Musician Eemmyy performing on stage at Crowbar in Ybor City during an International Women’s Day concert. The artist, seen from behind wearing a patterned green jacket, raises an arm toward an enthusiastic, crowded audience under low club lighting.
Eemmyy plays Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on March 8, 2026. Credit: Dave Decker / Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay’s live music weekend has arrives, and it’s all over the place, from a sapphic exploration of the Caribbean diaspora, to a Legend-ary night of stories, political concerts, rise ups, literal-cult favorites, homegrown heroes, and more.

This listing of the best concerts and live music events happening across Tampa Bay from March 13-19 is compiled by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay staffers and contributors.

Select gigs from CL’s user-submitted events calendar are added. Don’t see your show here? Please help our tiny team out at submit it yourself.

Musician Emmpowerr in a close-up portrait featuring artistic orange and white starburst eye makeup. The person wears a pink turtleneck under a black track jacket with white piping, standing outdoors at night.
Emmpowerr Credit: emmpowerr / Facebook

Dýke Nite St Pete Presents: Dykeaspora w/Emmpowerr/Zanzibean/El Gargola
Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. $15. Crowbar, Ybor City

Members of the band Sublime, including Jakob Nowell, Eric Wilson, and Bud Gaugh, posing for a 2026 promotional photo. Jakob sits in the center with hands clasped, flanked by the original members against a dark, moody background.
Sublime [Pictured L-R: Bud Gaugh, Jakob Nowell, Eric Wilson] Credit: Josh Kim / Atlantic Records

Reggae Rise Up: Iration w/Soja/Rebelution/Sublime/more
Friday-Sunday, March 13-15. $75 & up. Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg

Musician ISYA performing in a close-up shot with intense red and blue stage lighting; the artist wears a black 'Severed + Said' T-shirt and sings into a dark microphone.
Isya Credit: isendyouaway / Facebook

Tiger 54 w/ISYA/Carson Cox/Haves & Thirds
Friday, March 13. $10. The Why Not Bar, Tampa

Musician Zack Keim wearing a black and white striped short-sleeve shirt, leaning against a weathered brick wall under a clear blue sky. The image has a grainy, film-like texture.
Zack Keim Credit: Zian Meng / zackkeimmusic.com

Zack Keim w/David Shane/Monallo
Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. $17.99. The Bricks, Ybor City

A blurry, overexposed Polaroid photo of the two members of the band Catnap; both individuals wear blue long-sleeve shirts and stand outdoors in a backyard setting with a wooden fence and palm trees in the background.
Catnap Credit: catnap / Bandcamp

Catnap EP release w/Mossheads/Indigo Lane/My Dead Roomate
Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. $17.65. Orpheum, Tampa

Musician Dale Pututi in a high-fashion portrait; the person wears a brown leather jacket adorned with pearls, a patterned trapper hat, and large dark sunglasses. A blue paisley bandana with pearl accents is tied around a tan boot held near the shoulder.
Dale Pututi Credit: Shazam

Cubatonazo Tampa: El Chacal w/La Señorita Dayana/WoW Popy/Dale Pututi/El Niño y la Verdad 
Saturday, March 14. 8:00 PM. $58.05 & up. Yuengling Center, Tampa

Musician Liam Hayden, known as Cult Member, standing in a grassy field at sunset. The person wears a black zip-up hoodie with a white skeleton print on the chest, black pants, and a black baseball cap. A long wooden fence and grazing cattle are visible in the background.
Cult Member Credit: Courtesy

Cult Member w/Body Bag
Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. $29.67. Crowbar, Ybor City

Musician Jaron Jammer performing live, playing a bass guitar while wearing a light blue short-sleeve button-down shirt with a pink flamingo print. The person is in profile, focused on the instrument, with a blurred audience in the background.
Jaron Jammer playing Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa, Florida on March 9, 2019. Credit: Paul Bozarth / Gasparilla Music Festival

Emo Night Tampa: Jaron Jammer w/Nephew/more
Saturday, March 14. 10 p.m. No cover. The Hub, Tampa

DJ Cub performing a live vinyl set at an outdoor night event. The person wears a black hoodie and a dark baseball cap, leaning over two turntables and a mixer on a table. Lush green plants and a 'Hampton' sign are visible in the background.
DJ Cub Credit: DJCUBTampa / Facebook

Subterranean Tampa: Dance at Dusk! w/DJ Cub 
Saturday, March 14. 6:30 p.m. $9.07 & up. Music hall at New World Tampa, Tampa

Musician Zach Bryan wearing a light blue denim shirt and sitting on a brown leather couch in a room with wood-paneled walls. The person has visible tattoos on their arms and looks off-camera; framed photos are on the wall behind them.
Zach Bryan Credit: Lucas Creighton / Warner Bros.

Zach Bryan w/Caamp/J.R. Carroll 
Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. $76.15 & up. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa

Musician Andy Sydow in a moody studio portrait against a dark background; the person wears glasses and a denim shirt with rolled sleeves and looks downward while adjusting a button. A tattoo is visible on the person's left forearm.
Andy Sydow Credit: Seth Beamer / Andy Sydow EPK

15th Annual Listening Room Festival Showcase: Daniel Kimbro w/Andy Sydow/Hobo Cane/The Honey Badgers
Sunday, March 15. 3 p.m. $20 & up. Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg

Musician June Bunch lying down against a mosaic background made of rice, black beans, and brown beans arranged in an ornate, halo-like pattern. The person wears a vintage white high-neck lace blouse and looks off to the side with a serene expression.
June Bunch Credit: Lynn Serulla photography / June Bunch Music on Facebook

3rd Annual Women In Music: June Bunch w/Boycott/Melissa Grady/Deb Ruby/Ashley Smith
Sunday, March 15. 6 p.m. No cover. Shuffle, Tampa

Musician J.IN.X performing live in a profile shot, wearing a black Tampa Bay Rays baseball cap and a gold watch while singing into a microphone. The person has a full beard and stands amidst stage smoke with a crowd visible in the blurred background.
J.IN.X Credit: jinx813 / Facebook

Engage: DJ Deacon w/Queen of Ex/He Kindly/Giorgi/J.IN.X
Sunday, March 15. 4:30 p.m. $17.67. Crowbar, Ybor City

The Dan Calkins Trio performing live on a rustic wooden outdoor stage at New World Tampa. Three musicians are visible: one playing an upright bass, one playing trumpet while seated, and one playing a keyboard. Warm string lights and professional speakers frame the stage under a wooden roof.
Dan Calkins Trio Credit: dcalkinsmusic / Instagram

Central Park Jazz Jam: Dan Calkins Trio
Tuesday, March 17. 6 p.m. No cover. Tampa Black History Museum, Tampa

Musician John Legend smiling in a close-up portrait; the person wears a brown blazer over a black shirt. The background features a white press wall with the 'City National Bank' and 'RBC Company' logos.
John Legend at Tribeca Film Festival at Waterfront Plaza, Battery Park City, in New York City, New York on June 10, 2021.
Credit: Lev Radin / Shutterstock

John Legend
Wednesday, March 18. 8 p.m. $92.25 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Members of the Tampa band Right On Time performing live on a dark stage with red and blue lighting. In the foreground, a person sings passionately while playing a black bass guitar. A drummer and another guitarist are visible in the background under a 'New World' venue sign.
Right On Time plays New World Brewery in Tampa, Florida on May 3, 2025. Credit: John Aspey / rightontime/Instagram

After The Movies Presents: Right On Time w/Risk Averse/Al Torcia & The Tattered Saints
Thursday, March 19. 9 p.m. $10. Sun-Ray Cinema, Tampa

Michael Francis, Music Director of The Florida Orchestra, in a side-profile portrait. The person is smiling and looking upward, wearing a professional black suit, black dress shirt, and a black tie against a neutral grey background.
Michael Francis leads The Florida Orchestra at Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 11, 2026. Credit: FloridaOrchestra / Facebook

The Florida Orchestra: Inside Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony
Thursday, March 19. 7:30 PM. Pay what you can. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg

Musician Gabriel Jacoby crouched in front of a blue vintage car with large chrome rims. The person is shirtless, wearing a tan cap and black shoes, posed in front of a blue wooden house with palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Gabriel Jacoby Credit: Juan Nieto / Biz3

Khamari w/Gabriel Jacoby
Thursday, March 19. 7 p.m. $48.20. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

The four members of the band Cozy In The Black pose together in a room filled with vintage electronics and radios. All four individuals wear matching leopard-print shirts; one wears a beige cowboy hat and orange glasses, another a wide-brimmed black hat, and others wear sunglasses and baseball caps.
Cozy In The Black Credit: cozyintheblack / Bandcamp

Save Our Soundwaves 2—Electric Boogaloo: Lobster’s Gyro Shack w/Liquid Pennies/Cozy in the Black/Sorry Barb
Thursday, March 19. 8 p.m. $12 & up. Crowbar, Ybor City

More Tampa Bay concerts happening March 13-19, 2026

Aly & AJ Friday, March 13. 7 p.m. $42.55 & up. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

Corpse Dust Friday, March 13. 7 p.m. $12 & up. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

Dueling Pianos Friday, March 13. 7 p.m. No cover. Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg

Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones Friday. March 13. 7:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

DJ Prankstisci Friday, March 13. 11:30 p.m. No cover. Lower Deck, Tampa

Ed Woltil & Kirk Adams Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. $20 & up. Side Door Cabaret at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg

Element Friday, March 13. 6:30 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Ella Jet w/Josh Magwood Band Friday, March 13. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ruby’s Elixir, St. Petersburg

Emo Night feat. Matt LaPerche/more Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. Pay what you want; $10 for under 21. Oscura, Bradenton

The Family Funk Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Fate No More (Faith No More tribute) w/One Hot Minute (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute) Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. $15 & up. Oscura, Bradenton

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert Friday-Saturday, March 13-14. $72.80 & up. Morsani Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Heated Rivalry Night Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. $23.19 & up. Orpheum, Tampa

Heather Vidal Friday, March 13. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Ivan Pulley Friday, March 13. 5 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa

Jeanie w/Verisa/Bambi/Slowphia Friday, March 13. 10 p.m. No cover with RSVP before 11 p.m. The Ritz, Ybor City

Jimmy Vivino w/The Mike Davis Project Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. $15. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa

Matt Walden and Zach Couron Friday, March 13. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa. freckledfin.com

Red Elvises Friday, March 13. 7:30 p.m. $20 & up. Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, Safety Harbor

Shuffle Turns 8: Paddy O’Furniture w/more TBA Friday-Sunday, March 13-15. 9 p.m. No cover. Shuffle, Tampa

Sparrow Blue w/Side Winder/Wounds To Remember/Altered Mental State Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. $10. Brass Mug, Tampa

Stick & Ditty Friday, March 13. 7 p.m. No cover. Outcast Brewing Company, St. Petersburg

Tempo Tantrum Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Viper (80s hard rock tribute) Friday, March 13. 8 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Wolf Face w/Lychee Camp Friday, March 13. 9 p.m. No cover. The Bends, St. Petersburg

7C & Friends Saturday, March 14. 10 a.m. No cover. Seven C Music, St. Petersburg

Absolute Queen (Queen tribute) Saturday, March 14. 5 p.m. & 10 p.m. $35 & up. Richey Suncoast Theatre, New Port Richey

Brek Milo Trio Saturday, March 14. 8 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Brian Caudill Band Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

The Broken Hearts (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute) Saturday, March 14. 8:00 PM. $49.50 & up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg

Destination Amapiano feat. Ovy G/Teeklafreak/Zenoja/2Phrozen Saturday, March 14. 8 p.m. $19.20. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

DJ Deacon Saturday, March 14. 7:30 p.m. No cover. The Bricks, Ybor City

DJ Rick Wonder Saturday, March 14. 10 p.m. No cover. M.Bird, Tampa

Edie Carey Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. $25. Traditions School of Herbal Studies, St. Petersburg

Farseek w/Cherish This Saturday, March 14. 7:30 p.m. Pay what you want; $10 for under 21. Oscura, Bradenton

Geoffrey Proud Saturday, March 14. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Gilberto ’77 Saturday, March 14. 8 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Gino Vannelli Saturday, March 14. 8 p.m. $63 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Grace Dickerson Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Halfway to SkaFest: Bargain Bin Heroes w/Rude Squad/Chilled Monkey Brains/The New Rulers Saturday, March 14. 5 p.m. No cover. Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg

Hold A Grunge Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. No cover. Outcast Brewing Company, St. Petersburg

Holiday w/Tiger 54/Isya Saturday, March 14. 10 p.m. No cover. The Bends, St. Petersburg

Impulse Saturday, March 14. 8 p.m. $10. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa

Inner Self w/Nemesis/Imprint/Coldest Blood Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. $15. Skatepark of Tampa, Tampa

Joe Wood Saturday, March 14. 3 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa. freckledfin.com

John Kelly Band Saturday. March 14. 5 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

John Kyle Rohde Saturday, March 14. 6:30 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Justin Moyer Saturday, March 14. 3 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Justin Rice Saturday, March 14. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Mystery Concert Saturday, March 14. 7:30 p.m. $25 & up. Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, Safety Harbor

Nzou and the Afro Soul Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

P.O.D. Saturday, March 14. 7 p.m. Free with park admission. Busch Gardens, Tampa

Reverend Billy C. Wirtz Saturday, March 14. 5 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa.

Sean Chambers & Savoy Brown Rhythm Section Saturday, March 14. 8 p.m. $25 & up. Side Door Cabaret at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg

Ship Wrek Saturday, March 14. 10 p.m. $20.77 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City

Tampa Bay Beer Week Punkstravaganza: Victims of Circumstance w/Lot Lizards/Arcane Arcade/Defrauded Saturday, March 14. 8 p.m. $10. Pinellas Ale Works, St. Petersburg

Wacken Metal Battle Florida: Round 1 Saturday, March 14. 6 p.m. $24.92. Brass Mug, Tampa

Zach Regan Band Saturday, March 14. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa

Alok Sunday, March 15. 11 a.m. $41.15. Hard Rock Event Center Pool at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa

Burning Witches Sunday, March 15. 6:30 p.m. $25 & up. Brass Mug, Tampa

Crossfire Creek Sunday, March 15. 3:30 p.m. No cover. The Toasted Monkey, St. Pete Beach

Fleetwood Mach (Fleetwood Mac tribute) Sunday, March 15. 7:00 PM. $36.60 & up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg

Get the Led Out Sunday, March 15. 8 p.m. $50.25 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Grupo Manía Sunday, March 15. 6 p.m. Free with park admission. Busch Gardens, Tampa

Julie Black Duo Sunday, March 15. 2 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Kris Mikhel Sunday, March 15. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Morning Dew Sunday, March 15. 2 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Quinteto Astor Piazzolla Sunday, March 15. 3 p.m. $43 & up. Ferguson Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Saint Tone Sunday, March 15. 7 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa

S.G. Wood Sunday, March 15. 3 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Sunday Blues Session: Josh Nelms w/Jimmy Griswold Sunday. March 15. 5 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay Music Network 19th annual awards ceremony: Greye w/Skunkhammer/Synr/more Sunday, March 15. Noon. No cover (VIP table $75). OCC Road House, Clearwater

Temporary Sanity Sunday, March 15. 3 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

USF Faculty Jazztet Sunday, March 15. 6 p.m. $17.49. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

Valentino & Barry Sunday, March 15. 2 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

Yonder Mountain String Band Sunday, March 15. 7 p.m. $35 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo

Latraia Savage w/Shawn Brown Monday, March 16. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ruby’s Elixir, St. Petersburg

Pat Metheny Monday, March 16. 7:30 p.m. $69 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Hip Hop in the Heights Tuesday, March 17. 9 p.m. No cover. Shuffle, Tampa

Olde Rage w/Mulligan’s Road Tuesday, March 17. 7 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Reflections Chamber Ensemble feat. Ghadeer Abaido Tuesday, March 17. 8 p.m. $17.50 & up. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa

Yaleo (Santana tribute) Tuesday, March 17. 7 p.m. No cover. Finley’s Irish Pub & Eatery, Largo

Chris Walker w/Josh Magwood Wednesday, March 18. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ruby’s Elixir, St. Petersburg

DaCypher (Open mic showcase) Wednesday, March 18. 8 p.m. $10. Crowbar, Ybor City

Edwards Twins Wednesday, March 18. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $30 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo

Filth w/Autumn Lies Buried/Coma Waves/JawJacked Wednesday, March 18. 7 p.m. $22.34. Brass Mug, Tampa

Wayne Newton Wednesday, March 18. 8 p.m. $76.65 & up. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa

Writers In The Round: Yancy Glegg w/Judyann Jackson/Jess Jacoy Wednesday, March 18. 6:30 p.m. $15. Seven C Music, St. Petersburg

The Vindicators w/The Dissentors/Arrows & Errors Wednesday, March 19. 8 p.m. $5 donation. 49th St. Pub, St. Peterburg

98Rockfest Eve: Jakob’s Castle w/Return to Dust/more TBA Thursday, March 19. 8 p.m. $30 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Cavity w/Spanish Needles/Meat Wound/Bunaand Thursday, March 19. 6 p.m. $23.99. Brass Mug, Tampa

Felicity Thursday, March 19. 7 p.m. $15 & up. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

Fulton Chamber Players Thursday, March 19. 6 p.m. $10. Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg

Jess Jocoy Thursday, March 19. 5 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa

Sasha Tuck Thursday, March 19. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Sean Delong Thursday, March 19. 6 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Summer Dean Thursday, March 19. 8 p.m. $19.75. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa

Victor Wainwright Thursday, March 19. 7:30 p.m. $30 & up. Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, Safety Harbor

Recurring Tampa Bay concerts and residencies

Brian Caudill Every second Friday. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

Uncle John’s Band Every second Friday. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Daniel Childs w/The Family Funk Sundays. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ruby’s Elixir, St. Petersburg

James Suggs & Mark Moultrup Sundays. 3 p.m. No cover. Hawthorne Bottle Shop, St. Petersburg

Le Jazz Sundays through Aug. 30. 11:30 a.m. No cover. Boulevard Burgers & Tap House, St. Petersburg

Ken Apperson w/Kirk Adams & Co. Tuesdays. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ruby’s Elixir, St. Petersburg

Melody Artisans of the Crooked Thumb Every other Tuesday. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Hot Tonic Wednesdays. 6:30 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Live Bluegrass Jam hosted by Fil Pate Wednesdays. 7 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

CageGrass: Fil Pate Trio Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Songwriter Night: Geri-X w/Roc Helton/more Thursdays. 7 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

Tony Castellano w/Hiram Hazley and Le Jazz Thursdays. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ruby’s Elixir, St. Petersburg

This article appears in Mar. 12 – 18, 2026.

Read his 2016 intro letter and disclosures from 2022 and 2021. Ray Roa started freelancing for Creative Loafing Tampa in January 2011 and was hired as music editor in August 2016. He became Editor-In-Chief...