Busch Gardens Sets Concerts, Special Events for 2011

By WYDaily Staff Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Busch Gardens has announced its 2011 season lineup of concerts and events, which feature performances by kid-friendly acts and some big names in the entertainment world.

The season kicks off this spring, with performances from Hip Hop Harry and DJ Lance from Yo Gabba Gabba! Their appearances are part of Busch Gardens' "KIDsiderate" approach to entertainment at the park.

The popular "Glory at the Gardens" returns for another year in June with a stellar lineup of top contemporary Christian and Gospel artists. The event expands this year to Saturdays and Sundays in June.

Come summertime, Busch Gardens will host concerts featuring up-and-coming and iconic acts in pop and rock, including Pat Benatar, Colbie Caillat, Miranda Cosgrove and Neil Sedaka.

Extreme stunts performed by world-class athletes are featured at the park during Ramp Jam, and visitors will encounter exotic animals during Wild Days featuring Jack Hanna.

The complete special event series schedule is listed below. As always, every concert or event is free with park admission.

Kid-friendly acts
Hip Hop Harry, (April 2-3)
DJ Lance Rock from Yo Gabba Gabba!, (April 16-17)

Glory at the Gardens
Mary Mary, (June 11)
Mercy Me and JJ Heller, (June 12)
Casting Crowns and Matt Maher, (June 18)
Donnie McClurkin, (June 19)
BeBe & CeCe Winans, (June 25)
TobyMac and Sanctus Real, (June 26)

Busch Gardens LIVE (Concert series)
Colbie Caillat, (June 4-5)
Miranda Cosgrove, (July 30-31)
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, (Aug. 27-28)
Neil Sedaka, (Sept. 3-4)

Special Events
Ramp Jam, (April 30-May 1, 7-8, 14-15)
Wild Days featuring Jack Hanna, (Sept. 10-11)

All concerts will be presented in the Globe Theatre or the park’s Royal Palace Theatre. For a complete special event series schedule, visit Busch Gardens' website by clicking here.