Events in Tampa — October 2026

October 2026: events in Tampa.

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17 events are listed in Tampa. These are the ones we'd start with.

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 28

Rav "Exopocalypse Tour" in Tampa w/ Teller Bank$ & Fatboi Sharif

New World Music Hall · Tampa

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Thu, Oct 29

Clara La San

The Ritz Ybor · Tampa

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Sun, Oct 25

Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

Benchmark International Arena · Tampa

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Thu, Oct 22

Encoding: Fall Dance Concert

USF Theatre 1 · Tampa

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Thu, Oct 22

Encoding: Fall Dance Concert · Oct 22

USF Theatre 1 · Tampa

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Fri, Oct 23

Encoding: Fall Dance Concert · Oct 23

USF Theatre 1 · Tampa

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Sat, Oct 24

20 Years of Nekrogoblikon with Special Guests Aborted

The Ritz Ybor · Tampa

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Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24

Flaw

The Brass Mug · Tampa

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Sat, Oct 24

Encoding: Fall Dance Concert · Oct 24

USF Theatre 1 · Tampa

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Sun, Oct 25

Encoding: Fall Dance Concert · Oct 25

USF Theatre 1 · Tampa

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Sun, Oct 25

Rutenberg Chamber Music Series Guest: Sohn / Blaha Duo

USF Barness Recital Hall · Tampa

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Sun, Oct 25

Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

Benchmark International Arena · Tampa

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Guitarist singing in silhouette on a hazy blue and purple lit club stage with crowd hands raised in the foreground — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 28

Rav "Exopocalypse Tour" in Tampa w/ Teller Bank$ & Fatboi Sharif

New World Music Hall · Tampa

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Wed, Oct 28

USF Jazz Ensemble

Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall · Tampa

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Wed, Oct 28

Steve Lacy: Oh yeah? Tour

Yuengling Center · Tampa

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Thu, Oct 29

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets

Benchmark International Arena · Tampa

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Thu, Oct 29

CeCe Winans - COME WORSHIP! Tour

Yuengling Center · Tampa

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Thu, Oct 29

Clara La San

The Ritz Ybor · Tampa

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Fri, Oct 30

Monster's Ball Featuring NOIZU

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center · Tampa

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Fri, Oct 30

Chayanne - Bailemos Otra Vez Tour

Benchmark International Arena · Tampa

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Sat, Oct 31

Nightmare on Channelside

Benchmark International Arena · Tampa

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

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