Tampa Bay is gearing up for a summer of fun! The days are longer, the drinks are colder and the calendar is packed with ways to celebrate the season! Think outdoor adventures, show-stopping performances, and local favorites! However you like to soak up the season, Tampa Bay serves up unforgettable memories for everyone!
Sunset Market at Midtown Tampa
Enjoy a relaxing night out with over 50 vendors offering a variety of artisan goods, fresh local products, delicious foods, and unique finds. With live local music, free parking, and a dog-welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, the Sunset Market at Midtown is the perfect way to kick off your month. First Thursday of every month
Rock the Park
Rock the Park Tampa is a free monthly music series held at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on the first Thursday of each month, presented by Tampa Downtown Partnership and Brokenmold Entertainment. The event showcases live performances across a diverse range of genres. This month’s lineup includes local instrumental trio Prescribed Fire and Zanzibean, with food available from JAM DISH and Boy Named Sous. Follow Rock the Park Tampa on Facebook for updates. First Thursday of every month
Fresh Market
Come out to Hyde Park Village for Fresh Market, a vibrant farmers market showcasing over 80 local vendors offering fresh produce, handmade items, plants, and more. Enjoy live music by Gasparilla Music in Village Circle as you shop and explore. Furry friends are welcome! First Sunday of every month
Line Dancing in the Backyard
Grab your boots and join Keel Farms for line dancing lessons in the backyard at Keel Farms. Come early and enjoy a delicious dinner from their farm-fresh menu before heading outside to dance the night away under the stars. Every Thursday
Ybor City Saturday Market
Operating since 2000, the Ybor City Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor market in Tampa Bay and is one of the most popular shopping destinations for locally produced items unique to the region. The market offers a unique opportunity for customers to meet the artist as well as see one-of-a-kind pieces created in the artist’s booth and purchase locally-produced gourmet foods representing the area. Every Saturday
Summer Nights
As the sun goes down, the party heats up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during Summer Nights. Enjoy world-class coasters, electrifying entertainment and so much more during extended summer hours. Check out extreme fun with their all-new, action-packed freestyle stunt show, Moto Motion. Cool off during the day with the dynamic ice show, Rhythm of Nature, and be sure to catch Icons, featuring live performances of fan-favorite hits inspired by musical legends. Stick around for nightly excitement at the Boom Box Dance Party in Stanleyville, and rock out with Gwazi Rocks in Gwazi Plaza. Capture the moment with fun summer photo ops and savor delicious seasonal bites all night long. Best of all, this entire event is Included with park admission. May 23 – August 10
AquaGlow
Get ready to light up your summer nights at AquaGlow, a brand-new family-friendly nighttime event that transforms Adventure Island into a dazzling neon paradise. Experience an electric atmosphere filled with vibrant lights, pulsing music, and immersive surprises around every corner. From glowing entertainment to high-energy vibes, it’s the ultimate way to celebrate summer after dark. With limited capacity, you’ll enjoy a more relaxed, exclusive experience with plenty of room to glow, dance, and make memories with friends and family. June 13 – August 9
Puffs
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain school and conquered evil. You Know Who He Is. This is not his story, sorry, but that of those who also happened to be there, too. PUFFS is a play for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Overlooked and underestimated, the Puffs are a perky, well-meaning, loyal group of outsiders with a thing for badgers. July 9 – August 3
Matilda the Musical
MATILDA THE MUSICAL is a delightful musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story about a brilliant young girl with a vivid imagination and a love for books. Matilda is an extraordinary child who uses her cleverness and courage to overcome obstacles, including her neglectful parents and the tyrannical Miss Trunchbull, the headmistress of her school. With a whimsical score and charming characters, this uplifting tale celebrates the power of resilience, friendship, and the magic of imagination. Perfect for young performers and audiences alike, MATILDA THE MUSICAL reminds us that even the smallest among us can change the world! July 31 – August 3
Bolts Brew Fest
Hockey and beer? That’s a no-brainer. Bolts Brew Fest returns Friday, Aug. 1 at Amalie Arena with 100+ craft beer samples, oversized games, photo ops & more. August 1
Tampa Bay Comic Convention
Escape everyday life events and step foot into your favorite fandom world. With celebrities from your favorite TV shows, movies, and video games, TBCC brings your favorite shows and games to life. Connect with fans, celebrities, authors, artists, and more during this 3-day escape from reality. August 1 – 3
Works of William Shakespeare
Having shrunk Shakespeare’s wit and wisdom into manageable morsels of madness, Jobsite returns to tear around the stage in doublets and Chuck Taylor’s on a riotous romp through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, plus the sonnets, in 90 minutes. This special encore features new cast members, new gags, changed-up sketches, but the same guaranteed belly-laughs — even if you don’t know your Hamlet from a hole in the ground. August 13 – 24