Tampa Bay area residents are fortunate to have a plethora of year-round entertainment options, ranging from festivals and theatrical performances to sporting activities and world-class concerts. To assist you in planning ahead, we’ve curated a selection of activities scheduled from now through October 2025.
With holiday extravaganzas, annual festivals and chart-topping artists performing at venues nearby, you will discover numerous lively diversions to captivate you both this year and the next.
Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival and Competition
January 11-12, 2025
Vinoy Park
Experience two days of mouthwatering barbecue from over 20 of the nation’s best pitmasters, along with live music, live mural artists, cocktail competitions, bourbon sampling, pork butt tastings and more.
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
January 10-17, 2025
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival celebrates 25 years in Tampa Bay. The event will include the festival kick-off party, the Run for Us 5k, and the 2025 Leadership Luncheon.
43rd Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival
January 17-19, 2025
Enjoy fresh Florida seafood, arts and crafts vendors, and live music.
Children’s Gasparilla
January 18, 2025
Enjoy a day filled with the Preeschooler’s Stroll, Gasparilla Air Invasion, Children’s Parade and a Piratechnic Fireworks Extravaganza.
Treasure Island Kite Festival
January 18 – January 19, 2025
Watch kite-flying demonstrations set to music and learn to fly stunt kites, then stick around for night flying.
City of Tampa’s Martin Luther King Parade
January 20, 2025
Cuscaden Park
The Annual Martin Luther King Parade, which begins at the corner of East 22st Avenue and North 15th Street and ends on North 22nd Street and East Osborne Avenue, begins at noon.
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
January 25, 2025
Raise the sails and get ready to catch plenty of beads during the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest. Events include the Gasparilla invasion, Parade of Pirates and Pirate Fest.
Monster Jam
February 1, 2025
Raymond James Stadium
Florida State Fair
Thursday, February 6 – Monday, February 17, 2025
Florida State Fair Authority
Enjoy mouthwatering food, entertainment, plenty of midway rides and exhibits at the annual Florida State Fair.
Sant’ Yago Knight Parade
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Ybor City
Every February, costumed participants, illuminated floats, marching bands and special guests parade through Ybor City along Seventh Avenue.
Aerosmith Peace Out The Farewell Tour with The Black Crowes
February 14, 2025
Amalie Arena
Localtopia
February 22, 2025
Williams Park
St. Pete’s largest “Community Celebration of All Things Local” showcasing over 300 of your favorite independent businesses and community organizations.
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Fiesta Day
February 22, 2025
Ybor City
Tampa Taco Fest
February 22, 2025
Al Lopez Park
Florida Strawberry Festival
February 27-March 9, 2025
Plant City
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete
February 28 – March 2, 2025
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Saturday, March 1 – Sunday, March 2, 2025
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor fine art festivals in the country, this annual event welcomes more than 30,000 attendees.
Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival
March 13-16, 2025
Vinoy Park
River O’Green Fest
Date TBD
River O’ Green Fest is a free annual event celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by turning the Hillsborough River a vibrant shade of green. Enjoy live Irish entertainment, food and drink vendors, beer, and fun activities for the whole family.
Rays Opening Day
March 27, 2025
Tropicana Field
Zoo Brews
Date TBD
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Disney’s The Lion King
April 2-20, 2025
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Tampa Bay Blues Festival
April 11-13, 2025
Vinoy Park
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival
Tuesday, April 8 – Saturday, April 12, 2025
This five-day destination event will feature a variety of experiences that will bring together national wine and spirits producers and brands curated to highlight and celebrate the remarkable culinary abilities throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
April 11-27, 2025
Clearwater Beach
Explore the expansive 24,000-square-foot structure that encompasses the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit where sixteen professional sand sculptors transform sugar sand into breathtaking sculptures.
Bern’s Winefest
April 21-27, 2025
Riverfest
May 2-3, 2025
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
The festival spans the entire length of the Riverwalk including several parks and features family-friendly activities and events showcasing Tampa’s cultural institutions, local musicians and restaurants.
Tampa Bay Symphony
May 4, 2025
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Butterfly’s Evil Spell
May 7-June 5, 2025
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
St. Pete Tacos and Tequila Festival
May 10-11, 2025
Downtown St. Pete’s Vinoy Park will hold a waterfront festival on May 10th and 11th featuring authentic tacos, margaritas, and live music. St Pete Tacos & Tequila Festival has over 30 taco vendors, delicious margaritas and beverages, live music, artistic mural painters, refreshing cool beer, exciting games, thrilling prizes, and plenty of fun!
Shucked
June 3-8, 2025
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Metallica M72 World Tour
June 6, 2025
Raymond James Stadium
Repticon Tampa
June 7-8, 2025
Florida State Fairgrounds
St. Pete Pride
June 27th-29th, 2025
St. Petersburg Pride stands as Florida’s largest Pride celebration, celebrated for its vibrant parade, lively festival, and welcoming atmosphere. The parade showcases vibrant floats, lively marching bands, and hundreds of participants, celebrating unity and pride within the LGBTQ+ community. The festival presents a diverse array of food, beverages, music, and entertainment choices for guests of every age.
Boom by the Bay
July 4, 2025
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Puffs
July 9 – August 3, 2025
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]
August 13-24, 2024
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Halloween Harvest
September – October DatesTBD
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Howl-O-Scream
September – October DatesTBD
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Tampa’s premier Halloween event takes over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more.
Tampa Pig Jig
Date TBD
Julian B. Lane Park
Each fall, the Tampa Pig Jig brings incredible live music, delicious food, ice-cold beer and a fierce corporate barbecue competition to downtown Tampa’s waterfront.
Oktoberfest Tampa
Date TBD
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Celebrate German cheer and beer with dancing, singing and food at Tampa’s largest Oktoberfest.
Hillsborough County Fair
October 31 – November 11, 2024
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Savor St. Pete
November 2 – November 3, 2024
Vinoy Park
Enjoy bites from leading Tampa Bay-area restaurants and a vast array of craft beers and wines in the Grand Tasting Village at the 12th annual Savor St. Pete.
13th Annual Tampa Pig Jig
November 3, 2024
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park
Tampa Bay’s premier philanthropic community event will welcome Dierks Bentley, The Revivalists, Chase Rice, LANCO and Greylan James round out the all-star lineup.
Cindi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
November 6, 2024
Amalie Arena
Wonders of Wildlife Festival
November 9, 2024
Edward Medard Conservation Park
Food From the Soul Festival
November 9, 2024
Coachman Park
This family-friendly day will feature ethnic cuisine from caterers, food trucks, start-ups and restaurants as well as various entertainment and shop from original art to handmade jewelry.
Whisk(E)y Tampa Foxtrot
November 11-15, 2024
Whisk(E)y Tampa Foxtrot is a fundraiser hosted by Bern’s Steak House, Haven and the Epicurean Hotel benefitting the Laxer Family Foundation, whose mission is to support and enhance the lives of at-risk and aspiring youth, US Veterans and burgeoning culinary artists.
The ANNIKA
November 14-17, 2024
Pelican Golf Club
The penultimate event on the 2024 LPGA Tour schedule is sponsored by Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, and hosted by World Golf and LPGA Hall-of-Fame member Annika Sorenstam. Proceeds benefit the ANNIKA Foundation.
St. Pete Run Fest
November 15-17, 2024
Nationally recognized as one of the best running events of the decade, St. Pete Run Fest includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, kid’s youth run and VEG PeliPAWS Dog Walk.
Christmas Town
November 15, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Celebrate the holidays with twinkling lights of every color, festive shows, and holiday-inspired culinary delights.
Avett Brothers
November 16, 2024
The BayCare Sound
Ybor Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 20, 2024
Centro Ybor
St. Pete BikeFest
November 21-24, 2024
Presented by Bert’s Barracuda, Harley Davidson and Fran Haasch Law Group, this four-day rally features nightly concerts, bike shows, tons of vendors and the Sunshine Skyway Ride.
16th Annual Sanding Ovations Master Cup
November 21-24; November 30-December 1, 2024
Treasure Island
Witness an exhibition of master sand sculptors, enjoy a beachside food court, beer garden, and arts and crafts marketplace, along with a fireworks display and live music.
Santa Fest
December 7, 2024
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor
December 15, 2024
Centennial Park
Santa Brunch Cruise
December 15 & December 22, 2024
Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events
Set sail with Santa. Enjoy a special photo opportunity with Santa at boarding, a delicious brunch menu and fantastic views from the top deck.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
December 26-27, 2024
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
YuleTides at The Florida Aquarium
November 29, 2024 – January 5, 2025 (excluding December 25 & January 1)
The Florida Aquarium
This immersive event invites families, couples and friends to embark on a journey through coastal holiday traditions from around the world.
New Year’s Eve on the St. Pete Pier
December 31, 2024
Light It Up Clearwater: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
December 31, 2024
Clearwater Beach
Watch fireworks on Clearwater Beach, hosted by Amplify Clearwater.
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