ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando announced on Tuesday that its popular Bands, Brew & BBQ event will return this summer, with some new offerings in store.

What You Need To Know

  • SeaWorld Orlando's Bands, Brew & BBQ event will return this summer

  • The eight-weekend event is scheduled to start on July 6 and run through Aug. 24

  • It will feature new food, unique entertainment and an extensive concert lineup

Featuring new food, unique entertainment and an extensive concert lineup, the eight-weekend event is scheduled to start on July 6 and run through Aug. 24.

“Guests are invited to indulge in a unique blend of live music, mouth-watering BBQ and refreshing brews, while strolling between award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations, making it the perfect summer outing for families and friends alike,” stated SeaWorld Orlando.

Here is this year’s concert lineup, which take place in the park’s air-conditioned Nautilus Theater:

  • July 12: Journey Tribute
  • July 13: Joe Nichols
  • July 19: Toby Keith Tribute
  • July 20: Blue Oyster Cult
  • July 26: Jason Aldean Tribute
  • July 27: DOKKEN
  • Aug 2: Bon Jovi Tribute
  • Aug 3: Avery Anna
  • Aug 9: Luke Bryan Tribute
  • Aug 10: LoCash
  • Aug 16: Fleetwood Mac Tribute
  • Aug 17: Fuel & LIT
  • Aug 23: American Stones Tribute
  • Aug 24: Lee Greenwood

Reserved seating is available for purchase on SeaWorld Orlando's website.

Over 130 different craft beers, cocktails and food can be found at this year’s Bands, Brew & BBQ. Regional BBQ styles range from Kansas City to Carolina, Texas to Memphis and SeaWorld’s own BBQ.

New this year, guests can try the BBQ Sundae — a concoction of pulled BBQ pork, mashed potatoes, BBQ pit beans, cole slaw, cherry tomato and onion straws. Other new menu items include the Smoked Chicken Taco, Southern Smoked Turkey Collard Greens and Corn Rib.

Guests can also expect to find new drink options this year, which include the Frozen Sangria, Royal Rush, Kansas City Smash, Orange Mojito and Pub Grub Old Fashioned.

A range of craft beers from local and regional brews will be available throughout the festival as well, according to SeaWorld Orlando, featuring:

  • Florida Avenue’s Big Boy Blue Blueberry & Mango Ale
  • Brew Bus’ You’re My Boy, Blue! All-Natural Blueberry Wheat Ale
  • Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co’s Guavacation Berliner Weisse
  • 3 Daughters Brewing’s Key Lime Cider

A Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival Tasting Lanyard will be available for purchase, which includes a 5-punch lanyard for $45 and a 10-punch lanyard for $65. SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members can purchase a 12-punch lanyard for the price of 10, stated SeaWorld Orlando officials.