The Real Music Series returned in 2026 with bands performing at Stanleyville Theater in January & February.
Event Details
Taking place on select days from January 5 to February 20, 2026, the Real Music Series featured nine acts representing various genres of music. Performances were held in Stanleyville Theater, with two shows per day. Concerts were included with park admission, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Different from past years, there were weekday performances throughout the series with two shows per day at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There were also two special single-day acts on the first two Saturdays of the event, with shows at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
The Real Music Series 2026 lineup:
- Martha Reeves and The Vandellas – January 5 – 9
- Blue Öyster Cult – January 10
- Blood, Sweat & Tears – January 12 – 16
- Village People – January 17
- Pablo Cruise and Their Hit Songs – January 19 – 23
- Artimus Pyle Band – last surviving member of Lynyrd Skynyrd performing all of their hits – January 26 – 30
- The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra – February 2 – 6
- Revisiting Creedence – February 9 – 13
- Magic Moments performing the songs of The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Platters and The Drifters – February 16 – 20
Additional details on Real Music Series 2026 may be added in the future.
Sources:
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Real Music Series | Dec 27 2025
Last update: December 27, 2025