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Tampa Bay News

Monster Jam returns to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium with 2 days of racing, flipping, and flying!

Monster Jam returns to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium with 2 days of racing, flipping, and flying!

Monster Jam returns to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium with 2 days of racing, flipping, and flying!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

2 days ago3 min read

The 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg kicks off IndyCar season in downtown St. Pete

The 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg kicks off IndyCar season in downtown St. Pete

The 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg kicks off IndyCar season in downtown St. Pete

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

3 days ago5 min read

Opera Tampa presents The Magic Flute—a realm of wonder, mystery and Mozart’s timeless music

Opera Tampa presents The Magic Flute—a realm of wonder, mystery and Mozart’s timeless music

Opera Tampa presents The Magic Flute—a realm of wonder, mystery and Mozart’s timeless music

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

3 days ago2 min read

Scaradise returns to Tampa with three days of thrills, chills, and pop culture excitement

Scaradise returns to Tampa with three days of thrills, chills, and pop culture excitement

Scaradise returns to Tampa with three days of thrills, chills, and pop culture excitement

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

4 days ago8 min read

Cedric The Entertainer brings the laughs to Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Cedric The Entertainer brings the laughs to Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Cedric The Entertainer brings the laughs to Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Stand-Up Comedy News

Alastair Mac

4 days ago3 min read

Mumford & Sons are bringing the PRIZEFIGHTER Tour to Tampa on August 7 with Medium Build!

Mumford & Sons are bringing the PRIZEFIGHTER Tour to Tampa on August 7 with Medium Build!

Mumford & Sons are bringing the PRIZEFIGHTER Tour to Tampa on August 7 with Medium Build!

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

5 days ago3 min read

Grammy Award winning artists, Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton take to the stage in Tampa

Grammy Award winning artists, Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton take to the stage in Tampa

Grammy Award winning artists, Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton take to the stage in Tampa

Orlando Concert & Live Music News

Alastair Mac

Feb 203 min read

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue bring the Third Annual Shorty Gras Tour to Orlando and Tampa

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue bring the Third Annual Shorty Gras Tour to Orlando and Tampa

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue bring the Third Annual Shorty Gras Tour to Orlando and Tampa

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 194 min read

Shinedown is coming to Tampa on May 30 with Coheed and Cambria and Black Stone Cherry!

Shinedown is coming to Tampa on May 30 with Coheed and Cambria and Black Stone Cherry!

Shinedown is coming to Tampa on May 30 with Coheed and Cambria and Black Stone Cherry!

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 184 min read

Breaking Benjamin is coming to Tampa on October 19 with Chevelle, Starset and Kami Kehoe

Breaking Benjamin is coming to Tampa on October 19 with Chevelle, Starset and Kami Kehoe

Breaking Benjamin is coming to Tampa on October 19 with Chevelle, Starset and Kami Kehoe

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 183 min read

Tame Impala is bringing the Deadbeat Tour to Tampa on July 9 with special guest Djo

Tame Impala is bringing the Deadbeat Tour to Tampa on July 9 with special guest Djo

Tame Impala is bringing the Deadbeat Tour to Tampa on July 9 with special guest Djo

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 172 min read

She's Back! Hilary Duff is bringing the Lucky Me Tour to Tampa with La Roux and Jade LeMac on June 23

She's Back! Hilary Duff is bringing the Lucky Me Tour to Tampa with La Roux and Jade LeMac on June 23

She's Back! Hilary Duff is bringing the Lucky Me Tour to Tampa with La Roux and Jade LeMac on June 23

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 173 min read

It's A Miracle as Boy George & Culture Club land at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa for a night of nostalgia

It's A Miracle as Boy George & Culture Club land at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa for a night of nostalgia

It's A Miracle as Boy George & Culture Club land at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa for a night of nostalgia

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 162 min read

Andrea Bocelli brings 2026 Romanza 30th Anniversary Tour to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena

Andrea Bocelli brings 2026 Romanza 30th Anniversary Tour to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena

Andrea Bocelli brings 2026 Romanza 30th Anniversary Tour to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 162 min read

Country music icons Rascal Flatts roll into Tampa with the Life Is A Highway Tour

Country music icons Rascal Flatts roll into Tampa with the Life Is A Highway Tour

Country music icons Rascal Flatts roll into Tampa with the Life Is A Highway Tour

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 123 min read

Multi-platinum-selling artist Mitchell Tenpenny set for Seminole Hard Rock Tampa on February 11

Multi-platinum-selling artist Mitchell Tenpenny set for Seminole Hard Rock Tampa on February 11

Multi-platinum-selling artist Mitchell Tenpenny set for Seminole Hard Rock Tampa on February 11

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 102 min read

The bold, feel-good musical packed with iconic pop anthems, & Juliet comes to Tampa's Stratz Center

The bold, feel-good musical packed with iconic pop anthems, & Juliet comes to Tampa's Stratz Center

The bold, feel-good musical packed with iconic pop anthems, & Juliet comes to Tampa's Stratz Center

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 93 min read

The Choir of Man - It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s the best night at the pub you’ve ever had in Tampa!

The Choir of Man - It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s the best night at the pub you’ve ever had in Tampa!

The Choir of Man - It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s the best night at the pub you’ve ever had in Tampa!

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 62 min read

Enjoy 12 fun days of thrills, entertainment, and mouthwatering delights at the 2026 Florida State Fair

Enjoy 12 fun days of thrills, entertainment, and mouthwatering delights at the 2026 Florida State Fair

Enjoy 12 fun days of thrills, entertainment, and mouthwatering delights at the 2026 Florida State Fair

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Feb 511 min read

NEEDTOBREATHE bring The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

NEEDTOBREATHE bring The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

NEEDTOBREATHE bring The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 52 min read

Tim McGraw is coming to Tampa for the Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026 on September 25 with 49 Winchester

Tim McGraw is coming to Tampa for the Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026 on September 25 with 49 Winchester

Tim McGraw is coming to Tampa for the Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026 on September 25 with 49 Winchester

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 33 min read

WWE Backlash is coming to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, May 9

WWE Backlash is coming to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, May 9

WWE Backlash is coming to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, May 9

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 22 min read

Post Malone and Jelly Roll are back with The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on May 29

Post Malone and Jelly Roll are back with The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on May 29

Post Malone and Jelly Roll are back with The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on May 29

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Feb 26 min read

20+ Chart-Topping Artists to turn up the volume at the 2026 Concert Series at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

20+ Chart-Topping Artists to turn up the volume at the 2026 Concert Series at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

20+ Chart-Topping Artists to turn up the volume at the 2026 Concert Series at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Shane Walton

Jan 303 min read

Legendary Magician Lance Burton brings the magic to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Legendary Magician Lance Burton brings the magic to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Legendary Magician Lance Burton brings the magic to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 302 min read

Kings of Leon to perform exclusive one-night show in Tampa this weekend

Kings of Leon to perform exclusive one-night show in Tampa this weekend

Kings of Leon to perform exclusive one-night show in Tampa this weekend

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 292 min read

Ahoy mateys! A Pirates Guide to Tampa Bay's 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Ahoy mateys! A Pirates Guide to Tampa Bay's 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Ahoy mateys! A Pirates Guide to Tampa Bay's 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Jan 295 min read

Bert Kreischer is coming home to party this weekend at Tampa's Benchmark International Arena!

Bert Kreischer is coming home to party this weekend at Tampa's Benchmark International Arena!

Bert Kreischer is coming home to party this weekend at Tampa's Benchmark International Arena!

Stand-Up Comedy News

Alastair Mac

Jan 294 min read

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers are bringing The Southern Hospitality Tour to Tampa on May 31

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers are bringing The Southern Hospitality Tour to Tampa on May 31

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers are bringing The Southern Hospitality Tour to Tampa on May 31

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 283 min read

Opera Tampa presents a chilling new production of The Shining, based on the novel by Stephen King

Opera Tampa presents a chilling new production of The Shining, based on the novel by Stephen King

Opera Tampa presents a chilling new production of The Shining, based on the novel by Stephen King

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 282 min read

NE-YO and AKON are bringing the party to Tampa on July 14 for the Nights Like This Tour celebrating era-defining hits

NE-YO and AKON are bringing the party to Tampa on July 14 for the Nights Like This Tour celebrating era-defining hits

NE-YO and AKON are bringing the party to Tampa on July 14 for the Nights Like This Tour celebrating era-defining hits

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 274 min read

Dave Matthews Band has just announced their Summer Tour 2026, coming to Tampa on May 26

Dave Matthews Band has just announced their Summer Tour 2026, coming to Tampa on May 26

Dave Matthews Band has just announced their Summer Tour 2026, coming to Tampa on May 26

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 273 min read

Check out the Weird and Wonderful New Food coming to the 2026 Florida State Fair in Tampa!

Check out the Weird and Wonderful New Food coming to the 2026 Florida State Fair in Tampa!

Check out the Weird and Wonderful New Food coming to the 2026 Florida State Fair in Tampa!

Events & Festival News

Emma Walton

Jan 275 min read

Sing A Song All Night Long! The Tour Continues with Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire coming to Orlando and Tampa

Sing A Song All Night Long! The Tour Continues with Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire coming to Orlando and Tampa

Sing A Song All Night Long! The Tour Continues with Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire coming to Orlando and Tampa

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 264 min read

Kid Cudi is coming to Tampa on ‘The Rebel Ragers Tour’ with special guests M.I.A., Big Boi, and A-Trak

Kid Cudi is coming to Tampa on ‘The Rebel Ragers Tour’ with special guests M.I.A., Big Boi, and A-Trak

Kid Cudi is coming to Tampa on ‘The Rebel Ragers Tour’ with special guests M.I.A., Big Boi, and A-Trak

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 264 min read

Tedeschi Trucks Band are making their return to Clearwater on Oct. 13 for the Future Soul 2026 Tour

Tedeschi Trucks Band are making their return to Clearwater on Oct. 13 for the Future Soul 2026 Tour

Tedeschi Trucks Band are making their return to Clearwater on Oct. 13 for the Future Soul 2026 Tour

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 264 min read

Luke Bryan is coming to Tampa on September 10 with the Word On The Street Tour including many special guests!

Luke Bryan is coming to Tampa on September 10 with the Word On The Street Tour including many special guests!

Luke Bryan is coming to Tampa on September 10 with the Word On The Street Tour including many special guests!

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 263 min read

Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with  Big Easy Thrills, and all-new Cajun Flavors!

Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with  Big Easy Thrills, and all-new Cajun Flavors!

Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with  Big Easy Thrills, and all-new Cajun Flavors!

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay News

Shane Walton

Jan 242 min read

The family-friendly Sesame Street Kids' Weekends are back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The family-friendly Sesame Street Kids' Weekends are back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The family-friendly Sesame Street Kids' Weekends are back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay News

Shane Walton

Jan 222 min read

The Little Buccaneers Guide to the 2026 Children’s Gasparilla in Tampa

The Little Buccaneers Guide to the 2026 Children’s Gasparilla in Tampa

The Little Buccaneers Guide to the 2026 Children’s Gasparilla in Tampa

Events & Festival News

Shane Walton

Jan 224 min read

PBR Tampa - Buckin' In The Bay charges into Tampa with dirt flying, bulls bucking, nonstop action!

PBR Tampa - Buckin' In The Bay charges into Tampa with dirt flying, bulls bucking, nonstop action!

PBR Tampa - Buckin' In The Bay charges into Tampa with dirt flying, bulls bucking, nonstop action!

Shane Walton

Jan 223 min read

Cage Fury Fighting Championships returning to Tampa for CFFC 151 on March 13

Cage Fury Fighting Championships returning to Tampa for CFFC 151 on March 13

Cage Fury Fighting Championships returning to Tampa for CFFC 151 on March 13

Alastair Mac

Jan 212 min read

Gabriel Iglesias adds new dates to ‘The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration’ including Tampa on April 10

Gabriel Iglesias adds new dates to ‘The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration’ including Tampa on April 10

Gabriel Iglesias adds new dates to ‘The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration’ including Tampa on April 10

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 212 min read

Peso Pluma announces Dinastía North American Tour with tickets on sale now for Tampa show on April 18

Peso Pluma announces Dinastía North American Tour with tickets on sale now for Tampa show on April 18

Peso Pluma announces Dinastía North American Tour with tickets on sale now for Tampa show on April 18

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 212 min read

HE’S BACK! Get ready to party with Pitbull on his I’M BACK Tour in Tampa with special guest Lil Jon

HE’S BACK! Get ready to party with Pitbull on his I’M BACK Tour in Tampa with special guest Lil Jon

HE’S BACK! Get ready to party with Pitbull on his I’M BACK Tour in Tampa with special guest Lil Jon

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 203 min read

Get ready for the hottest show of the summer as Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson bring new tour to Tampa

Get ready for the hottest show of the summer as Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson bring new tour to Tampa

Get ready for the hottest show of the summer as Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson bring new tour to Tampa

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 202 min read

John Mellencamp is coming to MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on Aug. 3 with the Dancing Words Tour

John Mellencamp is coming to MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on Aug. 3 with the Dancing Words Tour

John Mellencamp is coming to MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on Aug. 3 with the Dancing Words Tour

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 202 min read

Five Finger Death Punch is coming to Tampa on October 10 with 20th Anniversary World Tour!

Five Finger Death Punch is coming to Tampa on October 10 with 20th Anniversary World Tour!

Five Finger Death Punch is coming to Tampa on October 10 with 20th Anniversary World Tour!

Entertainment News

Alastair Mac

Jan 192 min read

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