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Headlines and short briefs from the Tampa Bay Certified editorial desk. 7 published in section: events.
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EVENTS · ORLANDO
Duel Arena debuts at Orlando's Kia Center with Perry-Danis headline August 29
The new fight promotion's opening card spans six bouts across MMA, boxing, and kickboxing in a roughly 15,000-seat configuration.
Aug 20, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA
Steve Lacy brings the Oh Yeah? Tour to Yuengling Center on October 28
Steve Lacy's Oh Yeah? Tour, his first headline run in four years, stops at Tampa's Yuengling Center on October 28 at 8 p.m.
Aug 19, 2026
EVENTS · PLANT CITY
Keel Farms hosts a 21-and-up prom in Plant City on Aug. 28
The Plant City farm opens community voting for prom royalty through Aug. 27, with a themed spirit week running the lead-up.
Aug 18, 2026
EVENTS · ST. PETE
On High Fest debuts at Spa Beach Park on Aug. 28, days after its Oregon launch
The Reggae Rise Up team brings Pepper, The Movement, and Surfer Girl to the St. Pete Pier for an all-ages show.
Aug 16, 2026
EVENTS · LAKELAND
Cajun Creole Festival takes over Lakeland Square Mall on Aug. 15
The second annual event runs free Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. at 3800 US Hwy 98 N with crawfish, live blues, and a family program.
Aug 11, 2026
EVENTS · DOWNTOWN TAMPA
MetroCon brings 15,000 fans to the Tampa Convention Center July 31–Aug. 2
The anime convention, running since 2003, fills three days with cosplay contests, voice actor panels, and a 10,000-sq-ft arcade.
Jul 29, 2026
EVENTS · DOWNTOWN TAMPA
DJ Redness Launches a Weekly Thursday Residency at 511 Franklin
The Tampa DJ and producer brings his open-format sound to the downtown venue starting June 25, with no cover at the door.
Jun 24, 2026