An outdoor music festival in February? You gotta love TBAY.
The Gasparilla Music Festival returns this weekend for its 13th run — and its first at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park — with a packed lineup, amazing local eats, and riverfront views.
Here’s the lowdown on this year’s Cigar City throwdown:
Lineup
- Louis the Child
- Big Gigantic
- Young the Giant
- COIN
- Lake Street Dive
- Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
- Yonder Mountain String Band
- Surf Mesa
- Trevor Hall
- Aidan Bissett
Tickets
- Single-day tickets are $45, two-day tickets are $75, and three-day tickets are $95.
- VIP passes include perks like front-of-stage viewing at the Riverside + Fortune stages, and access to the VIP tent + air-conditioned restrooms.
- Rock-It Club VIP tickets get you access to all of the VIP areas + the Rock-It Club in Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, featuring free drinks and extra shaded areas.
Transportation
- Paid parking is available in the Poe Garage downtown + any available street spots.
- Arrive in style by taking a Pirate Water Taxi to the event — the park is Stop 15 — or by pedaling your way downtown and using the festival’s free valet service.
- Take a free shuttle from the Armature Works parking lot to the festival via Kush.
- Planning on splitting an Uber? The festival suggests rideshare users set their pickup location to the Boys & Girls Club (1301 N. Blvd., Tampa).
Tips
- Take a peek at the map and check out which shows at are at each of the five stages.
- The festival is cashless, so make sure to bring your debit/credit card or have Apple Pay at the ready.
- Bring a blanket or low-sitting chair to stay comfy while enjoying the tunes.
Find even more festival info + the full GMF lineup online.
