Join the fun at Bands Brew BBQ SeaWorld, featuring live music, regional BBQ flavors, and unique cocktails for Orlando this summer.

SeaWorld Orlando is thrilled to announce that one of its most popular seasonal events, Bands, Brew & BBQ, is back once again! Guests are invited to indulge in a unique blend of live music, mouth-watering BBQ, and refreshing brews while strolling between award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations, making it the perfect summer outing for families and friends alike. This event takes place on select days from July 5 to August 24.
Bands Brew BBQ SeaWorld: Live Performances
Bands, Brew & BBQ offers an unforgettable experience with its exciting lineup of live concerts, featuring award-winning artists and sizzling local acts. The air-conditioned Nautilus Theater will come alive every weekend with performances from top rock and country artists, delivering exhilarating musical experiences.
The concert lineup is as follows:
- July 12, Journey Tribute
- July 13, Joe Nichols
- July 19, Toby Keith Tribute
- July 20, Blue Oyster Cult
- July 26, Jason Aldean Tribute
- July 27, DOKKEN
- Aug 2, Bon Jovi Tribute
- Aug 3, Avery Anna
- Aug 9, Luke Bryan Tribute
- Aug 10, LoCash
- Aug 16, Fleetwood Mac Tribute
- Aug 17, Fuel & LIT
- Aug 23, American Stones Tribute
- Aug 24, Lee Greenwood
For the best seats in the house, reserved seating can be purchased at https://seaworldorlando.com.
Mouth-Watering BBQ and Refreshing Brews
In addition to the electrifying live performances, Bands, Brew & BBQ will offer an impressive array of over 130 different craft brews, cocktails, and delicious eats. Guests can savor regional BBQ styles at various huts stationed throughout the park, ranging from Kansas City to Carolina, Texas to Memphis, and even SeaWorld’s own BBQ. There’s a BBQ style for every taste.
Some of the new options include:
- BBQ Sundae: Pulled BBQ Pork, Creamy Mash Potatoes, BBQ Pit beans, Cole slaw, Cherry Tomato, and Onion Straws
- Smoked Chicken Taco: Mazina Tortilla, Smoked BBQ Chicken, Pickled Onions, Jalapenos, Tangy BBQ Sauce
- Southern Smoked Turkey Collard Greens: Tender Collard greens infused with smoked Turkey Meat, Crushed Red Pepper
- Corn Rib: Seasoned fried corn rib, with Butter sauce, balsamic reduction, red pepper mashed potatoes. Micro Greens
Guests can really get the party started with a selection of both savory and refreshing cocktails to enjoy while indulging in all the delicious food.
Drink Options
There is a variety of new refreshing drink options such as:
- Frozen Sangria – Red wine, Orange Juice, Brandy, Simple syrup
- Royal Rush – Riesling, Vodka, Blueberry, Lemon
- Kansas City Smash – Bourbon, Peach, Lemon
- Orange Mojito – Rum, Orange Juice, Simple syrup, Lemon- lime Soda, Mint
- Pub Grub Old Fashioned – Bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, cherry
Hot summer days call for ice-cold beer. As guests explore the park, they can enjoy a variety of craft beers featured during the festival, refreshing local and regional brews including:
- Florida Avenue’s Big Boy Blue Blueberry & Mango Ale
- Brew Bus’ You’re My Boy, Blue! All-Natural Blueberry Wheat Ale
- Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co’s Guavacation Berliner Weisse
- 3 Daughters Brewing’s Key Lime Cider
Best Way to Savor and Sip at Bands Brew BBQ SeaWorld

Guests will be able to discover endless combinations of food and drink offerings with a Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival Tasting Lanyard. Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 5-punch lanyard for $45 or take it up a notch with the 10-punch lanyard for $65. SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members get VIP treatment and can purchase a 12-punch lanyard for the price of 10 for Bands Brew BBQ SeaWorld.
Do not forget about the arrival of the Emperor Penguins, the new drone show, and the rest of the Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld Orlando.
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