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Things to Do in Tampa Bay
Festivals, markets, performances, and one-off happenings across Tampa Bay.
Updated August 15, 2026
Palm Harbor
Rest and Re-Create holds Stillness by the Shore at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor
Rest and Re-Create, co-founded by a St. Pete psychologist and an epidemiologist, hosts its signature retreat at Innisbrook Oct. 9–11.
Aug 15, 2026
Ybor City
House Hats brings JAMBACK's Tampa debut to 1920 Ybor on August 20
JAMBACK makes his first Tampa appearance August 20, backed by GALO, Cade Solito, and Nate Irvin at the Ybor City venue.
Aug 14, 2026
Events
813 Day scales to 100-plus businesses across Hillsborough County
Tampa's area-code holiday draws the Florida Aquarium, J.C. Newman, and 100-plus businesses into a countywide discount day.
Aug 13, 2026
Dade City
Scream-A-Geddon opens Aug. 29 in Dade City with a $2.5 million midway rebuild
The 60-acre Dade City horror park opens Aug. 29 for select nights through Nov. 1, backed by a $2.5 million midway rebuild.
Aug 10, 2026
Plant City
Cow Creek Farm opens fall Highland cattle tour reservations Friday in Plant City
Reservations open Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. for roughly a dozen seasonal dates at the Scottish Highland cattle farm on Five Acre Rd.
Aug 5, 2026
Downtown St. Pete
Joke WRLD Fest debuts in downtown St. Pete with 75 comedians across four venues
The Joke WRLD comedy collective's first festival brings 75-plus comedians to four downtown St. Pete venues August 14–15.
Aug 4, 2026
Grand Central District
Grand Central District marks 100 years with a tasting night at Coastal Creative
Taste of Grand Central: Cheers to 100 Years brings a dozen district restaurants to Coastal Creative on September 17.
Aug 1, 2026
Pinellas Park
I Like It Hot! Festival returns for year 26 at England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park
The free, two-day hot sauce festival moves to a new Pinellas Park venue for September 12–13, 2026.
Jul 30, 2026
Downtown Tampa
Bolts Brew Fest returns to Benchmark International Arena for its ninth year
The Tampa Bay Lightning's annual summer beer festival pours more than 100 samples on July 25.
Jul 21, 2026
Tampa
Rocca hosts Streetlight Taco for a five-course collaboration dinner, July 23–25
Rocca and Streetlight Taco combine kitchens for a $275 five-course pairing dinner, July 23–25, three nights only.
Jul 20, 2026
Events
727 Week brings 100-plus passport deals, a drone show, and free Kahwa to Pinellas
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's mobile passport unlocks deals at more than 100 businesses county-wide through July 27.
Jul 18, 2026
Downtown St. Pete
Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival returns to the St. Pete Pier on July 19
The third annual free event brings 30-plus vendors and a three-category competition to the Pier's Family Park.
Jul 17, 2026
St. Pete
Bar Terroir and Philip Cleary take over Cheeky's in St. Pete for Bastille Day
Max McKee and Chef Philip Cleary serve moules frites, foie gras burgers, and escargot at Cheeky's in St. Pete on Bastille Day.
Jul 12, 2026
Dunedin
Silent Slayer Ghost Tours opens Andrews Memorial Chapel for overnight ghost hunt
The 1888 Andrews Memorial Chapel opens to 15 guests on July 11 for a five-hour paranormal investigation led by Silent Slayer Ghost Tours.
Jul 9, 2026
Downtown St. Pete
Sunrise Sale returns to Downtown St. Pete for its 53rd year on July 16
More than 40 shops between Tropicana Field and North Shore Park offer one-day deals starting at 6:43 a.m.
Jul 7, 2026
Tampa
Mega Night Market brings Asian Food & Music Festival to Hard Rock Tampa on July 12
The one-day event features Asian street food, bao buns, cultural performances, and DJs starting at 2 p.m.
Jul 5, 2026
Events
Tampa Bay Rodeo & Festival returns July 17 with bull riding and live music
The two-day event opens July 17 with barrel racing, monster truck rides, BBQ, tacos, and the Whiskey County Band on stage.
Jul 3, 2026
Downtown Tampa
511 Franklin launches Thursday night series with Tampa producer DJ Redness
511 Franklin kicks off its Thursday series June 25 with Tampa producer DJ Redness on open-format from 9 to close, no cover.
Jun 24, 2026
Tampa
Night Nation Run returns to Raymond James Stadium for an after-dark 5K on June 27
The touring nighttime 5K threads a course through music stages, black lights, and laser shows, with run waves starting at 8:30 p.m.
Jun 24, 2026
Tampa
Tampa Bay Times Boat Show returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds June 26–28
Tampa Bay Times Boat Show returns June 26–28 to the Florida State Fairgrounds, free to attend, with a three-day seminar series.
Jun 22, 2026
Downtown St. Pete
Cordova Inn debuts its new rooftop with a Pride Party in downtown St. Pete
The hotel's newly renovated rooftop opens June 27 for a Pride weekend celebration steps from the parade route.
Jun 19, 2026
Tampa
Checkers parks its Fry Love Express at Cinco Soccer for free fries June 18–20
The 43-foot branded truck hands out Checkers' seasoned fries at no charge during FIFA Club World Cup watch parties.
Jun 18, 2026
Downtown Tampa
OPEN AER launches a free makers market at AER Tampa on June 20
The free cultural event runs 2–6 PM at 300 W Tyler St, combining local artists, live music, and vendors along the Riverwalk.
Jun 16, 2026
Tampa
England faces New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium on June 6
England's World Cup squad, featuring Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, faces New Zealand at Raymond James on Saturday at 4 PM.
Jun 2, 2026
Heights
Champs Run Club returns to Armature Works on June 3 with 1,500 runners expected
The Tampa run club's free community 5K along the Riverwalk includes a post-run party with a live DJ, drinks, and Chill Bros. ice cream.
Jun 1, 2026
St. Pete
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debuts in Florida at St. Pete's Vinoy waterfront
Twenty-four elite divers will launch from 90-foot platforms over Tampa Bay in the series' first-ever Florida stop, June 5–6.
May 22, 2026
St. Pete
Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival returns to Vinoy Park with Blackberry Smoke on the bill
The competition returns to St. Pete's bayfront on May 23–24, with pitmasters from across the South and a full country music lineup.
May 21, 2026
Curtis Hixon Waterfront
Florida Seafood & Caribbean Music Festival takes over Curtis Hixon Waterfront on May 23
The all-day event runs 2-10 PM on May 23, featuring dozens of seafood vendors, live music, and free crawfish from 2-4 PM.
May 19, 2026
Grand Central District
Pinellas Ale Works turns 10 in Grand Central with a two-day anniversary weekend
The Grand Central taproom marks a decade this Saturday with themed beer releases, free admission, and dogs on the floor.
May 15, 2026
St. Pete
St. Pete Italian Fest returns to Vinoy Park for its third year this Saturday
The waterfront festival spans eight hours of food vendors, wine tastings, live music, and an Italian car show on May 16.
May 13, 2026
Heights
Sushi and Sumo Battle returns to Armature Works on May 17
Live professional sumo and Zukku Sushi sold out their debut at Armature Works; the second edition is tracking the same way.
May 12, 2026
St. Pete
Last Chance to Experience Mezzo Market Before Its Seasonal Hiatus
Don’t miss out on St. Pete’s vibrant local market this Saturday!
May 6, 2026
Tampa
Experience the Intrigue of Banksy's Art at the Straz Center This Summer
A major art exhibit featuring over 160 works from the elusive artist arrives in Tampa.
May 5, 2026
Downtown St. Pete
Celebrate Five Years of Exceptional Wine at Sauvignon Wine Locker
Join the festivities at one of downtown St. Pete's premier wine bars this May.
May 4, 2026
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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