Upcoming Events in Tampa

Here are the top events and happenings in Tampa, Florida for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — mark your calendar and don't miss out!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL

September - January — Raymond James Stadium, complete with its iconic pirate ship that fires cannons after every Bucs score, delivers one of the most unique NFL game-day experiences.

Gasparilla Pirate Festival

January — Tampa's signature event features a pirate invasion by sea, where the Jose Gasparilla ship sails into Hillsborough Bay followed by a massive parade, street festival, and citywide celebrations.

Tampa Bay Rays MLB

April - October — Catch Major League Baseball at Tropicana Field in nearby St. Petersburg, where the Rays' innovative approach to the game makes for exciting baseball under the dome.

Tampa Bay Lightning NHL

October - April — Back-to-back Stanley Cup champions bring championship-caliber hockey to Amalie Arena, where the Thunder Alley atmosphere electrifies downtown Tampa on game nights.

Florida Strawberry Festival

March — Just east of Tampa in Plant City, this beloved 11-day festival celebrates the strawberry harvest with shortcake, carnival rides, livestock shows, and headline country music concerts.

Gasparilla Music Festival

March — A multi-day independent music festival in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park featuring national and local acts across rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic genres on Tampa's scenic riverfront.

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