Loud. Raw. Real — the way it was meant to be… The Black Crowes have announced their plans for this summer, teaming up with Whiskey Myers for a huge co-headlining tour, The 2026 Southern Hospitality Tour includes 40 shows, kicking off on May 17 in Austin, Texas continuing through August 20, wrapping up in Mountain View, California. The tour includes three stops in Florida, Hollywood on May 30, Tampa on May 31, and St Augustine on June 2. The Tampa show is set to take place at

Opera Tampa stages a two-act musical transformation of The Shining created by the Pulitzer Prize-winning team of composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell. Who would have thought that a story by horror master Stephen King would find its way into the opera house? It will when Straz Center’s Opera Tampa stages a two-act musical transformation of The Shining. Opera Tampa will present a chilling new production of The Shining, the acclaimed two-act opera by Paul Moravec

Tampa! Get ready for big hits, big energy as Ne-Yo and Akon share the stage in a unique, dynamic back-and-forth set throughout the show stacked with era-defining hits. GRAMMY award-winning hitmaker NE-YO and GRAMMY award-winning multi-platinum recording artist AKON announced their co-headlining ‘Nights Like This’ global tour. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 57-city tour kicks off on Friday, April 24 at 3Arena in Dublin making stops in London, Paris, Atlanta, Tampa, Houst

The Dave Matthews Band are heading back out on their annual summer amphitheater run, announcing a return to MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre this May. Dave Matthews Band has announce their annual run of amphitheater shows, with the 2026 Summer Tour, kicking off with a trio of shows in Texas and returning to New York’s historic Forest Hills Stadium on June 10. DMB will perform at three new venues: Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, MN (6/23), Morton Amphitheater in

Among the new weird and wacky new food coming to the 2026 Florida State Fair is a Reese's Pieces Donut Burger, Mexican Street Corn Funnel Cake, Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Donuts, and more! The 2026 Florida State Fair is back will all the fun of the fair, returning to the Florida State Fairgrounds from February 5 through 16, boasting the largest Midway in the USA, together with a robust agricultural program, a circus, interactive animal exhibits and tons of new attractions, an

International superstar Lionel Richie and legendary musical powerhouse Earth, Wind & Fire announce 2026 North American Tour, and its coming to Florida in July. Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Lionel Richie and one of the best-selling bands of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire announced their 2026 North American Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-city tour kicks off on Wednesday, June 24 at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul making stops across North America in Toronto,

Grammy Award-winning rapper Kid Cudi is heading out on tour for the first time since 2022 with The Rebel Ragers Tour stopping in more than 30 North American cities. Grammy-Award winning rapper and songwriter Kid Cudi has announced ‘The Rebel Ragers Tour’, hitting over 30 cities in North America. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on Tuesday, April 28 at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, AZ and continues with stops in Atlanta, Tampa, Toronto, Los Angeles,

Tedeschi Trucks Band are heading back out on tour, supporting the bands newly announced sixth studio album, Future Soul Out, released on March 20 via Fantasy Records. Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic wife and husband duo of Susan Tedeschiand Derek Trucks, has announced the details for their sixth studio album, Future Soul, and released the first single “I Got You.” The 11-track collection, the band’s most powerful album to date, wil

Luke, who was recently named one of the top touring artists of the Millennium is heading out on new tour from May through September, with tickets on sale Jan. 30. Luke Bryan, who recently ranked in the Top 20 of Pollstar’s Artists of the Millennium List based on ticket sales, will kick off the “Word On The Street Tour” with back-to-back shows on May 29 and 30 in Gilford, New Hampshire. Luke was one of only two country artists to make Pollstar’s Top 20, having sold more than

Get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style entertainment, live music and, tasty Cajun cuisine. Let the good times roll with the return of Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! From January 24 through March 1, guests can experience Big Easy entertainment, over 25 Cajun flavors and thrilling coasters every Saturday and Sunday This year, visitors can get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style entertainment for the whole family as Busch Gardens brings the Big Easy to Tampa Bay. Returning en

Families can enjoy an all-new show during the pirate-themed celebrations at Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Families are invited to a celebration of friendship and fun as Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends return to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2026 from January 24 to February 8. Families can jlook forward to joining their favorite Sesame Street friends including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and more for fun-filled weekends every Saturday and

Shiver Me Timbers! Brace yerselves young scallywags for a rollickin’ good time as the Children’s Gasparilla brings fun for swashbucklers of all ages to Tampa. Bring your kiddie krewe to the Gasparilla Children’s Parade in Tampa on Saturday, January 24, 2026. T his alcohol-free event is perfect for your little buccaneers to revel in the pirate spirit. Gasparilla’s Children’s Parade is so much more than the parade, the day kicks off early with a Bicycle Rodeo for the little pi

The best riders and rankest bulls in the world will meet at Benchmark International Arena for the most unpredictable and explosive 8 seconds in sports wrapped in a rock-show, family-friendly production. For those in the Tampa Bay area and beyond, the waiting is over. For the first time since 2012, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will bring its elite Unleash The Beast Tour to Tampa, January 23-24, 2026. The best riders and rankest bulls in the world will meet at Benchmark In

CFFC will be returning to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa for CFFC 151: Gonzales vs. Nchukwi on Friday, March 13 at 7 pm. Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) will be returning to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa for CFFC 151: Gonzales vs. Nchukwi on Friday, March 13 at 7 pm. This will be the seventh time Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has hosted CFFC. Tickets starting at $70 will be available starting Friday, January 23 at 10 am. via casino.hardrock.com and Tick

Get ready to party as comedian Gabriel Iglesias is bringing The 1976 Tour to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena. It’s a Fluffy celebration!! Gabriel Iglesias is kicking off 2026 with great news! The beloved comedian, known to his fans as “Fluffy,” has announced a new run of dates in March and April on his successful “The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration.” The news is great news for fans who can look forward to more celebrations – and laughs as the comedian kicks off the ne