10 Things to Do in Tampa This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Empire of the Sun

Australian psychedelic pop duo Empire of the Sun performs live at the massive MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre At The Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa

Starjunk 95 Earthtour at The RITZ Ybor

Starjunk 95 brings their Earthtour to The RITZ Ybor for a night of alt-electronic sounds in Ybor City.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · The RITZ Ybor, Tampa

New Tampa Jazz Nights: Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge (Night 1)

Seven-time Grammy-nominated big band Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge celebrates their 30th anniversary in an intimate jazz hall setting.

Friday, September 25, 2026 8:00 PM · New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa

Arts & Culture

Timmy No Brakes at Side Splitters

Stand-up comedian Timmy No Brakes headlines a special multi-night run at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Juan Davila (In Spanish)

Spanish-language comedian Juan Davila performs live at Funny Bone Comedy Club in Ybor City.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa, 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa

Family-Friendly

Jurassic Quest

America's largest dinosaur experience featuring life-size animatronic dinos, rides, and interactive activities comes to the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, 4800 US Highway 301 North, Tampa

Festivals & Special Events

Red Bull Dance Your Style USA Battle

Red Bull's electrifying freestyle street dance battle competition comes to The RITZ Ybor for a high-energy Day event.

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

Food & Drink

Oktoberfest @ Blind Tiger

Free Oktoberfest celebration at Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters in Seminole Heights — expect festive brews and community vibes.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters, Seminole Heights, Tampa

Free Events

Dog Friendly Oktoberfest Tampa

A free, dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration at Common Dialect Beerworks — bring your pup and enjoy craft beer and fall festivities.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00 PM · Common Dialect Beerworks, Tampa

Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Home Opener

The Tampa Bay Lightning take the ice at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa for an early-season home game.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 5:00 PM · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa