Tampa Bay’s live music calendar is packed to kick off 2026, with nearly two dozen of the best concerts happening Jan. 8-15 featured here, with even more listed below that.
Leading the charge, as the venue might through the summer, is Crowbar show—which has a show headlined by Chuck Ragan and Tim Barry (latter, pictured) who bring working-class, acoustic punk anthems to Ybor City this weekend.
This listing is compiled by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay contributors and staffers, then supplemented with select shows from CL’s user-submitted Tampa Bay events calendar.
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Thursday, Jan. 8
- The California Honeydrops (Jannus Live, St. Petersburg)
- A Tribute to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman: Elona Krasavtseva & Alex Boyd (Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg)
- Barry Manilow (Benchmark International Arena, Tampa)
- Geri X w/Roc Helton(The Ale & the Witch, St. Petersburg)
- Sounds of the Street: Beto Engst w/Kristopher James/Boho Sideshow/Chris Barbosa/Rob Pieniak (Water Street Tampa, Tampa)
- Tom G and Sam E Hues ‘Cuban Links’ release party w/DJ Flaco/DJ Casper (Alter Ego, Tampa)
Friday, Jan. 9
- Classic Seger: A Tribute to the music of Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band (Duke Energy Center for the Arts at Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg)
- Mason Jennings (Bayboro Brewing Co., St. Petersburg)
- Motown and Soul Music Show: Dre Hilton (Aspirations Winery, Clearwater)
Saturday, Jan. 10
- Academy Order w/Layne Lyre/Pressure Kitten/DJ Dave (Music hall at New World Tampa, Tampa)
- Chewy’s Lounge grand opening: Iliana Lambe & her jazztet (Chewy’s Lounge, Tampa)
- Christin Alynn w/Jade Moore/Geri X (Noisemakers, St. Petersburg)
- Road to Wippersnap pre-party: Superjam feat. Jason Hann w/Joe Marcinek/Delvon Lamarr Bayboro Brewing Co., St. Petersburg)
- Winter Jam: Chris Tomlin w/Matthew West/Katy Nichole/more (Benchmark International Arena, Tampa)
Sunday, Jan. 11
- Celebrate Duke Ellington: James Suggs w/Bryan Hughes and The Crew (Peace Memorial Church, Clearwater)
- Chuck Ragan w/Tim Barry/Cory Branan (Crowbar, Ybor City)
Tuesday, Jan. 13
- Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass (Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater)
Wednesday, Jan. 14
- Opera Tampa: Renée Fleming (Ferguson Hall at David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa)
Thursday, Jan. 15
- The Coral Reefer Band (Duke Energy Center for the Arts at Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg)
- Matt Pond PA w/Bathtub Cig (The Jack Kerouac House, St. Petersburg)
- Omari Dillard (New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa)
More Tampa Bay concerts and live music happening Jan. 8-15, 2026
The Glenn Miller Orchestra Thursday, Jan. 1. 3 p.m. $103.10 & up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Brain Emoji w/Legacy Collective Orchestra Friday, Jan. 9. 8 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin
Captain Johnston Friday, Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. $7. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa
Classic Seger: Tribute to Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Friday, Jan. 9. 7:30 p.m. $56. Duke Energy Center for the Arts at Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Crimson Shadow /Ramtha/Send All/Send All, Othalan/Vermination Friday, Jan. 9. 7 p.m. $10-$15. Speakeasy Central, St. Petersburg
Friday Night Jazz: Hosted by Dominic Walker Fridays, 7:30 p.m. $5. DI Coffee Bar, Tampa
Eric Von Every other Friday through Feb. 27. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Eric Von, Holmes Beach
The Florida Orchestra: Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 Friday, Jan. 9. 8 p.m. $20-$85. Carol Morsani Hall at David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Jazz In the Garden: Dan Calkins Trio Friday, Jan. 9. 8 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Tampa, Tampa
The Rise of Decades: George Lynch of Dokken w/Lynch Mob/Terry Ilous’ XYZ/Brett Carlise of Great White Friday, Jan. 2. 8 p.m. $39.27 & up. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Kingston Trio Thursday, Jan. 8. 7:30 p.m. $30 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
The 4411 w/Pilot Jonezz Friday, Jan. 9. 8:30 p.m. $16. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles ‘Abbey Road’ Friday, Jan. 9. 8 p.m. $44-$63. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Inhuman Condition w/Wretched/Trash Panda Friday, Jan. 9. 7 p.m. $15-$20. Crowbar, Ybor City
The Petty Experience Friday, Jan. 9. 8 p.m. $25-$55. Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
Abortion Twins w/Pig Pen/Billy Doom & the Band of Serpents Saturday, Jan. 10. 7 p.m. Orpheum, Tampa
The Black Honkeys w/Beach Terror Saturday, Jan. 10. 8 p.m. $10-$15. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa
Bob Anthony Saturday, Jan. 10. 8 p.m. No cover. Belleair Coffee Company & Taphouse, Largo
Brendan Nolan Friday, Jan. 10. 8 p.m. $15-$40. Side Door Cabaret at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
The Florida Orchestra: Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 Saturday-Sunday. $20-$85. Duke Energy Center for the Arts at Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Galbraith & Co. feat. Taylor & Ashley Galbraith w/Sam Farmer & Joshua Lamkin Saturday, Jan. 10. 4 p.m. No cover. The Ale & the Witch, St. Petersburg
George Pennington III Saturday, Jan. 10. 7 p.m. No cover. Beer garden at Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg
Kompa Under the Stars Saturday, Jan. 10. 10 p.m. $10. Jerk Hut, Tampa
Million w/Indebted/Severed Silence/Play Dead/Hiding In Walls Saturday, Jan. 10. 7 p.m. $12-$15. Crowbar, Ybor City
Morning Dew (Grateful Dead tribute) Saturday, Jan. 10. 8 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg
Perk Saturday, Jan. 10. 4 p.m. No cover. M. Bird, Tampa
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz Saturday, Jan. 10. 5 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Tampa, Tampa
Second Saturday Jazz: Mark Moultrup Quartet Saturday, Jan. 10. 8 p.m. No cover. Independent Bar & Café, Tampa
Stick & Ditty Saturday, Jan. 8 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin
Zach Regan & Jesse Grammerstorf Saturday, Jan. 10. 7 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Holmes Beach
Acoustic Sunday Brunch: Rob Trie Sunday, Jan. 11. 1 p.m. No cover. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa
Sgammato Music School & Recording Studio showcase: An Echo Remains & Boycott EP release Sunday, Jan. 11. 2 p.m. $15. Orpheum, Tampa
Sunday Blues Session: Josh Nelms Sunday, Jan. 11. 3:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale & the Witch, St. Petersburg
Sunday Live Music Series: Applebutter Express Duo Sunday, Jan. 11. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Independent Bar & Cafe, Tampa
Trevor Bystrom Trio Sunday, Jan. 11. 12:30 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa
Monday Night Vinyl: DJ Silence Monday, Jan. 12. 10 p.m. No cover. The Hub, Tampa
Chops jam session w/Rod Alnord Quartet Every second Tuesday through Aug. 11. 8 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Tampa, Tampa
EMM w/Apollo Infiniti/Mr. Vyn Suazion/Veronica Foxx Monday, Jan. 12. 8 p.m. $XX. Crowbar, Ybor City
Neon Union Tuesday, Jan. 12. 7 p.m. $28.69. Orpheum, Tampa
John Allen James Tuesday, Jan. 13. 7 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Holmes Beach
Melody Artisans of the Crooked Thumb Every other Tuesday. 6 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor
Valentin Kovalev Tuesday, Jan. 13. 6:30 p.m. No cover, tickets required. Barness Recital Hall at University of South Florida, Tampa
Apes of the State w/The Official Bard of Baldwin County Wednesday, Jan. 14. 7 p.m. $15. Crowbar, Ybor City
The Florida Orchestra: H2Orchestra feat. Andrew Karr Wednesday, Jan. 14. 11 a.m. $20-$50. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Leo Kottke Wednesday, Jan. 14. 8 p.m. $45 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
The New York Voices Wednesday, Jan. 14. 7:30 p.m. $25 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
Palladium Chamber Series: Symphonic Titans, Chamber Voices—Brahms & Tchaikovsky Wednesday, Jan. 14. 7:30 p.m. $15-$45. Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
Witchgrass Wednesday Live Bluegrass Weekly Jam w/Fil Pate Wednesdays, 7 p.m. No cover. The Ale & the Witch, St. Petersburg
Road to Dazesummit: Ric-a-Sha Wednesday, Jan. 14. 6 p.m. Cover TBD. Saucin’ Wings, Tampa
Bobby James Thursday, Jan. 15. 7 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Holmes Beach
Cinema Stereo Thursday, Jan. 15. 7 p.m. $20.97. Orpheum, Tampa
The Florida Orchestra: H2Orchestra feat. Andrew Karr Thursday, Jan. 15. 11 a.m. $20-$50. Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
Leftover Crack w/La Pobreska/Bad Future Thursday, Jan. 15. 6 p.m. $22 & up. Brass Mug, Tampa
Runaway Gin (Phish tribute) Thursday, Jan. 15. 7 p.m. $22.24. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
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This article appears in Jan. 01 – 07, 2026.