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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream Entry Tickets

Experience Busch Gardens after dark as Howl O Scream takes over, turning the entire park into a Halloween event filled with scares and surprises.

Head to Busch Gardens from 5pm, clear entry, and enjoy time in the park before Howl O Scream kicks off at 7pm for an intense night of scares.

Your ticket includes one 2026 Howl O Scream event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, focused on the Halloween experience rather than daytime park access.

Spend the evening weaving through haunted houses and thrill rides, with dramatic lighting, sound, and Halloween energy pulsing through the park.

Select fixed-date entry for a set visit or choose flexible any-night admission between Sept 11 and Oct 31 to keep your Howl O Scream plans open.

Entry to Howl-O-Scream event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Single-night ticket between Sept. 11 and Oct. 31, 2026 (as per option selected)

Any-day ticket for one night between Sept 11 and Oct 31, 2026 (as per option selected)

Daytime admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Parking

Food and beverages

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for one Howl-O-Scream 2026 event night with entry from 5pm. and flexible or fixed-date ticket options.

Getting started

On your selected Howl-O-Scream 2026 event night, head to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and proceed to the event entrance. Have your ticket and a valid, government-issued photo ID ready if required for verification. Gates open at 5pm, so you can enter the park before the event starts at 7pm and move directly toward the Howl-O-Scream areas.

What to expect

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream 2026

Howl-O-Scream 2026 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a separately-ticketed night event held on select nights from September 11 to October 31, 2026. Your visit focuses on one dedicated Howl-O-Scream event night, with time to explore the park after regular daytime operations end.

Features

You use your ticket for entry to Howl-O-Scream event night at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, valid for one Howl-O-Scream 2026 event night, select nights Sept. 11 - Oct. 31, 2026, so you can brave 1 visit to Howl-O-Scream 2026 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on the night that best fits your plans.

Park access from 5pm is included, giving access to the park starting at 5pm. before the event officially begins at 7pm, so you are inside and ready when the Howl-O-Scream experiences start.

Your ticket validity depends on the option you choose: ticket validity: selected event night only or any event night Sept 11 to Oct 31 [as per option selected], aligning with either Fixed-Date Entry Tickets, Single Night Admission (valid on selected event night only, 1 Howl-O-Scream event night admission, park access starting at 5pm) or Flexible Any-Day Entry Tickets, Single Night Admission (valid Sept 11-Oct 31 nights, 1 Howl-O-Scream event night admission, park access starting at 5pm).

Other Howl-O-Scream products and upgrades are available separately, including the Night & Day Ticket (scream with joy all day and fear all night, valid for one daytime visit to Busch Gardens and one visit to Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2026 on the date selected), the Unlimited Scream ticket (valid for unlimited admission for one guest during Howl-O-Scream 2026, enjoy unlimited event night admission with the Unlimited Scream Pass), and the Front Line Fear Ultimate (unlimited priority access to all haunted houses and major thrill rides at one or both parks, plus reserved show seating at SeaWorld Orlando, skip the lines at all haunted houses and rides with Front Line Fear Ultimate).

Additional event-related options that you may encounter on site or in other packages include the Front Line Unlimited Scream Pass (includes unlimited event night admission for one guest at one or both parks, pass checked at haunted house or ride entry), the Howl-O-Scream Overnight Fright Package (one Any Night admission per person to Howl-O-Scream during your stay, package only available during Howl-O-Scream event), your choice of accommodations from hand-selected hotel partners, FREE parking at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and discounts on food and merchandise, which are separate from this single-night entry ticket.

This ticket does NOT include daytime admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and it is not valid for general day admission, parking, tours, or dining, so plan separately for day visits, parking, or meals during your Howl-O-Scream night.

What to bring

Entry ticket and ID: Bring your valid Howl-O-Scream ticket and a government-issued photo ID if you have a Front Line Unlimited Scream Pass.

Group tickets: Ensure all group members carry their tickets and enter together on the same event night.

What’s not allowed

Costumes: Do not wear costumes, as guests in costumes are not admitted.

Ticket misuse: Do not use altered tickets or photocopies, as these will be void and not accepted.

Additional information

Event timing: Plan to arrive after 5pm, as gates open then and the event starts at 7pm.

Separate event: Remember that Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event and does not include daytime park admission.

Ticket validity: Use Single-Day tickets only on the selected event night and Any-Day tickets on any event night from Sept 11 to Oct 31.

Night & Day Ticket: If you select a Night & Day Ticket, you must use both daytime and event admissions on the same selected date.

Unlimited Scream ticket: If you select an Unlimited Scream ticket, you receive unlimited admission during Howl-O-Scream 2026.

Front Line Unlimited Scream Pass: If you select this pass, your pass will be checked at each haunted house or ride entry.

Front Line Fear Ultimate: If you select Front Line Fear Ultimate, you get unlimited priority access at houses and major rides at one or both parks.

Overnight Fright Package: If you select the Overnight Fright Package, you receive one Any Night admission per person during your stay.

Operating hours: Operating hours can change without notice, so verify them before your visit.

ID matching: Make sure the ticket name matches the guest, as the ticket is only valid for the person listed.

Ticket rules: Use tickets only once, as they are non-transferable, and ensure group discounts apply only when you buy 15 or more tickets together.

Official info: Check howloscream.com/tampa for the latest event dates and hours before your visit.

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