Butt-rock, back the blue, and bulls all come together in Tampa next spring—all for the Hondo Rodeo.
The series places elite rodeo athletes in stadiums across three cities over the next few months—Phoenix (November), Tampa (February) and New Orleans (April)—as they compete for their slice of a $1 million purse.
Each stop also includes a series of concerts by country and rock acts like Tim McGraw and Blake Shelton. The Tampa stop of the Hondo Rodeo includes headlining sets by the world’s foremost butt-rock band Nickelback, country dude Jason Aldean, and songwriter Cody Johnson.
Johnson, 39, is actually a former bull-rider, while Aldean has been riding a wave of anti-Black Lives Matter protest energy since releasing “Try That In A Small Town.” That 2023 single finds the 49-year-old big-upping “good ol’ boys raised up right” while threatening folks protesting against police. Wait until he hears about the Republican-led Florida ballot initiative that could defund the police.
Other acts appearing at Raymond James Stadium include songwriter Jon Pardi along with “western space grunge” band Dexter & the Moonrocks, and The Red Clay Strays.
The Hondo Rodeo includes a no-cover street festival, the ticketed rodeo, and ticketed concerts.
See Josh Bradley’s weekly roundup of the best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay below.
Hondo Rodeo: Nickelback w/Jason Aldean/Cody Johnson/more
Time Fri., Feb. 26, Sat., Feb. 27 and Sun., Feb. 28
Location Raymond James Stadium, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Seven Year Witch w/Shy Blossom/Starlette Wednesday, Sept. 2. 7 p.m. $10. Oscura, Bradenton
Soft Cuff Album Release Show w/The Jackettes Friday, Sept. 4. 7 p.m. $18.46. St. Pete Shuffleboard Club, St. Petersburg
Hamilton (opening for Ryan Castro) Saturday, Sept. 19. 8:30 p.m. $72.15 & up. Yuengling Center, Tampa
The Haunt Thursday, Sept. 24. 7 p.m. $33.53. New World Music Hall, Tampa
Loe Shimmy Sunday, Sept. 27. 7 p.m. $50.41 & up. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Sex Mex Tuesday, Oct. 6. 7 p.m. $20.22. New World Music Hall, Tampa
Haunt Me (opening for PIG) Friday, Oct. 9. 7 p.m. $35.06. Orpheum, Tampa
Nini w/Seven Kingdoms Sunday, Oct. 11. 7 p.m. $31.24. Orpheum, Tampa
The Four Horsemen “The Only Album Quality Metallica Experience” Thursday, Oct. 15. 6:30 p.m. $22.24. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
EsDeeKid Thursday, Oct. 22. 7 p.m. $58.55. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
PeelingFlesh w/Gridiron/Final Resting Place/Two-Piece/Grounds For Assault Wednesday, Oct. 28. 6 p.m. $29.96. Orpheum, Tampa
Dead Poet Society x Honey Revenge w/HUNNY/Broadside Saturday, Oct. 31. 6 p.m. $43.71 & up. Orpheum, Tampa
The Phil Collins Story Friday, Nov. 6. 7 p.m. $51.25 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll (The 70s) Tuesday, Nov. 10. 7 p.m. $50 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Here Come The Mummies Saturday, Nov. 14. 7 p.m. $58 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Minka Saturday, Nov. 14. 8 p.m. $22.06. New World Music Hall, Tampa
The Faint Saturday, Nov. 14. 8 p.m. $39.55 & up. Zodiac Live, Ybor City
Silverstein & Story Of The Year w/Stand Atlantic/Footballhead Sunday, Nov. 29. 6 p.m. $52.85. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Tyla Saturday, Dec. 5. 8 p.m. $52.40 & up. Yuengling Center, Tampa
Dark Star Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 5. 7 p.m. $39.50 & up. The BayCare Sound, Clearwater
The 4411 (opening for Ax and the Hatchetmen) Saturday, Dec. 12. 7 p.m. $35.43 & up. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Jodeci: 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady Sunday, Dec. 13. 7 p.m. $89.70 & up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience Friday, Feb. 5. 7:30 p.m. $52.10 & up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Third Day w/Zach Williams/Scout and the Saints Friday, April 9. 7 p.m. $?. Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
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This article appears in August 13 – 19, 2026.