Twice a year, more than a dozen studios and creative spaces in Ybor City open doors for one night of art. The offerings run the gamut from literary happenings to visual art, comedy, theater and more.
For its fall offering, the Ybor Arts Tour invites scene supporters to start at Hillsborough Community College’s Gallery 114 (1411 E 11th Ave.) where they can get a pass to park in the college’s lot for free.
After that, head into the district where restaurants (like Lara, hosting its “Behind the Shelves” series in its speakeasy space) join the likes of Tempus Projects, Parallelogram Gallery, and Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.
When you’re done, hop on the free trolley and find your way to the Tampa Museum of Art in downtown Tampa, which hosts “The Bucs at Fifty” photo exhibition.
The exhibit, which is on display until Oct. 26, is happening in conjunction with the Buccaneers’ 50th season. A press release says, “It features perspectives of historic players and coaches, iconic moments from the field, and rarely seen scenes photographs. Together, these images reflect the evolution of the Buccaneers and their lasting impact on Tampa Bay.”
There’s no cover for the Ybor Arts Tour happening Thursday, Oct. 16 at various venues in Ybor City.
Fall 2025 Ybor Arts Tour
Time Thu., Oct. 16, 4-9 p.m. 2025
Location HCC Ybor Performing Arts Building, 1411 E 7th Ave, Tampa
Description Twice a year, Ybor City’s creative spaces open their doors for one unforgettable night of art and community. From bold visual art and live performances to pop-up literary happenings, this free, self-guided tour puts you right in the heart of Ybor City’s thriving creative scene. Begin at Gallery 114 in HCC Ybor’s Performing Arts Building, where you can pick up a free pass (before 7:30 p.m.) to park in any HCC lot for the evening, then stroll through historic Ybor and discover its many independent galleries and performance spaces.
CORRECTION 10/13/25 12:24 p.m. The original version of this post said the “Bucs at Fifty” exhibition was at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. It is actually at Tampa Museum of Art. Sorry about the error.
This article appears in Oct. 2 – 8, 2025.