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Festivals, markets, performances, and one-off happenings across Tampa Bay.

Updated September 14, 2026

Events
Screams, Scares and Sinister Fun: Howl-O-Scream Is Back with New Attractions
Sep 14, 2026
Tampa Heights
We Belong Here sets three days at Armature Works Riverfront for its Tampa Bay return
The Miami-born house festival trades the St. Pete Pier for the lawn behind the 1910 streetcar barn December 11-13, with 40-plus artists across three stages and its first three-day run in the bay.

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Aug 27, 2026

House Hats brings JAMBACK's Tampa debut to 1920 Ybor on August 20

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

813 Day scales to 100-plus businesses across Hillsborough County

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

Cow Creek Farm opens fall Highland cattle tour reservations Friday in Plant City

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

Joke WRLD Fest debuts in downtown St. Pete with 75 comedians across four venues

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

I Like It Hot! Festival returns for year 26 at England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park

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

Bolts Brew Fest returns to Benchmark International Arena for its ninth year

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

Rocca hosts Streetlight Taco for a five-course collaboration dinner, July 23–25

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

727 Week brings 100-plus passport deals, a drone show, and free Kahwa to Pinellas

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

Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival returns to the St. Pete Pier on July 19

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

Bar Terroir and Philip Cleary take over Cheeky's in St. Pete for Bastille Day

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

Silent Slayer Ghost Tours opens Andrews Memorial Chapel for overnight ghost hunt

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

Sunrise Sale returns to Downtown St. Pete for its 53rd year on July 16

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

Mega Night Market brings Asian Food & Music Festival to Hard Rock Tampa on July 12

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

Tampa Bay Rodeo & Festival returns July 17 with bull riding and live music

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

511 Franklin launches Thursday night series with Tampa producer DJ Redness

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

Night Nation Run returns to Raymond James Stadium for an after-dark 5K on June 27

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 Bay Times Boat Show returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds June 26–28

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

Cordova Inn debuts its new rooftop with a Pride Party in downtown St. Pete

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

Checkers parks its Fry Love Express at Cinco Soccer for free fries June 18–20

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

OPEN AER launches a free makers market at AER Tampa on June 20

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

England faces New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium on June 6

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

Champs Run Club returns to Armature Works on June 3 with 1,500 runners expected

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

Briefs

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EVENTS · CLEARWATER
Rising Country Star Ty Myers Is Bringing His ‘Legal Tour’ to Clearwater
Oct 6, 2026
EVENTS · ST. PETE
Halloween on Central returns to 22 blocks of Central Avenue on Oct. 25
The free street festival runs noon to 5 p.m. Sunday from MLK Street to 31st Street, with PSTA fare-free service.
Oct 2, 2026
EVENTS · SOHO
Nugget Party Time brings the Nugget Rodeo to Sunset Rodeo on South Howard
Nugget Party Time stages a $20 rodeo event at 302 S Howard Ave on Oct. 3, with a mechanical bull, line dancing, and a live band.
Oct 2, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA
WWE sends both RAW and SmackDown to Benchmark International Arena on Dec. 28
Tampa is the only stop on the ten-date Holiday Live Tour where both brands share a building on the same night.
Oct 1, 2026
EVENTS
SCREAM-A-GEDDON Is Back With a New Attraction and More Frights
Oct 1, 2026
EVENTS · DOWNTOWN TAMPA
The Dan Is Bringing 1940s Glamour Back to Tampa Every Friday in October
Sep 30, 2026
EVENTS · ST. PETE
Green Bench Brewing's beer garden movie nights return with a Halloween lineup in St. Pete
The free Wednesday series runs Oct. 7–28 at 1133 Baum Ave N, opening with Beetlejuice before moving to R-rated titles.
Sep 28, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA HEIGHTS
30th Dishes & Wishes Heads to Armature Works on Oct. 16
Sep 28, 2026
EVENTS · ST. PETE
The Dalí Museum Has a Full October Planned Before ‘Dalí in America’ Closes
Sep 27, 2026
EVENTS · NORTH TAMPA
Absolution Fest brings 18-plus bands from four countries to Tampa Orpheum, Oct. 1–3
The three-night festival, produced by Communion After Dark and Endoxa Booking, runs at 14802 N. Nebraska Ave. with doors at 6 p.m. nightly.
Sep 26, 2026
EVENTS
Tampa Bay venues mark Dolly Parton Day with screenings, contests, and book drives
Giggle Waters, Gulf Pine Brewing, BarrieHaus, and Shuffle are each marking the Dollywood Foundation's annual giving day.
Sep 25, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA
Kenny Chesney opens The Original Vibe Room Tour at Raymond James on April 24
Kenny Chesney's Original Vibe Room Tour opens at Raymond James on April 24, 2027, with Church and Crow on a 19-stadium bill.
Sep 24, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA
Mezzo Market and Tampa Bay Lightning Team Up for Vintage Market
Sep 24, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA
Hans Zimmer brings The Next Level to Benchmark International Arena in March 2027
The touring live show, with a 19-piece band and Zimmer on stage, plays Tampa on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Sep 24, 2026
EVENTS · WAREHOUSE ARTS DISTRICT
Noah Sain's Sake Block hosts World Sake Day at Morean Center for Clay
Noah Sain brings sake tastings, Japanese brewers, and ceramics workshops to the Warehouse Arts District on Oct. 1.
Sep 23, 2026
EVENTS
Taste of the Beaches puts $10 dishes at 50 restaurants from St. Pete Beach to Indian Rocks
The nine-day event runs Oct. 3 through 11; a free kickoff party at Horan Park on St. Pete Beach opens Oct. 2.
Sep 22, 2026
EVENTS · PLANT CITY
Oktoberfest Returns to Plant City With Food, Music and Family Fun
Sep 21, 2026
EVENTS · CLEARWATER
Clearwater Offshore Nationals Brings Powerboat Racing to Clearwater Beach
Sep 21, 2026
EVENTS · ST. PETE
St. Petersburg Museums Waive Admission Saturday for Free Museum Day
Sep 19, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA HEIGHTS
The Haunting takes over Strandhill Public in Tampa Heights for October
The Miracle operator debuts its first Halloween concept at the West Palm Avenue Irish pub, running Oct. 1 through Nov. 1.
Sep 18, 2026

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Armature Works · Tampa Cow Creek Farm · Plant City Benchmark International Arena · Channel District St. Pete Pier · The Pier District Bar Terroir · Tampa Cordova Inn · Downtown St. Pete

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