Robby Takac and John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls perform during 81st Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The Goo Goo Dolls will kick off the 2024 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Concert Series.
(Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)Busch Gardens has announced the first 14 concerts they have planned for The 2024 Food & Wine Festival. About 10 more acts will be added to the lineup in the coming weeks. All concerts are held on the weekend so you don't have to worry about burning a vacation day to see a show.
The 2024 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival concerts kick off March 9 with the Goo Goo Dolls and Starship on March 10 and wind down May 18 and May 19. The closing weekend acts are among the gaps Busch Gardens will fill in later. Along with the concerts, The Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival features food and drinks from all regions of the world.
Are concerts still free?
The performances are free with your paid admission to Busch Gardens. If you want to upgrade to seats closer to the stage, you might want to look into getting an annual pass. Passholders can get a free upgrade. You can also purchase a VIP Seating Package that includes a beverage, private VIP bar, and a seat right by the stage. But honestly, I've been to quite a few shows at Busch Gardens. You don't need to upgrade to enjoy the show. Just get there early for a good spot!
The 2024 Busch Gardens Concert Lineup
Goo Goo Dolls – March 9
Starship ft. Mickey Thomas – March 10
Sister Hazel – March 17
Better than Ezra & Vertical Horizon – April 13
38 Special – May 5
May 12: Lynyrd Skynyrd
May 18: Flo Rida
May 19: Vanilla Ice
Q105 Concert Calendar
Some great shows coming up in the Tampa area and a few worth a road trip!
October 3: Boyz II Men
(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. Boys II Men had so many huge 90s hits like Motownphilly, I'll Make Love To You and End of the Road. See the group at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Event Center.
October 4: The Marley Brothers
Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesZiggy, Damian, Stephan, Ky-Mani and Julian play the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.
November 6: Cyndi Lauper
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Syracuse UniversityOne last chance to see one of the most iconic Q105 favorites from the 80s. Cyndi Lauper has announced this is her farewell tour. See her at Amalie Arena. Tampa is one of only 23 cities getting a tour stop. The only other show in Florida will be in Hollywood, Florida. No Orlando or Jacksonville stops.
November 14: The Pointer Sisters and The Commodores
Mark Davis/Getty ImagesLots of great Q105 hits like "I'm So Excited" and "Neutron Dance" from the Pointer Sisters and "Brickhouse" ia one of our most requested songs on Q105. See them both at "An Evening of Icons - An Unforgettable Evening of Classic Hits" at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa.
December 14: Bret Michaels
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesCatch the Poison lead singer for a performance at The Sound at Coachman Park. It's Bret's Parti-Gras 2.0 Tour with Night Ranger and Dee Snider from Twisted Sister.
December 15: Trans Siberian Orchestra
Courtesy of TSOIt's a Q105 holiday tradition! It'll be one of the most amazing live performances you'll ever see. The Lost Christmas Eve Tour will stop at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
