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Live music, food, art, and free things to do across Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Brandon, and Bradenton.
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Oktoberfest Tampa returns at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for three days of live music and dancing along the Hillsborough River, with dirndls and lederhosen and German food like bratwurst and schnitzel. The inaugural keg is tapped on Friday, October 30, 2026, with the festival running through November 1.
Tampa Theatre and Live Nation Presents Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss at 7:00 PM on Sunday, November 1, 2026, on his BITTER (Brand New Tour!) stop. This is an 18+ show with standup, plus a limited post-show VIP Meet & Greet option.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park offers Fast Track Admission with animal encounters and education on conservation efforts. The experience includes big cats, Florida panthers, orangutans, baboons, sun bears, elephants, rhinos, zebras, penguins, and more, with times selected in the ticket selector.
The Nell Ward Lecture at the Tampa Bay History Center features historian Joe Knetsch, Ph.D., on early survey work in Florida from 1821–1880. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, with free valet parking and a book signing afterward.
Rafael Rosa Quartet brings jazz fused with Puerto Rican bomba and rock to the Charlene A. Gordon Theater at the Ferman Center for the Arts in Tampa. Wed, Oct 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM (America/New_York) with Gianni Bianchini (piano), Ross Kratter (bass), and Ian Goodman (drums).
USF Jazz Ensemble performs big-band classic and contemporary arrangements and original compositions under the direction of Ross Strauser. The concert is at Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall in Tampa, with free reservations required via Ticketmaster.
Lower Deck hosts a double feature movie night with Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown and Hocus Pocus on Wednesday, Oct 28 at 8:00 PM. Expect crafted cocktails, food, and waterfront views from the Lower Deck outdoor setting.
Whispers After Dark turns Water Street Tampa into an 18th-century New Orleans–inspired setting on Wednesday, Oct 28, from 6–9:30 p.m. Guests can explore the neighborhood after sunset with immersive, after-dark encounters, atmospheric sounds, and unexpected moments. Free and open to the public.
Misery returns for the highly anticipated scaled-up run at the 300-seat Jaeb Theater just in time for Halloween. Acclaimed romance novelist Paul Sheldon wakes captive with nurse Annie Wilkes, who forces him to write a new novel as his life depends on it.
Tampa Bay Lightning face the Winnipeg Jets at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Game time is Thu, Oct 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM (America/New_York). Ticket details include mobile-only entry and an arena bag policy, with Cabot Club and The Mark featuring all-inclusive food and drinks.
Shuffle hosts “THE COVEN PARTY: LHHH” in Tampa on Thu, Oct 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The night includes tarot readers, chakra and past-life readings, a burning ritual for intentions, a witch-themed costume contest at 8:30 PM, and partners with Milagros Wellness Sanctuary.
Resonance Gala is a black-and-gold evening inspired by the power of sound and the beauty of culture at the Tampa Museum of Art. The fundraising event supports the future of the Florida Wind Band and brings together music, artistry, and community.
CeCe Winans brings the “COME WORSHIP!” Tour to The Yuengling Center in Tampa on Thu, Oct 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Special guests include Charity Gayle, Red Worship, and Terrian, with reserved doors at 6:00 PM.
Dustin Nickerson brings stand-up comedy to Funny Bone Comedy Club in Tampa on Thu, Oct 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The 21+ show includes a full bar and dinner menu available through your server. Seating is first-come, first-seated, with tables that seat up to four.
