10 Things to Do in Tampa This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Arts & Culture

Buena Vista Social Club - Musical

A stage musical production of Buena Vista Social Club at the Straz Center's Carol Morsani Hall.

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center, Tampa

New Tampa Players: Come From Away

New Tampa Players stage Come From Away, a musical based on the true story of stranded passengers and the people of Gander after September 11, 2001.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM · New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa

Music & Nightlife

Benda B2B Vastive: Wake Em Up Tour

Benda and Vastive bring the Wake Em Up Tour to The RITZ Ybor.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · The RITZ Ybor, Tampa

Karol G

Karol G performs at Raymond James Stadium, with VIP packages available.

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00 PM · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox performs at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, with a VIP experience available.

Friday, October 9, 2026 8:00 PM · Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Two Dykes and a Mic

A special comedy event at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa

Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play at home at Raymond James Stadium.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 1:00 PM · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

Festivals & Special Events

The Heights District's 9th Annual Fall Fest

The Heights District's 9th Annual Fall Fest, a free fall festival at Armature Works.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 12:00 PM · Armature Works, Tampa

Family-Friendly

Pumpkin Patch

A free pumpkin patch at Hyde Park Village.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM · Hyde Park Village, Tampa

Outdoors & Active

2026 Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Fun Run

A free community fun run in Seminole Heights, part of the Great Pumpkin celebration.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:30 AM · 6111 N Central Ave, Tampa