

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Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Howl-O-Scream 2022 is a separately-ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed.

*Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice.

Sep 09

Oct 31

Select Nights Fridays & Saturdays 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Thursdays & Sundays 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. View Park Hours Separately Ticketed Event

Returning Haunted House

Death Water Bayou: Blood Moon - The Final Phase

The werewolves are clawing their way back in and the blood moon is in its final phase. Beware all who enter the inescapable fate of the Death Water Bayou.

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Haunted Houses

Dark minds have been brewing new ways to terrify those brave enough to enter our sinister haunted houses with new unsuspecting scares. Check back soon to see what will be unleashed at Howl-O-Scream 2022.

Scare Zones & Unpredictable Hordes

The scares are everywhere as new terrors lurk in every corner of the park. Experience screams & frights at any moment as you make your way through several scare zones. Plus, with roaming hordes, horror awaits at every twist and turn.

Sinister Shows

Don't miss our spirited productions that are said to be "worth dying for". The raunchy monster dance party, Fiends will return to its outdoor venue for more devilish antics from Dr. Freakenstein and his gang of ghouls. Guests can also fuel up on a pre-fear feast with the return of The Rolling Bones. Plus, all-new event entertainment comes to life during this year's event.

Fan-Favorite Fiends show on the Festival Field

Pulse-Pounding Attractions

With exhilarating coasters and thrilling attractions, guests can take on their favorite rides in the dark in between the frights and scares of Howl-O-Scream. Bring your fears to new heights on Iron Gwazi & SheiKra, then let the adrenaline rush as you launch into the shadows of Cheetah Hunt & Tigris.

The Terror Continues

Howl-O-Scream Orlando

Get twice the Howl-O-Scream terror with one night at SeaWorld Orlando and one night at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Two-park tickets start at only $84.99.

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