Open Mic Night Arts + CultureComedyConcerts 28 January Unwind and Connect – Experience Tampa's Social Oasis with Kava Culture. Kava Culture
Rock the Park ConcertsFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 05 February Rock the Park is a FREE monthly music series showcasing musical talents of all genres. Rock the Park is typically held at Tampa's Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on the first Thursday of each month and facilitated through a 15+ year partnership between the Tampa Downtown Partnership & Brokenmold Entertainment. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Keys in the Park: A Melodic Duel ConcertsFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 13 February Experience the thrill of dueling pianos as talented musicians go head-to-head, tickling the ivories and playing your favorite songs. Set against the stunning backdrop of our city’s vibrant downtown, this FREE lively event is perfect for music lovers of all ages. Lykes Gaslight Square Park
Lari Basilio at Straz Center for the Performing Arts Arts + CultureConcerts 11 March Lari Basilio is one of the most revered guitarists in rock. While Lari certainly can burn up the fretboard, her playing has been praised for its tastefulness and inventiveness. Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Quinteto Astor Piazzolla at Straz Center for the Performing Arts Concerts 15 March Astor Piazzolla was the undisputed master of nuevo tango. His bold arrangements and forward-looking compositions brought new audiences to tango, particularly when his 1986 album, Tango: Zero Hour, became a surprise hit. Quinteto Astor Piazzolla carries on the legacy of the maestro, who passed in 1992. Formed in 1998, Quinteto Asto Piazzolla explore their namesake’s vast repertoire, keeping Piazzolla’s fiery and innovative music alive for new generations. Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Central Park Jazz Jam ConcertsFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 17 March Let the good times roll at Central Park Jazz Jam! This FREE community event celebrates the musical history of Downtown Tampa’s Central Park neighborhood. Enjoy LIVE performances from local bands and musicians, along with family-friendly fun from the YMCA. Bring a chair (and your dancing shoes!) as we fill the courtyard of the Tampa Black History Museum with encore-worthy music and community vibes. So let’s get jazzy and swing it like you mean it… this jam is sure to end your evening on a high note! Tampa Black History Museum
West River Live Arts + CultureConcertsFree EventsPartnership Events 21 April This FREE event invites you to enjoy an evening of live soul music, local vendors and family fun! The Boulevard at West River Development
Andres Cepeda Concerts 19 May One of the most popular artists in Latin American music, Andrés Cepeda is a 30-year veteran having begun his career with Poligamia, a band he formed in his teens. The native Colombian began his solo career in 1999, and has scored numerous hit albums and singles, as well as hotly anticipated live performances. He served as a coach on La Voz Colombia, Colombia’s version of The Voice, for three years. He’s celebrated for his romantic musical style as well as his bold blending of genres. Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Central Park Jazz Jam ConcertsFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 16 June Let the good times roll at Central Park Jazz Jam! This FREE community event celebrates the musical history of Downtown Tampa’s Central Park neighborhood. Enjoy LIVE performances from local bands and musicians, along with family-friendly fun from the YMCA. Bring a chair (and your dancing shoes!) as we fill the courtyard of the Tampa Black History Museum with encore-worthy music and community vibes. So let’s get jazzy and swing it like you mean it… this jam is sure to end your evening on a high note! Tampa Black History Museum
Central Park Jazz Jam ConcertsFeatured EventsFree EventsPartnership Events 15 September Let the good times roll at Central Park Jazz Jam! This FREE community event celebrates the musical history of Downtown Tampa’s Central Park neighborhood. Enjoy LIVE performances from local bands and musicians, along with family-friendly fun from the YMCA. Bring a chair (and your dancing shoes!) as we fill the courtyard of the Tampa Black History Museum with encore-worthy music and community vibes. So let’s get jazzy and swing it like you mean it… this jam is sure to end your evening on a high note! Tampa Black History Museum
