8 Things to Do in Tampa This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Steve Simeone at Side Splitters

Comedian Steve Simeone headlines Side Splitters Comedy Club for a one-night-only Tampa performance.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

The Strut

Comedy drag performance The Strut takes the stage at Funny Bone Comedy Club in Ybor City for a Thursday night show.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa, 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa

MADVKTMS Amalgamation Tour at The Ritz Ybor

MADVKTMS brings their Amalgamation Tour to The Ritz Ybor for a night of high-energy electronic music.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · The Ritz Ybor, Tampa

Emo Night at The Orpheum

An all-out emo dance party at The Orpheum featuring the anthems that defined a generation — bring your eyeliner.

Friday, August 21, 2026 8:00 PM · Orpheum - Tampa, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa

Goo Goo Dolls

Alternative rock icons the Goo Goo Dolls perform live at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 7:00 PM · MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre At The Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa

Sports

Tampa Tarpons vs. Daytona Tortugas

AAA Minor League Baseball: the Tampa Tarpons host the Daytona Tortugas at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:30 PM · George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr, Tampa

Preseason: Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL preseason home game at Raymond James Stadium.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 7:30 PM · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa

Date Night

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

A candlelit string ensemble performs iconic 90s hip-hop hits at the historic Centro Asturiano de Tampa — a uniquely atmospheric concert experience.

Friday, August 28, 2026 8:45 PM · Centro Asturiano de Tampa, Tampa