8 Things to Do in Tampa This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Mark Normand (Special Event)

One of comedy's hottest working stand-ups, Mark Normand, takes the stage at Side Splitters for a special multi-night run you won't want to miss.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa

Daniel Caesar

High-demand R&B star Daniel Caesar performs at Benchmark International Arena in a show that's averaging $607 a ticket — catch him before prices climb further.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:30 PM · Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa

Qveen Herby: Isle of Qveen Tour

Qveen Herby brings her Isle of Qveen Tour to The Ritz Ybor for a night of genre-blending hip-hop, pop, and Latin heat.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · The Ritz Ybor, Tampa

Sports

Wrexham AFC vs. Leeds United FC

Two of soccer's most talked-about clubs — Hollywood-owned Wrexham AFC and storied Leeds United — face off at Raymond James Stadium in a marquee summer fixture.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Raymond James Stadium, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa

Food & Drink

Bolts Brew Fest

The Tampa Bay Lightning's official brew fest returns to Benchmark International Arena with beers, ciders, spirits, canned cocktails, and hockey vibes.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa

Festivals & Special Events

World Oddities Expo

The World Oddities Expo brings together vendors and collectors of rare curiosities, taxidermy, gothic art, and the macabre at the St. Petersburg Coliseum.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:00 AM · St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth Avenue North, St. Petersburg

Arts & Culture

The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case

Step into the jury box for this immersive live theater event where the audience decides the verdict in a real-style courtroom drama at HCC Mainstage Theatre.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 7:00 PM · HCC Mainstage Theatre at YPAB, 1411 E 11th Ave, Tampa

New Tampa Players Presents: Annie (Friday, July 31)

The beloved community production of Annie continues its extended run at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center with a second weekend of performances.

Friday, July 31, 2026 8:00 PM · New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa