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Gotta Go Orlando is your go-to guide for discovering the latest news, events, activities, and things to do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. We feature the latest updates from the theme parks, and attractions, together with the latest must-do festivals, local events, and community fun. We also keep you updated with the latest entertainment news, including big-name tours, stand-up comedy, theater shows, and more. We also include the latest food and drink news, together with the best nightlife in the city.


Tame Impala kicks off new run of the Deadbeat Tour in Florida this week, including Tampa on July 9
Tame Impala is kicking off a new leg of their North American arena tour, with two shows in Miami on July 6 & 7, and a show in Tampa on July 9. Tame Impala is the psychedelic music project of Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, and after 2025 and 2026 global sell-outs, Tame Impala is kicking off another run of North American dates in Florida with three sold out shows. The tour begins with two shows at Miami'a Kasyea Center on Monday, July 6 and Tuesday,

Alastair Mac
Jul 7


Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson bring star power to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena
Get ready for one incredible evening with two legendary voices as Josh Groban takes to the stage in Tampa on June 19 with special guest Jennifer Hudson. Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban comes to Tampa with special guest – Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winning artist, actor, producer, and host Jennifer Hudson this weekend. The Tampa show is part of an arena tour offering a rare opportunity to experience

Alastair Mac
Jun 18


Florida-Miami, FSU-FAMU doubleheader to open the 2026 College Basketball Season in Tampa
Florida vs. Miami and Florida State vs. Florida A&M Set for Marquee Opening Night Doubleheader at Tampa's at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa on Nov. 2 The 2026 men’s college basketball season will tip off in a major way as the inaugural Orion180 Tip-Off Classic comes to Benchmark International Arena on Monday, November 2, 2026, featuring a marquee opening-night doubleheader with the Florida Gators taking on the Miami Hurricanes, followed by the Florida State Seminoles fa

Alastair Mac
Jun 2


Multi-platinum Shinedown bring a night of rock to Tampa with Coheed, Cambria and Black Stone Cherry
Shinedown, one of the biggest bands in the world arrive in Tampa on their massive Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour. Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown have just released their latest studio album EI8HT on Atlantic Records, and are on the road with the massive Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour. The headline run will see the band perform in 11 countries across 54 dates, including stops throughout North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe at some of the world’s biggest venu

Alastair Mac
May 28


Monster Jam Freestyle Mania is coming to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena from August 14 - 16!
Monster Jam Freestyle Mania has teamed up amazing motocross riders with your favorite Monster Jam Trucks for a weekend of non-stop action, Get ready for the summer event that will change everything you thought you knew about freestyle - Monster Jam Freestyle Mania, a new event format for the first time ever in Tampa, where Monster Jam trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross (FMX) bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills. Cheer for your favorite team with four actio

Alastair Mac
May 20


The Smashing Pumpkins announce the Rats in a Cage Tour including a stop in Tampa on October 18
The Smashing Pumpkins return with a tour built on deep cuts, defining tracks, and the scale of their live history. The iconic, GRAMMY Award-winning rock band The Smashing Pumpkins have announced The Rats In A Cage Tour, one of their most ambitious live shows yet. Kicking off in September and running through November, The Rats In A CageTour will feature the band playing two distinct sets: one celebrating the seminal 1995 RIAA Diamond certified Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sa

Alastair Mac
May 20


Calling all beer lovers - Bolts Brew Fest returns to Benchmark International Arena on July 25!
The craft beer event of the summer is back for 2026! Bolts Brew Fest features local and national craft breweries and distilleries for a night of sampling and fun. The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting the ninth-annual Bolts Brew Fest presented by Publix at Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, July 25, beginning at 7 pm. The event will offer craft beers from a variety of local craft breweries, liquor distilleries, oversized games, ThunderBug, and more. Not just a beer fest

Alastair Mac
May 20


Journey arrive in Tampa on May 15 to say farewell to fans on the Final Frontier Tour!
Legendary rock band Journey have announced their farewell tour, performing at 60 venues across 5 months. After more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the only way they know how, with a thunderous, full-throttle Final Frontier Tour spanning cities across North America. Presented by AEG Presents, Journey’s final tour will make a stop at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on

Alastair Mac
May 14


WWE Backlash brings the aftermath of Wrestlemania 42 to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena
The first premium live event after WrestleMania 42 - Backlash comes to Benchmark International Arena in Tampa featuring five massive fights. The dust has just about settled on this year's WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, and now attention turns to WWE Backlash 2026! WWE Backlash will take place Saturday, May 9, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, marking the first premium live event following WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas and features the fallout from the biggest event of

Alastair Mac
May 7


Kid Cudi lands in Tampa on ‘The Rebel Ragers Tour’ with special guests M.I.A., Big Boi, and A-Trak
Grammy Award-winning rapper Kid Cudi is 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 is bringing ‘The Rebel Ragers Tour’ to audiences across North America, with the headline run hitting over 30 cities in North America. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicked off on Tuesday, April 28 at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, AZ and continues with

Alastair Mac
May 6


Everyone Scream! Florence + The Machine take to the stage in Tampa with the Everybody Scream Tour
Florence Welch is bringing The Everybody Scream Tour to audiences across North America to celebrate her sixth studion album, Everybody Scream. Florence + the Machine are back on the road with The Everybody Scream Tour. The headline run across North America includes stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center, plus two nights at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. The tour also includes a stop in Tampa, with Florence taking to the stage at Benchmark International Arena o

Alastair Mac
Apr 27


Teddy Swims announces The UGLY Tour and it's coming to Orlando and Tampa in October
Teddy Swims is hitting the road on a 32-date North American headline arena run that runs September through November. Grammy-nominated and Diamond-certified superstar Teddy Swims has announced his 2026 THE UGLY TOUR. The North America Arena Tour will make a stop at Orlando's Kia Center on October 22, and Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, October 25. Fans can register for presale access now at www.teddyswims.com/#tour . Chime Visa presale begins Tuesday, Apri

Alastair Mac
Apr 17


The Strokes confirm huge ‘Reality Awaits’ global tour including a show in Tampa on September 12
Fresh from a main stage set at Coachella, The Strokes has announced a summer tour in support of their upcoming album Reality Awaits. The Strokes are back, and fresh from performing a headline set on the main stage at Coachella, the band has confirmed a global run across North America, the U.K., Europe and Japan, with the ‘Reality Awaits’ tour kicking off in June and running through the fall. The tour will see stops including two nights at Red Rocks, London’s The O2, Toronto’s

Alastair Mac
Apr 14


Daniel Caesar is coming to Tampa on July 23 with the Son of Spergy Tour
Daniel Caesar has announced a summer 2026 arena run, with the tour coming to Benchmark International Arena. Canadian R&B singer and songwriter Daniel Caesar has announced a huge world tour in support of his latest album, Son of Spergy, which features Bon Iver, Blood Orange, Sampha, and more. Marking Caesar’s first headlining arena run, the 30-date “Son of Spergy Tour” begins with an Asian leg before heading to North America for a series of dates kicking off on July 14 in Den

Alastair Mac
Apr 3


Disney announces the next “Worlds Collide Concert Tour” is coming to Orlando and Tampa
Epic live experience with new songs and magical moments - Join the cast from the Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock movies in Orlando and Tampa. T our dates for the next North American "Worlds Collide Concert Tour" have been announced, and the tour includes dates in Orlando and Tampa. The latest Worlds Collide Concert Tour features stars from the “Descendants,” “ZOMBIES” and “Camp Rock” film franchises including Malachi Barton, Liamani Segura, Dara Reneé, Mekonnen Knife, Hud

Alastair Mac
Mar 18
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