TAMPA — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will present a star-studded lineup of performers who will take the stage at this year’s Food & Wine Festival.
The event will take place Fridays through Sundays, from March 7 through May 18. The festival is included with daily park admission. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is at 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa.
This year’s festival will feature the debut of new culinary cabins, exciting headlining artists, and — new for 2025 — concerts on Fridays.
New this year, headlining concerts will be held every Saturday, with additional performances on select Fridays and Sundays. Guests can also enjoy immersive photo opportunities, roaming atmosphere performers, and additional activities on non-concert event dates. Annual Pass Members can enjoy all the Food & Wine Festival has to offer, returning endless times to savor all the delicious cuisine and incredible performances week after week.
This year’s festival will serve up all-new culinary creations influenced by the vibrant spices and bold flavors of the Caribbean and India, as well as feature returning fan-favorites spanning the cuisines of South America and Europe. With a diverse selection of dishes to pair with wines, craft brews and cocktails, every bite offers a delicious new adventure for food lovers to explore. The best way to savor the festival is with a festival sampler lanyard, allowing guests to enjoy multiple tastes throughout their visit.
The festival’s concert series features an exciting lineup of musical acts spanning a variety of genres, ensuring there’s something for every taste. From high-energy performances to fan-favorite artists, the festival brings an unforgettable concert experience to the stage. Busch Gardens offered a preview of the musical lineup, announcing the following performances:
Flo Rida — Saturday, March 15
Tramar Lacel Dillard is better known by his stage name, Flo Rida. The rapper, singer and songwriter’s debut and breakout single "Low" was No. 1 for 10 weeks in 2007, and was followed by his debut album, “Mail on Sunday,” released in 2008. Since then, he has collaborated with a host of A-list songwriters and producers, including Bruno Mars and Phillip Lawrence, David Guetta, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, Kevin Rudolf, Boi 1da, and Frank E. Flo Rida has also created his charity Big Dreams For Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of inner-city, underprivileged youth through education, family enrichment, and support.
Luis Fonsi — Saturday, March 22
From his debut album “Comenzaré,” released in 1998, to his latest studio album “El Viaje,” released in 2024, Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi has continuously broken sales records while leading the charts. His undeniable and unique talent, as well as his extensive lists of radio hits, has allowed him to break barriers, cross borders and seduced millions of people around the world.
Throughout his career, Fonsi has been awarded multiple gold and platinum records in several countries including Mexico, Spain, United States, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela and Central America. He has also been the recipient of some of the most prestigious awards in the music industry such as five Latin Grammy, five Billboard awards, eight Premio Lo Nuestro, ASCAP Voice of Music Award, ten Premios Juventud, Cadena Dial Award 2011, Premios Heat 2016 and Festival Viña Del Mar’s Gaviotas de Oro y Plata during his live performances in 2004, 2009 and 2012.
Mitchell Tenpenny — Sunday, April 27
Six years into his record deal with Columbia Records, Mitchell Tenpenny is leaning in even more. On his new album “The 3rd,” the Nashville native is leaning into his story, his fans, his roots and his influences — all with an eye on the future.
Country radio knows Tenpenny as a reliable hitmaker and husky-voiced storyteller with an ear for undeniable hooks and unforgettable melodies. Fans who care to listen deeper recognize that he not only produces country radio smashes but is also a genre disruptor unafraid of punctuating his country storytelling with edgy lyrics, hard-driving drum beats and heavy guitars.
Tenpenny’s music has generated more than 2.1 billion global streams since his debut. His chart-topping #1 songs include “Drunk Me,” “Truth About You” and “At The End of a Bar.” Fans of those will find plenty to love on “The 3rd,” but the gold and platinum-selling double ACM nominee wanted to dig even deeper.
Grand Funk Railroad — Saturday, May 10
Originating from Flint, Michigan, in 1969, Grand Funk Railroad laid the groundwork for such bands as Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen and Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation and forceful pop melodies. The fact that Grand Funk’s legacy still reigns over the classic rock landscape 50 years after its birth is a testament to the group’s influence and staying power. Mega-hits “We’re an American Band,” “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home,” “Locomotion,” and “Some Kind of Wonderful” still receive continuous airplay on classic rock radio.
Guests can stay tuned to the Busch Gardens website and social media channels for the latest updates, as even more artists will be announced soon. The concerts are free with park admission, making it easier than ever to enjoy incredible live music while savoring the festival’s delicious offerings.
For additional information, including park hours and ticket prices, visit BuschGardensTampa.com.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with over 16,000 animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing experiences for guests of every age.
