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Interior view of the dimly lit Sun-Ray Cinema lounge and bar area in Tampa. Industrial-style sputnik chandeliers with exposed amber bulbs hang from a dark ceiling over curved booths, with colorful neon accent lighting and mural art on the walls.

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Sun-Ray Cinema is the best place to see a movie in Tampa—and it does concerts now, too

‘After The Movies Presents’ goes down in the lobby.

by Ray Roa February 27, 2026March 2, 2026

Portrait of Tampa Bay songwriter Fessi K wearing a green and tan letterman-style varsity jacket. She has reddish-brown braided hair adorned with butterfly clips and beads, posing outdoors in front of a modern white building and a hilly landscape.

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Punk Black Tampa hosts its final Crowbar throwdown this weekend

Fessi K is in the lineup along with Pilot Jonezz, He.Kindly and more.

by Ray Roa February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Tampa songwriter and poet Dennis Amadeus of Wolfgang Amadeus screaming into a microphone during a live performance at Tampa Sessions, wearing a black "Support Local Art" T-shirt with a full band on a green turf stage.

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Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is back in Tampa, complete with two days of music

Wulfgang Amadeus is part of a healthy bill of homegrown musicians playing the concert starge.

by Ray Roa February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Members of the Alabama-based surf rock band Daikaiju perform a theatrical, high-energy set in Tampa. One performer in a floral shirt plays guitar while another with blue body paint leans in close; both wear the band's signature kabuki-style masks under red stage lights.

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Daikaiju stages Magnanimous Brewing debut this weekend

The Alabama instrumental-rock outfit boasts a fiery stage show.

by Ray Roa February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

GZA of Wu-Tang Clan performing live on stage at Amalie Arena in Tampa during a June 2025 concert.

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Gasparilla Music Festival 2026: GZA, Drive-By Truckers, Jai Wolf and East Nash Grass among nearly 40 new bands on lineup

Some of Tampa Bay’s best emergent local bands are also on the bill.

by Ray Roa February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) performing on trombone alongside guitarist Pete Murano at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa. The musicians are on an outdoor stage at night, illuminated by blue stage lights against a dark sky.

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Ahead of big birthday concert, Trombone Shorty returns to Tampa

He’s in Florida for Miami’s Montreux festival.

by Ray Roa February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Brooklyn post-punk band Model/Actriz members Cole Haden, Jack Wetmore, Ruben Radlauer, and Aaron Shapiro posing on a dark, rocky coastline at night. They are wearing hoodies and puffer jackets, illuminated by a camera flash against a pitch-black background.

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Brooklyn electro quartet Model/Actriz brings gripping new LP to Tampa

Practice your ‘Pirouette’ before heading to New World.

by Ray Roa February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Singer-songwriter Cory Branan performs live on stage at Eddie's Attic. He is smiling while singing and playing an acoustic guitar, positioned in front of a blue curtain and a banner for the music venue.

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Handsome Americana songwriter Cory Branan returns to Tampa this weekend

He’s hot, and hot off a collaboration with Tyler Childers.

by Ray Roa February 19, 2026February 21, 2026

Four people pose for a group portrait in front of a white draped backdrop. One person stands in the center back wearing a green bandeau top and a matching wrap, while three others are seated in front of them: one on the left in a tan textured suit, one in the center foreground on a red plastic crate wearing a white tank top and green trousers, and one on the right in a brown button-down set. They are positioned on a brown rug, and a potted palm tree is visible on the far left.

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Chuwi, the secret sauce on ‘Weltita’ by Bad Bunny, will play a Tampa concert this summer

Puerto Rican music’s moment comes to Ybor City in May.

by Ray Roa February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Four people stand evenly spaced in a horizontal line on a stone ledge overlooking a vast, calm body of water under an expansive, cloudy blue sky. They are all wearing dark, casual clothing, including t-shirts and jackets, with three of the four wearing sunglasses. The individual on the far left has a full beard and a leather vest with patches, while the individual second from the left has long wavy hair and camouflage pants.

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Georgia band Insomniac brings meditative metal to Tampa on Wednesday

Its debut LP is called ‘Om Moksha Ritam,’ folks.

by Ray Roa February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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Tampa producers to honor J Dilla on the 20th anniversary of his death

Heads pay homage this Sunday at an open aux event.

by Selene San Felice and Ray Roa February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

An overhead shot of a shirtless person with long dark hair lying on their back in the snow. Their eyes are closed, and their arms are bent upward at the elbows with palms facing up. Several small tattoos are visible on their torso and arms, and they are wearing bracelets on both wrists and dark nail polish.

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Nashville songwriter Jef Bjarnson brings Inner View project to Tampa on Thursday

TV Extra, a new electro project featuring Nathan Heck, opens.

by Ray Roa February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Five individuals stand together with their arms around each other on a brick-lined rooftop during sunset. The group is dressed in a mix of casual styles, including green trousers, a red satin jacket, and a copper-colored jumpsuit. In the background, a sprawling city skyline featuring several skyscrapers is visible under a clear, pale blue sky.

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Gasparilla Music Festival 2026 lineup: Mt. Joy, Two Friends, Gov’t Mule coming to Tampa in April

More than 50 more acts will be announced soon.

by Ray Roa January 28, 2026January 29, 2026

A close-up of a person wearing a black jacket, dark sunglasses, and a white and black baseball cap. They are holding a microphone to their mouth with a gold ring visible on their hand, gesturing with their other hand while standing in front of a bright window.

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BeatsNChill producer series brings Oakland rapper MG to Ybor City

The hang happens at The Bricks this Friday.

by Ray Roa January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

A professional group photograph taken in the Oval Office showing President Joe Biden standing with all seven members of the South Korean pop group BTS. Everyone is dressed in dark formal suits, and they are all performing the "finger heart" hand gesture.

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K-pop supergroup BTS is coming to Tampa this spring

UPDATE: The shows are at Raymond James Stadium, as presumed.

by Ray Roa January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

A musician sits at a grand piano in a recording studio, hands on the keys, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a patterned button-down shirt. Microphones, a drum kit, and studio equipment are visible in the background, captured in black and white.

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Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak are coming to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium this fall

It’s Mars’ first headline tour in nearly a decade.

by Ray Roa January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

A studio portrait of opera singer Renée Fleming against a solid grey background. They have shoulder-length blonde hair and are smiling warmly at the camera. They are wearing an elegant off-the-shoulder gown made of layered cream and black sheer fabric

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Opera soprano Renée Fleming, who left the Kennedy Center after Trump’s takeover, comes to Tampa this month

She will also have a no-cover ‘Music and Mind Panel Discussion’ the day her Jan. 14 concert.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Musician Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music performs with intensity at Underbelly in Jacksonville. He is mid-shout while playing a black electric guitar, wearing a black t-shirt with a white graphic. The stage is captured with a wide-angle fisheye lens, illuminated by dramatic green and red stage lights.

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Chuck Ragan brings Tim Barry and Cory Branan for one last Crowbar singalong

The trio brings Revival Tour vibes to Ybor City on Sunday.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

A stylish portrait of two men in dark suits and sunglasses. The man on the left wears a pinstriped suit and heavy diamond jewelry, while the man on the right has a red beard and wears a double-breasted jacket.

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Tampa rappers Tom G and Sam E Hues release ‘Cuban Links’ at midnight on Thursday

The video was filmed at Alter Ego, J.C. Newman Cigar Factory, and the Ybor City dry docks.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026February 20, 2026

A scenic wide-angle photograph of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts at twilight, taken from across the Hillsborough River. The building's modern architecture is illuminated by warm interior lights and a glowing purple fountain in the foreground, with its reflection shimmering on the dark blue water.

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$5,000 and an Opera Tampa role up for grabs this weekend at Straz Center

The D’Angelo Young Artist Vocal Competition seeks to build opera stars of the next generation.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025