Howl-O-Scream runs select nights September 11 through November 1, 2026. Gates open at 5 p.m., the event starts at 7 p.m.
Last checked July 6, 2026. We'll update this page as Busch Gardens announces more.
These are the prices Busch Gardens Tampa Bay listed when 2026 tickets first went on sale. Park pricing moves as the season gets closer and dates fill up, so treat this as a starting point, not today's price.
| Ticket | Launch price |
|---|---|
| Single-night ticket | From $41.99 |
| Any Night ticket | $56.99 |
| Unlimited Scream Pass (all nights) | $119.99 |
| Unlimited Scream Pass (Thu/Fri/Sun) | $105.99 |
Two-park options bundling Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld also exist. Check the official site for current combined pricing.
Howl-O-Scream is built for adults. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's own event rules warn of violence, gore, and blood content, and costumes aren't allowed at the event.
Howl-O-Scream runs select nights across about seven weeks, and the exact night-by-night calendar wasn't fully posted online when we last checked. Confirm your date on Busch Gardens' official calendar before you buy.
As a general rule, weekend nights typically sell heavier than weeknights, and nights closest to Halloween tend to draw the biggest crowds. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay runs its regular daytime operation on these same days, so it's worth checking the crowd calendar for the daytime picture too.
See the full Busch Gardens Tampa Bay guide →
Your Howl-O-Scream ticket covers coasters in the dark too. The app tracks Busch Gardens Tampa's ride waits live and flags the drops, so you can time your rides between houses. Get it on the App Store before you go.
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