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🎶 Can we get an encore?

Give these Tampa Bay area live music venues a listen
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Taylor Swift played Raymond James to a packed house in 2023 on her “Eras Tour.” | Photo via TBAYtoday
Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of the Tampa Bay area’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget.

The concert scene is truly unmatched in our area — from Amalie Arena to the Sound, there’s a stage for any type of tune. To get to know them all, you must do three things.

Put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.

Arenas/Stadiums

Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
Capacity: 75,000

When the Bucs aren’t playing under the bright lights at Ray Jay, the West Tampa stadium attracts superstars like Taylor Swift, Queen Bey, and Zach Bryan. The recently renovated stadium also boasts its own pirate ship and top of the line HD video boards.

Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Capacity: 21,500

The former “Ice Palace” hosts rockin’ shows, basketball games, conventions, and of course, the three-time Stanley Cup champs, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The area is also close to Water Street Tampa — so you can start your experience with drinks or a meal at one of the buzzy neighborhood’s new spots.

A concert venue with seats lined in a row and to the side of a stage with blue and purple spotlights.

Imagine: you’re taking in John Legend at the Seminole Hard Rock Event Center.

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Photo via Seminole Hard Rock

Concert halls

Hard Rock Event Center, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa
Capacity: 1,500

The Hard Rock’s music venue is on the second level of the casino complex and hosts acts like Seth Meyers and Jerry Seinfeld, concerts, trade shows, private events, and large-scale poker tournaments.

The RITZ Ybor, 1503 E. 7th Ave., Tampa,
Capacity: 1,114

Built in 1917, the Ybor City spot has had many lives as a silent movie theater, playhouse, and now a popular concert venue. The RITZ hosts all kinds of shows from popular bands like All Time Low, to 90’s-themed dance parties.

An ampitheatre with the sun setting in the background and a large crowd.

Take in a show at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.

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Photo via TBAYtoday

Outdoor settings

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 US-301, Tampa
Capacity: 20,000

This one’s for the folks who believe live music is best enjoyed outside. Catch major shows from artists like Blink 182, Lana Del Rey, and Noah Kahan at the laid-back venue — plus some incredible TBAY sunsets. The Florida State Fairgrounds-adjacent spot also boasts tons of dining and drinking options + lawn chair rentals.

The Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater
Capacity: 4,000

Clearwater’s brand-new waterfront venue boasts seating room for 4,000 music lovers with more room in the park’s greenspace. A snippet of this year’s inaugural acts include Gladys Knight, the Beach Boys, Chris Young, and the Steve Miller Band.
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Events
Monday, Sept. 25
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Philadelphia Eagles | Monday, Sept. 25 | 7:15 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | $194-$755 | Watch the Bucs take on the boys from Philadelphia .
  • Lana Del Rey | Monday, Sept. 25 | 8 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $92-$1,196 | Say goodbye to “Summertime Sadness” and hello to the soulful superstar’s “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” tour.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
  • Rhythmic Exhibits | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $0-$10 | Enjoy a performance by Pink Streets Duo while taking in the art museum’s collection.
  • SEASONS Cocktail Experience | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | The Tampa EDITION, 500 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $225 | Spend a moody evening in the hotel’s Punch Room with cocktails, canapés, and live entertainment.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
  • Best Of The Bay Party 2023 | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $55-$65 | Celebrate some of the Tampa Bay areas’s best places, businesses, and events, plus local eats and drinks + live entertainment.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • A craft brewery is opening in St. Pete’s Magnolia Heights neighborhood. Golden Isles Brewing Co. is the first of its kind in the area and will open its valves to the public sometime next month. The dog-friendly venue offers indoor + outdoor seating and will have rotating food trucks. (I Love the Burg)
Announced

  • Pinellas Park is serving up some good news for pickleballers. A huge indoor facility is on its way after getting support from the local council. The 41,000-sqft. center will be built at the Gateway Centre Business Park. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Civic

  • The City of Tampa is launching a Soulwalk Community Cookbook today + is calling for recipes from the public. The city launched the Tampa Soulwalk art and heritage trail earlier this year as a way of honoring and connecting Tampa’s Black communities. Keep an eye on their website for submission details.
Real Estate
  • Do you have $12.5 million burning a hole in your pocket? If you do, this newly listed Palma Ceia home can help out. The roughly 6,600-sqft. house features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a pool, a gym, and views of the 17th fairway of the Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
History
  • It’s called the Cigar City for a reason. There’s a new exhibit in Ybor featuring 18 of the world’s oldest known cigars. The set is on display at J.C. Newman Cigar Co. after being recovered from a shipwreck off the South Carolina coast. The cigars were hand-rolled in Cuba back in 1857. (That’s So Tampa)
Holiday
  • Those who observe Yom Kippur are fasting today. The Day of Atonement is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It started at sundown yesterday and there is no eating or drinking until nightfall tonight.
Drink
  • This brand believed there was a way to take water and make it a little more perfect by infusing it with fruit essences (but none of the gross diet sweeteners, calories, or sugar). And the fruit flavors really taste like fruit. Groundbreaking. Plus, new customers get 36 bottles for $36 + free shipping.*
Wellness
  • Why optimize hormones as you age? You can improve strength, bone density, libido, blood pressure, and mood. Learn about your testosterone levels with Wellcore’s At-Home Assessment Kit.*
 
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