Symphony of Horror
Guests watch an illuminated fountain performance combining dynamic dancing water, silent film projections, and live music. Clips from the 1922 vampire film Nosferatu and visuals of Principal Organist Peter Richard Conte are projected directly onto the fountains as he plays an original score on the Longwood Organ. The performance concludes with spooky-inspired fountain visuals accompanied by dramatic classical masterworks.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 Official site
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Tickets
Free with Gardens Admission. Optional reserved seating add-on: $22 per person; it does not include Gardens Admission. Members can receive a 10% discount on reserved seating through the Member portal.
Hours
8:15 pm.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Timed Admission Tickets or Member reservations are required to enter the Gardens.
- Optional reserved seating is available on the Conservatory Overlook if you do not want to bring a chair or blanket.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a hauntingly immersive fountain performance blends silent film, live organ music, and dynamic fountains.
- Members can use the Member portal for 10% off the optional reserved-seating add-on.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What pieces of music are featured during the performance?
Alongside an original score for clips from Nosferatu, the performance includes Bach's Toccata in D minor, Gounod's Funeral March of a Marionette, Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain, and Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King.
Do Longwood Gardens Members need reservations?
Timed Reservations are required for Members arriving after 3:00 pm on Fridays through Sundays, though reservations are not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
What film is projected during the fountain show?
The performance opens with projections of clips from the 1922 silent vampire horror film Nosferatu.
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