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Summer 2025 drone shows are shaping up to make for one of the biggest seasons yet for nighttime entertainment. And with summer travel planning season happening now, it’s time to book those flights, make those hotel reservations and perhaps buy those theme park or baseball tickets to actually see them.
Many of the best summer 2025 drone shows are happening at theme parks. But that’s not all. There’s no shortage of hometown Fourth of July celebrations across the U.S. that now feature drone light shows in lieu of (or enhancing) traditional fireworks displays.
And while drone light shows cost thousands of dollars for the organizers to put on, many are free for you to watch.
Here’s your guide to the must-see summer 2025 drone shows — and why you should start planning now to catch these sky-high celebrations.
Already a pioneer in theme park drone shows, Disneyland Paris is back with the “Disney Tales of Magic” show, which launched January 10, 2025. Past hits like a Marvel drone show, “Disney D-Light” and “Disney Electrical Sky Parade” set the stage, but this new show is bigger than ever. It combines drones, pyrotechnics, fountain displays and a brand-new soundtrack.
Produced by the drone show powerhouse Dronisos, it’s a can’t-miss for Disney fans and tech lovers alike.
Baseball meets high-tech entertainment with the Schaumburg Boomers’ 2025 Fireworks & Drone Show schedule. The Schaumburg Boomers are a professional baseball team based that compete in the Frontier League as a member of the Midwest Division.
Special dates include:
Sunday, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Saturday, July 5
Friday, July 25
Friday, August 8
Catch a game, then sit back for a postgame spectacle of fireworks and drone choreography.
Grant’s Farm Summer Nights (St. Louis, Missouri)
Grant’s Farm is lighting up the St. Louis summer with Grant’s Farm in the Sky: A Drone Show Spectacular.
Every Friday, Saturday, and select Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, enjoy an evening of tram rides, food, drinks, live bands (starting at 6 p.m.), and a drone show (starting at 9 p.m.).
Tickets for the evening events start at just $12+tax per person, though parking is an additional charge.
Silver Dollar City (Branson, Missouri)
Silver Dollar City is getting its first-ever drone show this summer! As part of its Summer Celebration, running June 7 through August 3, 2025, visitors can expect a nighttime display of drones, plus new attractions like a Wild West Comedy Stunt Show and the Silver Dollar Circus. Fireworks will still cap off the evening for those who love the traditional sparkle.
Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee)
Dollywood’s nighttime drone show is becoming a cherished tradition. As the park celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025, expect an even bigger summer spectacle featuring hundreds of drones, fireworks, and high-energy dance parties hosted in the Wildwood Grove area.
Holiday World proves you don’t need a Disney-sized budget to put on a drone show. Their 500-drone spectacular celebrates holidays like Christmas, Halloween, and Independence Day with dynamic formations and a fireworks finale.
Tickets can cost less than $50 — and include free parking, soft drinks, and sunscreen, making it one of the best theme park deals in America.
The drone show kicks off June 21 and runs nightly through August 3, 2025.
Pro tip: The best viewing is from Party Plaza in the Thanksgiving Section.
City of Goleta 4th of July Drone Show (Goleta, California)
The festivities start at 6 p.m. with food trucks, a DJ, a dance floor and family-friendly activities. The drone show kicks off at approximately 8:30 p.m. and will be visible up to 10 miles away — though the best seats are inside the stadium itself.
Admission is free, making it a fantastic, budget-friendly way to celebrate the holiday.
No pets, fireworks or alcohol are allowed — but you’ll get an unforgettable drone experience at no cost to attend. It’s an excellent, low-stress way to celebrate America’s birthday.
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