12 Things to Do in Tampa This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Nick Mullen (Special Event)

Stand-up comedian Nick Mullen headlines a special multi-night run at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Dennett: Back to the Roadhouse Tour

Dennett brings his Back to the Roadhouse Tour to The Ritz Ybor for a night of high-energy performance in Tampa's historic entertainment district.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · The Ritz Ybor, Tampa

Not Another Emo Show

A nostalgic emo night featuring the genre's classic anthems performed live at the Orpheum in Tampa.

Friday, August 28, 2026 6:30 PM · Orpheum - Tampa, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa

311 & Dirty Heads

Rock legends 311 and Dirty Heads share a double-bill at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Friday, August 28, 2026 7:00 PM · MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre At The Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa

Party Iconic: Sad Girls Club

Party Iconic presents the Sad Girls Club night at the Orpheum, a high-energy dance event for alt-pop and indie fans.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:00 PM · Orpheum - Tampa, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa

Family-Friendly

Dinosaurs Are Roaring Into MOSI

MOSI Tampa launches a new prehistoric-themed mini-golf course and interactive dinosaur experiences bringing the ancient world to life for families.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · MOSI, Tampa

Dinosaur World Live

An interactive live dinosaur show brings prehistoric creatures to life for kids and families at Dinosaur World in Plant City.

Friday, August 28, 2026 10:00 AM · Dinosaur World - FL, 5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City

Date Night

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Experience the sweeping film scores of Hans Zimmer performed live by strings in the candlelit grandeur of Centro Asturiano de Tampa.

Friday, August 28, 2026 6:15 PM · Centro Asturiano de Tampa, 1913 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa

Arts & Culture

Rene Vaca

Stand-up comedian Rene Vaca brings his sharp observational humor to multiple shows at Funny Bone Comedy Club in Ybor City.

Friday, August 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa, 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa

Tommy Pope (Special Event)

Comic Tommy Pope headlines a special late-night show at Side Splitters Comedy Club, a Tampa institution celebrating 33 years.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 10:30 PM · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Chris Andrade

Stand-up comedian Chris Andrade performs a Sunday night show at Funny Bone Comedy Club in Tampa.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa, 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa

Free Events

Free Dog Training Class

A free community dog training class open to all skill levels in the Plant City area near Tampa.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 9:30 AM · Plant City, FL