The Return of SeaWorld Orlando's Bands, Brew & BBQ

Nothing says summer quite like a cold beer, smoky barbeque, and a great concert.  

SeaWorld Orlando has combined all three for the 2025 return of their popular event, Bands, Brew & BBQ.  

 

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Here’s what you can look forward to at this highly anticipated summer event.  

 

Exciting Event Details  

Bands, Brew & BBQ takes place on select dates between July 5 and August 24 – the true peak of summer.  

One of the biggest draws of attending is that you don’t need a separate ticket to enjoy the event; it’s included in the cost of your SeaWorld Orlando admission.  

However, if you want to take part in the exclusive food and drink menus, you’ll purchase those individually.  

 

The Bands  

 

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Every weekend, guests of SeaWorld Orlando can enjoy live music at SeaWorld Orlando’s Nautilus Theater, an indoor and air-conditioned venue.  

Want to make sure you have the best seats in the house?  

Reserved seating will be available for purchase a little closer to the event.  

The 2025 music lineup has yet to be released.  

To give you a taste of what’s to come, 2024’s concerts included performances from artists like Hunter Hayes, Tracy Byrd, Bo Bice, Country Airwaves, and Mackenzie Porter.  

 

The Brews

 

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On a hot summer day, there’s nothing like a crisp, refreshing beer to quench your thirst.  

Throughout the festival, you’ll find a variety of exclusive food booths pouring pints, crafting cocktails, and serving up fresh barbecue.  

Beer lovers can enjoy big name favorites like Blue Moon, Shock Top, Heineken, and Corona.  

However, the real stars of the festival are the lesser known and local breweries featured throughout the theme park.  

In 2024, Orlando’s own Crooked Can Brewing Co. and Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. were included in the lineup of tasty brews.  

The nearby St. Augustine Distillery and Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing were also hits during the festival.  

Not a big beer fan? No problem!  

The event also has cocktails like refreshing frozen daquiris, margaritas, sangria, Bloody Marys, mimosas, and more.  

There are even flashy mocktails for non-drinkers, including an electric blue raspberry lemonade and a summery strawberry basil lemonade.  

 

The BBQ  

 

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Nothing revs your appetite like the smell of sizzling barbecue.  

SeaWorld Orlando’s culinary team is still finalizing details for the 2025 festival, but the 2024 menu gives us a sneak peek at what to expect.  

Last year’s barbecue favorites included dishes like the Three Cheese BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese, the perfect balance of creamy and smoky to satisfy any craving.  

There were also tender chicken wings, smoked and fried to perfection and dusted with a variety of savory spices.  

The BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potato was a fan favorite, topped with juicy pulled pork, melted cheese, green onions, bacon, and drizzled with tangy BBQ sauce and sour cream.

Of course, you can’t have a festival with only savory selections.  

2024’s menu also included  Bourbon Pecan Pie with Caramel, an ooey gooey treat topped with whipped cream and the smooth taste of bourbon in every bite.

 

The Theme Park, Too  

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Even if you’re lured to SeaWorld Orlando for the bands, brews, and/or BBQ, your admission ticket grants you access to all the theme park has to offer.  

When you’re not dancing, sipping, or savoring, you can enjoy thrilling roller coasters, entertaining animal experiences, and tour Sesame Street Land with your little ones.  

Learn about SeaWorld’s global conservation efforts, meet a few rescued animal ambassadors, and admire some of the world’s most majestic aquatic life.  

There’s always something to do, learn, and explore at SeaWorld Orlando.  

 

Enjoy the Festivities when You Stay at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando  

Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando is conveniently located just three miles from SeaWorld Orlando, meaning the action is less than a 10-minute drive away.  

Don’t have a car? Let us help with transportation! You can take a complimentary shuttle directly from our front entrance to SeaWorld Orlando.  

Our comfortable and spacious rooms, exciting amenities, and onsite dining make Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando your ideal home base for a weekend of bands, brews, and barbecue.  

Make your reservation today! 

 

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