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Weekend planner · Fri Oct 30 – Sun Nov 1

This weekend in Tampa Bay.

Oktoberfest Tampa returns at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for three days of live music and dancing along the. Sonic Live in Concert celebrates 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with iconic music performed live on stage, featuring. Across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Outside Tampa Bay.

Marlowe's take · Updated Monday

Oktoberfest Tampa 2026 in Tampa
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Oktoberfest Tampa 2026

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.

Marlowe's take. Clear, multi-day waterfront Oktoberfest with live music, dancing, German food, and a named kickoff—strong local festival energy and easy visitor fit.

Fri, Oct 30 – Mon, Nov 2All dayCurtis Hixon Waterfront Park
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Sonic Live in Concert in St. Petersburg
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Sonic Live in Concert

Sonic Live in Concert celebrates 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with iconic music performed live on stage, featuring rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists. Expect defining songs from throughout the games, instrumental renditions from the Genesis era to now, and special “Easter eggs” woven into the arrangements at Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater.

Fri, Oct 308:00 PM – 10:00 PMDuke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater
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Hamilton (Touring) in Tampa
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Hamilton (Touring)

Hamilton (Touring) at David A. Straz Center - Carol Morsani Hall in Tampa starts at 1:00 PM on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Category: art/theater/musical.

Sun, Nov 11:00 PMDavid A. Straz Center - Carol Morsani Hall
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The rest of the weekend

Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!) in Tampa
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Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)

Sun, Nov 17:00 PM – 10:00 PMTampa Theatre
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5th Annual Halloween Fest at USF St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg
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5th Annual Halloween Fest at USF St. Petersburg

Fri, Oct 305:30 PM – 8:30 PMUSF St. Pete Campus
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Trunk or Treat at Keystone Park & Recreation Center in Outside Tampa Bay
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Trunk or Treat at Keystone Park & Recreation Center

Fri, Oct 306:30 PM – 8:30 PMKeystone Park & Recreation Center
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