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2012 Summer Performances

Gardens as Art, Art in the Gardens

The arts at Longwood are as alive, inspiring, and beautiful as our gardens. Just as our founder, Pierre S. du Pont, showcased the leading artists of his time in these spectacular gardens, the vision continues today. Our summer lineup includes more than 40 performances, featuring big names in the most beautiful settings.

Be sure to see our Gardens at night this summer as we debut Light: Installations by Bruce Munro. Never before seen in the US, experience 8 outdoor light installations over 23 acres. You’ll see the Gardens in a whole new light.

Experience our Gardens as art and art in our Gardens... all summer long at Longwood.

Summer's Hottest Lineup

Wine & Jazz Festival

featuring Dianne Reeves

Saturday, June 2 from 12:00-5:30 pm
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Curtis Master Classes

Sunday, June 10 - Wednesday, June 13 at 2:00 pm daily
Free with Gardens Admission
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Curtis Master Class Performance

Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Jonny Lang and Robert Randolph

Wednesday, June 13 at 7:30 pm
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This concert is in association with BRE Presents

Family Concert: Trout Fishing in America

Friday, June 15 at 7:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Afro-Brazilian Percussion Concert: Dendê & Band

Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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David Sanborn and Brian Culbertson

Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30 pm
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This concert is in association with BRE Presents

West African Reggae Concert: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

Friday, June 22 at 7:30 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Kennett Symphony of Chester County presents, Guitarra!

Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 pm
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Carillon Concert: Nick Huang

Sunday, June 24 at 3:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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The Savoy Company presents, The Mikado

Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at 8:30 pm
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Carillon Concert: Wylie Crawford

Sunday, July 1 at 3:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Bluegrass Concert: Sierra Hull & Highway 111

Friday, July 6 at 7:30 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Barbara Cook

Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 pm
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Carillon Concert: Jeff Davis

Sunday, July 8 at 3:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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The Bacon Brothers

Tuesday, July 10 at 7:30 pm
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This concert is in association with BRE Presents

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, July 11 at 7:30 pm
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Family Concert: Billy Jonas

Friday, July 13 at 7:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Indian Bhangra & Brass Funk Concert: Red Baraat

Saturday, July 14 at 7:30 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Carillon Concert: Dick van Dijk

Sunday, July 15 at 3:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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The Brandywiners, Ltd. presents Hello, Dolly!

Thursday, July 26 - Saturday, July 28 and
Thursday, August 2 - Saturday, August 4 at 8:30 pm
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Pat Metheny Unity Band - August 9

with Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez & Ben Williams

Thursday, August 9 at 7:30 pm
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Family Concert: FiddleKicks

Friday, August 10 at 7:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Vince Gill

Wednesday, August 15 at 7:30 pm
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This concert is in association with BRE Presents

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert: Keola Beamer with Moanalani Beamer

Friday, August 17 at 7:30 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Kennett Symphony of Chester County presents, Water Music: Titanic 100 Years

Saturday, August 18 at 7:30 pm
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Carillon Concert: Doug Gefvert

Sunday, August 19 at 3:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Straight No Chaser

Performance just added
Tickets on sale Wednesday, May 2 at 10:00 am

Wednesday, August 22 at 7:30 pm
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This concert is in association with BRE Presents

The Manhattan Transfer

Thursday, August 23 at 7:30 pm
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Bluegrass Concert: Mountain Heart

Friday, August 24 at 7:30 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Cajun Concert: Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

Saturday, August 25 at 7:30 pm
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Carillon Concert: John Widmann

Sunday, August 26 at 3:00 pm
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South African Afro-Pop Concert: Freshlyground

Friday, August 31 at 7:30 pm
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Indie Folk-Pop Concert: Buried Beds

Saturday, September 8 at 7:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Carillon Concert: Lisa Lonie, with the Alexander Brass Quintet

Sunday, September 9 at 3:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Family Concert: Gizmo Guys

Friday, September 14 at 7:00 pm
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Tropical Rumba Concert: Papo Gely and Timbalona

Saturday, September 15 at 7:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Carillon Concert: Stephen Schreiber

Sunday, September 16 at 3:00 pm
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Mariachi Concert: Mariachi Flor de Toloache

Saturday, September 22 at 7:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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Carillon Concert: David Maker

Sunday, September 23 at 3:00 pm
Free with Gardens Admission
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