Step into Tampa Bay’s most terrifying Halloween event, where fear takes over every corner of the park. Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® transforms the entire park into a nightmarish realm of horror from haunted houses and scare zones to live shows and thrill rides consumed by darkness.

Experience horror at every turn:

Haunted Houses – Immersive, high-intensity walk-through experiences
Scare Zones – Streets filled with roaming creatures and unexpected frights
Sinister Live Shows – Dark entertainment with shocking performances
Thrill Rides in the Dark – World-class coasters and attractions transformed by terror

Howl-O-Scream® at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay takes fear to the next level. Once you enter, there’s nothing left to fear… except everything.

Why you’ll love this…

Experience interactive haunted houses
Terrifyingly awesome performances
Thrilling rides & coasters

Important to know

Not included within standard admission tickets. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event. All Day Dining is not valid during Howl-O-Scream events
Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood
Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under the age of 13 or the faint of heart
Event dates and details are subject to change and/ or cancellation without prior notice
Tickets to Howl-O-Scream include haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, DJ dance parties, access to themed bars, rides and coasters inside the park and more
No costumes are allowed
Busch Gardens Tampa Howl-O-Scream Any Night Ticket
Valid for one (1) admission to Busch Gardens Tampa’s Howl-O-Scream on any regularly scheduled Howl-O-Scream event night. Howl-O-Scream Any Night Ticket does not include daytime admission to the park. Howl-O-Scream Any Night Ticket is valid for park entry starting at 7:00 p.m.