In support of his long-awaited fourth solo album ‘The Romantic’ arriving on February 27, Bruno Mars is heading out on a global tour including an extensive North American run. Global superstar Bruno Mars has announced The Romantic Tour, marking his first full headline tour in nearly a decade following the massively successful 24K Magic World Tour, which first launched in 2017. The 2026 tour will be the first full headlining stadium tour by the GRAMMY Award-winning performer. T

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's longest running concert series returns with all-new music performances. Get ready to rock through the decades with music’s fan-favorite hits! Now through February 20, 2026, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay brings back its longest-running concert series—Real Music—packed with all-new music performances and unforgettable sounds six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Guests can experience an electrifying lineup of acclaimed performers delivering timeless hits

2026 is a huge year for live music in Orlando and Tampa, with some of the biggest stars in the world set to rock the cities, including Ed Sheeran, Megan Moroney, Doja Cat, and 5 Seconds of Summer. Orlando and Tampa feature an eclectic music scene, and on any given night you catch live music in both cities featuring just about every genre of music you can imagine. With music to suit all tastes, fro m rock, country, jazz and easy listening to indie, techno, hip-hop, reggae and

The spectacular show features jaw-dropping acts, joy-sparking moments, and edge-of-your-seat thrills, full of memory-making wow's. Step inside The Greatest Party On Earth as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth returns to Tampa! Reimagined for a new generation, this larger-than-life production bursts back into Tampa for the launch of the National U.S. tour playing at Benchmark International Arena from Tuesday, Jan. 2 through Sunday Jan. 4, 20

Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk is partnering with Jackson’s Bistro, Bar & Sushi to ensure Tampa welcomes 2026 with a bang. W elcome the new year with sparkle, excitement, and community spirit on Tampa’s waterfront! For the first time, Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk is partnering with Jackson’s Bistro, Bar & Sushi to light up the downtown Tampa skyline with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display! Ring in 2026 with a dazzling celebration over the Hillsborough River, fea

The 82-year-old singer has shared with fans that doctors have discovered a cancerous spot on his left lung that needs to be removed. Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow has announced on Monday December 22, that he has lung cancer and is being forced to reschedule his upcoming January shows to undergo surgery. Manilow, whose five-decade catalog includes “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa),” sai

Get ready for one incredible evening with two legendary voices as Josh Groban comes to Tampa on June 19 with special guest Jennifer Hudson. Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban has shared plans for a North American tour with special guest – Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winning artist, actor, producer, and host Jennifer Hudson. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Stifel, the tour offers a rare opportun

Tampa's Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is a spectacular procession of boats adorned with thousands of twinkling lights. Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, lighting up the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa with a dazzling display of holiday cheer. The parade kicks off at 6:15 pm near the Lighthouse off Davis Islands, with both large and small vessels cruising past Sparkman Wharf, Harbour Island, and the Tampa Convention Center.

In addition to the live music, Tampa's Holiday RiverFest will feature the Lighted Boat Parade, Wiener Dog Races, Kids Zone, Ugly Sweater Contest, Festive Food & Drinks and more. Holiday RiverFest is Tampa’s newest holiday tradition, bringing together live music, festive treats, and family-friendly fun on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Save the date for an entire day of family fun including live music from world-renowned artists Ernest, Uncle K

Enjoy electrifying live bands, captivating entertainment, mouthwatering food trucks, Santa's Village , and a festive shopping spree like no other! Celebrate the holiday season at the Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor, a holiday festival celebration filled with joy, entertainment, and community cheer! This year's Jingle Bell Bazaar takes place on Sunday, December 14, from 12 pm - 6 pm in Historic Ybor City at Centennial Park, 1800 E. 8th Avenue, Tampa, and everyone is invited. ​ Enjo

R&B icons Brandy and Monica are bringing their first-ever co-headlining "The Boy Is Mine Tour to Tampa. R&B powerhouses Brandy and Monica are bringing their historic co-headlining tour, The Boy Is Mine Tour to Tampa on Friday, December 12. The tour is named after their 1998 multi-platinum duet, “The Boy Is Mine” - with the monumental song topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 consecutive weeks, becaming the best-selling single of 1998 in the U.S. The show will bring thi

Ed Sheeran is bringing the LOOP Tour to Raymond James Stadium next year with special guests, Macklemore, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe! Back in September Ed Sheeran announced a 2026 North American stadium tour, bringing his “LOOP Tour” to 22 cities in support of his latest album PLAY. The extensive 27-date stadium run launches June 13 in Glendale, Arizona and travels coast-to-coast through November, including a huge show at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on November 7, 2026, th

Legendary singer, songwriter, and storyteller Stevie Nicks is returning to Tampa with her latest solo headlining tour. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks will take to the stage at Tampa's Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, December 7, with a show that as postponed from August 30. The iconic artist is set to enchant audiences with her unmistakable voice, poetic lyrics, and transcendent live performance. Tickets for the show are still available. https://www.ticketm

Gasparilla Cars in the Park is a family friendly show cars, with hundreds of cars, live entertainment, food, beer & wine, hands on demonstrations, and more. Join Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance for a memorable day at Cars-In-The-Park, where attendees will enjoy an impressive array of vehicles, featuring an outstanding display of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. This year's Gasparilla Cars In The Park takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Carrollwood Village Park, 4680 We

Playboi Carti will take to the stage at Benchmark International Arena with special guests Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, Homixide Gang and Apollo Red! Genre-defying rapper Playboi Carti is currently on the road with the Antagonist Tour in support of “Music,” Carti’s second No. 1 album. The Antagonist Tour , promoted by Live Nation, kicked off in Salt Lake City, UT on October 3, with the headlining tour stopping in major cities across the country including New York, Los Angel