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TAMPA BAY MUSIC
When it comes to live music, Tampa Bay knows how to put on a show. From massive stadium-sized spectacles to thumping dance clubs to intimate acoustic sets, it’s easy to get caught up in the rhythm.
When it comes to live music, Tampa Bay knows how to put on a show. From massive stadium-sized spectacles to thumping dance clubs to intimate acoustic sets, it’s easy to get caught up in the rhythm.
Grab a bite at nearby Sparkman Wharf on your way to a show at downtown’s star indoor concert venue. When the hometown Tampa Bay Lightning are away from the ice, the 21,500-seat arena hosts dozens of concerts each year along with spectacular performances by Disney on Ice or Cirque du Soleil troupes. You can walk to the show from hundreds of hotel rooms located on the Tampa Riverwalk.
Situated near the midpoint on the Tampa Riverwalk, this 8-acre park in the heart of downtown brings the music to the people with open-air concerts all year round, including monthly Rock the Park concerts.
📍 : 1001 North Boulevard, Tampa
Right on the Hillsborough River, this stunning 25-acre park is home to many events, such as the Pig Jig, performances by The Florida Orchestra, and the Gasparilla Music Festival (GMF). Music lovers flock to GMF each February, part of Tampa Bay’s three-month Gasparilla Season.
Outdoor concerts are on tap all year at the Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa Bay’s largest outdoor music venue. Situation east of downtown between the Florida State Fairgrounds and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the Amp holds nearly 20,000, half of them on the lawn.
📍 : 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
The home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers doubles as Tampa Bay’s biggest place to see the biggest names in music. Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Kenny Chesney have all filled the stadium with cheering fans.
More than 100 years after it opened as a movie house, this fixture of historic Ybor City hosts a heavy rotation of cutting-edge local and national acts.
With three incredible venues under one roof, this Tampa Bay Landmark is a top destination for live music. It offers an exciting blend of local talent and nationally renowned touring acts. From intimate acoustic sessions to electrifying full-scale concerts, this Tampa Bay hotspot offers music lovers a variety of unforgettable experiences, all just a short drive from downtown.