10 Things to Do in Tampa This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Sports

Monster Jam

Monster trucks roar into Benchmark International Arena for a high-octane Friday night of freestyle mayhem and racing action.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa

Music & Nightlife

Chuck Prophet at Skipper's Smokehouse

Veteran rock songwriter Chuck Prophet performs at the beloved outdoor venue Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa

The Dark Eighties Dance Party

Dress in black and dance to post-punk, new wave, and goth classics from the '80s at the Orpheum Tampa.

Friday, August 14, 2026 9:00 PM · Orpheum - Tampa, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa

Wax Motif: HOW II Tour at The Ritz Ybor

Australian house music powerhouse Wax Motif brings his HOW II Tour to The Ritz Ybor for a big Saturday night set.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · The Ritz Ybor, Tampa

Motley Crue with Tesla and Extreme

Mötley Crüe headlines a massive outdoor rock night at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre with Tesla and Extreme opening.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 6:30 PM · MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa

Gimme Gimme Disco

A full-on ABBA disco dance party featuring all the iconic hits performed live at the Orpheum Tampa.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:00 PM · Orpheum - Tampa, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa

Arts & Culture

Michael Yo at Funny Bone Comedy Club

Comedian and TV host Michael Yo brings his stand-up to Funny Bone Comedy Club Tampa for a full weekend run.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa, 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa

Sam Tallent at Side Splitters Comedy Club

Critically acclaimed stand-up Sam Tallent headlines Side Splitters in a special multi-show engagement running Thursday through Saturday.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:30 PM · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

The Art of Banksy at the Straz Center

The world's largest authenticated collection of Banksy art is on display for a limited run at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Family-Friendly

Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt at Tampa Museum of Art

Explore over 117 ancient Egyptian artifacts in an immersive exhibition now on display at the Tampa Museum of Art.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa