live music in Tampa

A concert performance action photograph by Dave Decker showing Andres Hernandez of Rohna at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on May 15, 2026. Captured in a dynamic low-angle shot on a dark stage, bass player Andres Hernandez plays an orange-and-white Rickenbacker-style electric bass while leaning back with an expressive open-mouthed expression. He wears a dark headband, short-sleeved blue denim button-up shirt, and dark trousers under bright concert stage flash lighting, with stage trussing and another band member partially visible in the background.

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Ahead of Indie Night Live, Rohna plays free concert at Saturday’s Tampa Bay Lightning home opener

Technically an arena show, right?

by Ray Roa October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Rohna, is a fast-rising Tampa indie-rock band but plays to a new audience this weekend when it plays pre-and-postgame for the Tampa Bay Lightning home opener at Benchmark International Arena.

An indoor live performance photograph showing musicians Sam E Hues and Jordan Patrick play the TECO Streetcar Live series in Ybor City and Tampa, Florida on Nov. 2, 2029. Captured from behind looking down the interior aisle of a wooden streetcar car, a performer in the foreground on the left wears an orange baseball cap and dark jacket, raising his right hand while holding a microphone near his face. Opposite him on the right, another musician sits behind a portable audio setup on wooden benches, while passengers seated along both sides of the aisle watch the performance under warm interior ceiling lights.

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Tampa’s no-cover TECO Streetcar concert returns on Friday—here’s the full fall 2026-27 schedule

The shows happen every fourth Friday through May 2027.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

An outdoor performance photograph by Ray Roa showing the band Peli Gene playing Sparkman Wharf during Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa, Florida on April 12, 2026. Captured in a medium shot on an outdoor stage, the musician stands center stage singing into a microphone attached to a stand with a guitar strapped across their body. They wear a short-sleeved light blue short-sleeved collared shirt with a subtle floral print, blue jeans, and has curly dark brown hair and a mustache. In the background behind a wooden slat backdrop, a drummer sits at a drum kit on the left while a Hartke amplifier head rests on a cabinet on the right under outdoor stage lighting.

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Peli Gene will build ‘Dream Estate’ during October’s no-cover Rock the Park Tampa concert

Sundé supports at The Curt on Oct. 1.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

A promotional portrait photograph showing electronic musician Daniel Graves of Aesthetic Perfection. Perched on tiled steps near an indoor swimming pool, Graves wears a black bucket hat, a dark t-shirt with gold skull-and-floral patterns over a black undershirt, black mesh fingerless arm sleeves, fitted black leather pants, and black lace-up combat boots. He crouches with his right hand resting on the steps and his left elbow rested on his knee under soft indoor lighting.

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Once again, Absolution Fest is bringing some of the world’s favorite EBM acts to Tampa

The three-day festival kicks off at Orpheum on Oct. 1.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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Oakland hardcore band brings ‘Fire Is Beautiful’ LP to Tampa concert on Tuesday

Starsdontmeananything headlines Deviant Libation.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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Fresh off new ‘Uncut’ album, Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdés plays Tampa this weekend

Valdés’ Royal Quartet is at Straz Center on Saturday.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

A promotional indoor flash photograph of the band Pat & The Pissers. Four band members sit side-by-side on a wooden bench against a plain white wall framed by small hanging picture frames above. From left to right: a man with a beard, glasses, and a black hood wearing a black graphic hoodie and blue jeans; a man wearing glasses, a dark jacket over a graphic t-shirt, and dark trousers; a band member with long straight light-brown hair wearing a grey flannel shirt and blue jeans with hands folded in their lap; and a man with short curly dark hair and a mustache wearing a red sweatshirt with white text across the chest.

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Jack White opener Pat & the Pissers plays Tampa concert on Wednesday

It opens for Death Lens at New World.

by Ray Roa September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A low-angle outdoor promotional photograph by Joshua Tarn showing chiptune rock band Anamanaguchi posing on a grassy lawn with a large windmill in the background. In the foreground, a band member with long dark hair and sunglasses crawls toward the camera with an outstretched hand. Behind him, three other band members stand and pose in casual wear—including a white jacket, dark t-shirt, sunglasses, and sneakers—under a clear blue sky.

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Modern day chiptune hero Anamanaguchi plays Tampa brewery concert on Tuesday

California math-rock favorite Covet opens.

by Ray Roa September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A high-energy live concert photograph showing indie rock band Rohna posing on stage with a cheering crowd in the background at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on May 15, 2026. Captured from a low front-of-stage angle, band members kneel and crouch together while raising their arms, surrounded by stage equipment, pedalboards, and drum cymbals as an enthusiastic audience behind them holds up hand signs and cheers.

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Tampa’s extremely-popular Indie Night concert series is expanding to The Ritz with big Halloween party

Organizers are raising the bar by heading to a larger one.

by Ray Roa September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

A promotional group photograph of the indie rock band Cheekface featuring three members posing together in front of a dark perforated metal fence. In the center foreground, vocalist and guitarist Greg Katz leans toward the camera with his hands extended outward in a dramatic wide perspective, wearing a red short-sleeved athletic jersey printed with "MEXICO" in white lettering across the chest. To his left, bassist Amanda Tannen smiles warmly with wavy brown hair, wearing a metallic silver top. To his right, drummer Mark Trombino (or Echo Katz/bandmate) wearing round black-rimmed glasses and a blue t-shirt leans in close, resting his head near Greg's shoulder.

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Viral nerd-rock band Cheekface comes to Tampa on Wednesday

Catbite opens at New World Tampa.

by Ray Roa August 27, 2026

A screenshot from singer-songwriter MaKenzie's YouTube video "Velvet (Live at EastWest Studios)." Captured in a medium close-up shot inside a dark recording studio, MaKenzie sings passionately with her eyes closed into a silver studio condenser microphone fitted with a black pop filter. She wears a black long-sleeved shirt over a patterned top, stacked layered necklaces, and short wavy auburn hair with bangs, softly lit by ambient studio lighting.

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Tampa’s ‘Welcome to KNXVLL’ party returns with set from R&B singer MaKenzie

She’s part of the day party going down Sunday.

by Ray Roa August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

A outdoor portrait photograph showing Tampa musician Lil Fancy posing in front of a storefront. Captured in a medium close-up, low-angle shot, Lil Fancy tilts his head back while holding a small black cup or object in front of his chest. He wears a white ribbed tank top, a gold chain necklace, dark-rimmed eyeglasses, and a two-tone baseball cap with a white crown. He stands outdoors on a sidewalk positioned between a red brick building pillar on the right and a glass storefront window on the left displaying red lettering and reflection.

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Tampa Beat Weekend includes a set from Lil’ Fancy

Saturday’s takeover at The Bricks also features a beat battle and other Florida emcees.

by Ray Roa August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

A promotional band photograph featuring four members of The Tilt Orchestra standing in a row against a pitch-black background, with their images mirrored in a water-like reflection below. Standing from left to right: a person in a black coat with pale face paint holds up a small card; a person with dark curly hair and a beard stands with arms crossed in a dark suit; a tall figure wearing a wide red hat, glasses, and a long white patterned robe holds a lighted white candle; and a person wearing a pinstriped shirt with a silver neck chain holds up a small card near their face.

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Art-rock band The Tilt headlines Tampa concert supporting immigrant rights

Pet Lizard, Shy Blossom and Palova support on Friday.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

A concert photograph by Nicole Kibert showing singer-songwriter David Dondero performing live on stage at New World Brewery in Ybor City, Florida, on November 23, 2013. Captured in a medium close-up shot under warm red stage lighting, Dondero stands singing into a vocal microphone while playing an acoustic guitar. He wears a dark baseball cap with a gold emblem over dark sunglasses, paired with a short-sleeved button-up shirt featuring light blue and white color-blocked panels against a dark, moody background.

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‘South of the South’ songwriter David Dondero plays Tampa house concert on Friday

Do some ‘Immersion Therapy’ in Seminole Heights.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

A concert photograph showing Elizabeth Stokes of the New Zealand indie rock band The Beths performing live on stage at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida, on June 21, 2023. Positioned center-right in a medium three-quarter shot, Stokes sings into a stand-mounted microphone while playing a dark electric guitar with a white pickguard. She wears a bright pink short-sleeved collared shirt, dark denim shorts, and has dark shoulder-length hair with bangs. The stage is bathed in deep red performance lighting, with red curtains, stage lights, a drum kit, and a Pabst Blue Ribbon banner visible in the background.

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Tampa Bay’s best new concerts include fall show from Kiwi rock favorite The Beths

Paul Oakenfold, Spafford, and Nervosa are headed to the Bay area, too.

by Ray Roa August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

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The George brings ‘Dog Days’ release to Tampa Orpheum this summer

The indie-rock band celebrates the LP on Aug. 6.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

A black-and-white portrait photograph of the three members of Tampa black metal band Voidrium standing outdoors in front of the Ground Zero music venue. The three band members stand side-by-side wearing black metal corpse paint around their eyes. On the left, a member stands with hands on hips wearing a dark sleeveless graphic shirt. In the center, a member with a long braided beard stands with hands in his pockets wearing a sleeveless shirt. On the right, a member with long dark hair wears a studded denim vest over a graphic shirt. In the background, a hanging string light fixture and concert poster decorate the building wall under a large overhead sign reading "GROUND ZERO."

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Voidrium, a Tampa metal band obsessed with ancient Rome, plays Saturday concert with Pontifex

Piss on Christ is on the bill, too.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

A photograph by Steve Splane showing jazz guitarist Dominic Walker performing live outdoors at DI Coffee Bar on Davis Islands in Tampa, Florida, on June 7, 2024. Positioned center frame in a medium shot, Walker smiles warmly while playing a sunburst hollowbody electric-acoustic guitar. He wears a short-sleeve printed button-down shirt over a white undershirt, glasses, and a dark baseball cap, set against a background of lush green tropical foliage under dramatic evening stage lighting with microphone stands in the foreground.

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Dominic Walker, who leads Friday Night Jazz on Davis Islands, just played a bunch of Best of the Bay nominees on the radio

He guest hosted WMNF’s ‘Jazz In the Night’ last Monday.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

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Leon Majcen, a St. Pete country star in the making, comes home to help close Crowbar

He’s playing the Ybor City venue’s second-to-last night in business.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 23, 2026

A dramatic, dark promotional portrait by Effixx of electronic music producer Com Truise set against a solid black background. Positioned center frame in a chest-up portrait, the individual looks forward toward the camera with a full dark beard and neatly styled dark hair. Neon lighting illuminates the portrait with a strong dual-color split effect: bright vibrant magenta-pink light casts across the left side of their face and neck, while subtle blue-purple light highlights the right side, with the rest of their dark outfit blending seamlessly into the shadows.

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Synthwave giant Com Truise among artists playing final week of concerts at Ybor City venue Crowbar

Livetronic favorite Kaelin Ellis opens on Wednesday.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 22, 2026