12 Things to Do in Tampa This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Arts Fest '26

A free weekend-long celebration of the upcoming 2026-27 season featuring performances by Tampa Bay area artists across music, theatre, dance, comedy, and more.

Friday, September 11, 2026 – Sunday, September 13, 2026 5:30 PM · New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa

Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final

The national final of Red Bull Dance Your Style arrives at The Ritz Ybor, pitting the country's best freestyle street dancers head-to-head in a crowd-judged battle.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · The Ritz Ybor, Tampa

Music & Nightlife

Lil Texas at The Ritz Ybor

EDM artist Lil Texas brings an energetic set to The Ritz Ybor for a night of hard-hitting electronic music.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · The Ritz Ybor, Tampa

Gimme Gimme Disco

A high-energy disco dance party tribute night hits Orpheum Tampa for a night of classic floor-fillers and flashy fun.

Friday, September 11, 2026 8:00 PM · Orpheum - Tampa, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa

Bruno Mars

Pop superstar Bruno Mars brings his electrifying live show to Raymond James Stadium for one massive Tampa night.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 7:00 PM · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

Sports

USF Invitational: South Florida vs. TCU Volleyball

The USF Invitational kicks off with the South Florida Bulls women's volleyball team taking on TCU at The Corral at Yuengling Center.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00 PM · The Corral at The Yuengling Center, 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa

Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC

Tampa Bay Sun FC hosts Fort Lauderdale United FC at Suncoast Credit Union Field in a home soccer matchup.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Suncoast Credit Union Field, 1701 N. Blvd, Tampa

Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium in a home NFL regular season game.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 1:00 PM · Raymond James Stadium, Tampa

Arts & Culture

Josh Wolf (Special Event)

Comedian Josh Wolf performs a special weekend engagement at Side Splitters Comedy Club with new material.

Friday, September 11, 2026 7:00 PM · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Free Events

Florida Man Comedy Tournament Semi-Final

Local comedians battle it out in the semi-final round of Side Splitters' Florida Man Comedy Tournament.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Oktoberfest Kickoff Parade @ Indie!

Kick off Oktoberfest season with a free parade along N Florida Ave in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 6:00 PM · 5016 N Florida Ave, Tampa

Date Night

BENISE: 25 Years of Passion

Benise, 'The Prince of Spanish Guitar,' celebrates 25 years of fiery music and dance in an intimate afternoon performance at New Tampa Performing Arts Center.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 3:00 PM · New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa