Concerts and Performances

All the Garden's a Stage!

Longwood founder Pierre du Pont's interest in music and theater inspired him to create performance venues throughout the Gardens. Longwood's extensive performing arts program enriches each season with performances that bring picturesque settings to life.

More than 400 performances are presented each year by artists of all levels, from world class, international artists to local community groups. Longwood presents performances of all types—from theater and dance to fun family concerts and music from around the world—in beautiful and unique settings year-round. Live concerts can also be heard on the Gardens’ two residential instruments: the 62-bell carillon and a 10,010 pipe organ, one of the largest resident organs in the world (after reconstruction of the instrument is completed). Most concerts are free with Gardens Admission. 

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Garden Railway

September 7–November 22

See the Brandywine Valley in miniature form in the Idea Garden! Visitors of all ages will enjoy watching the train travel past Longwood landmarks made from natural elements.

NEW Kids' Garden Adventure

Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am

Join us for a one hour program that introduces children to the wonders of a garden through story, crafts and garden exploration. For children ages 3-5.


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The Buds and the Bees

Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)

Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.


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Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy

Saturday, November 28; 3:00–5:00 pm

Pennsylvania Ballet's Sugarplum Fairy greets young guests. Be sure to bring your camera to snap a picture with this favorite friend from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.

Ice Skating Spectacular

November 26–January 10

Enjoy ice skating performances featuring an array of up-and-coming talents, professional skaters and Olympians in a fairy-tale setting.


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