SeaWorld Orlando is extending its Seven Seas Food Festival with a diverse lineup of concerts through May 17, adding five new headliners to an already robust schedule. The park announced today that Elvis Crespo, Jesse McCartney, Molly Hatchet, Rend Collective, and Great White & Slaughter will accept the stage at Bayside Stadium, joining a roster that includes Jefferson Starship, Boyz II Men, and Smash Mouth. The festival, which began in January, offers guests a chance to enjoy live music alongside 29 food and beverage marketplaces.
The addition of these artists aims to bolster the festival’s appeal, offering something for a wide range of musical tastes. From the Latin rhythms of Elvis Crespo to the pop sensibilities of Jesse McCartney and the classic rock sounds of Molly Hatchet and Great White, the lineup reflects a deliberate effort to attract diverse audiences. The concerts are included with regular SeaWorld admission, though reserved seating is available for an additional fee, according to the park.
A Nostalgic Trip Through the Decades
The Seven Seas Food Festival concert series is particularly notable for its embrace of nostalgia, featuring artists who defined various eras of popular music. February will observe performances from Jefferson Starship, a cornerstone of the 1960s and 70s counterculture movement, and a “Pop 2000 Tour” hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of ‘N Sync, featuring O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO. This tour promises a trip back to the early 2000s, a period marked by catchy pop melodies and boy band dominance.
March continues the theme with “I Love The 90s,” a show featuring Tone Loc, C+C Music Factory, Young MC, and Color Me Badd, bringing back the sounds of hip-hop and R&B from that decade. The Beach Boys are likewise scheduled to perform on March 22, offering a dose of classic California surf rock. The festival isn’t solely focused on the past, however, with contemporary artists like Brett Young and Chris Janson slated to perform in April.
Beyond the Headliners: A Full Schedule of Performances
While the newly announced headliners are generating buzz, the Seven Seas Food Festival boasts a comprehensive schedule of performances. February will kick off with Jefferson Starship on the 20th, followed by Omar Courtz on the 21st and the Pop 2000 Tour on the 22nd. Later in the month, Ying Yang Twins & Paul Wall and Gene Simmons are set to take the stage. March features a packed lineup including Smash Mouth, Maddie & Tae, and Soulja Boy and Baby Bash. April brings Uncle Kracker, Trace Adkins, and The Fray, leading up to Jesse McCartney’s performance on April 25th. May rounds out the festival with Molly Hatchet, Rend Collective, Grupo Manía, Proyecto Uno, and Elvis Crespo on the 17th.
The festival’s open-air Bayside Stadium provides a venue for these performances, allowing guests to enjoy the music while sampling culinary offerings from the 29 food and beverage marketplaces. The marketplaces themselves offer a global culinary journey, with dishes and drinks inspired by cultures from around the world.
A Look at the Full Lineup
Here’s a complete list of the remaining performances at the Seven Seas Food Festival:
- Feb. 20: Jefferson Starship
- Feb. 21: Omar Courtz
- Feb. 22: Pop 2000 Tour: Hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of ‘N Sync, featuring O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO
- Feb. 27: Ying Yang Twins & Paul Wall
- Feb. 28: Gene Simmons
- March 6: Smash Mouth
- March 7: Maddie & Tae
- March 8: I Love The 90s: Tone Loc, C+C Music Factory, Young MC, Color Me Badd
- March 14: Connor Price
- March 15: Tiffany, Bow Wow Wow and Animotion
- March 21: All-4-One
- March 22: The Beach Boys
- March 27: Soulja Boy and Baby Bash
- March 28: Fitz and the Tantrums
- April 4: Brett Young
- April 10: Chris Janson
- April 11: Great White and Slaughter
- April 12: The Fray
- April 17: Uncle Kracker
- April 18: Trace Adkins
- April 25: Jesse McCartney
- April 26: Boyz II Men
- May 1: Molly Hatchet
- May 2: Rend Collective
- May 9: Grupo Manía
- May 16: Proyecto Uno
- May 17: Elvis Crespo
SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival continues to offer a unique blend of entertainment and culinary exploration. For those planning a visit, the park encourages guests to check seaworldorlando.com for the most up-to-date information on showtimes and festival details. The festival is scheduled to run through May 17, providing ample opportunity to experience the music and flavors on offer.
The next scheduled performance is February 20th with Jefferson Starship. Guests interested in attending are encouraged to purchase tickets and review the full festival schedule on the SeaWorld Orlando website.
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