# Best Things To Do In Tampa This Weekend Dec 18–20

> Live music, holiday lights, the Nutcracker & Bucs football all converge in Tampa Dec 18–20, 2026. Find every ticket right now on OnesToWatch Live!

**Published:** 2026-10-13 | **Updated:** 2026-10-27 | **Author:** onestowatch
**URL:** https://onestowatch.com/live/best-tampa-events-december-weekend/
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**Categories:** Concerts by city

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## Key Takeaways

- The weekend of December 18–20, 2026 brings overlapping Tampa events, including the Gasparilla Bowl, Underoath, Chelsea Handler, Deathpact, and Sommore.
- Saturday centers on the free Holiday Lighted Boat Parade along the Tampa Riverwalk, with ticketed options like Green Jello and Sommore nearby.
- Sunday pairs a 1:00 PM Bucs versus Saints kickoff with a 6:00 PM performance of The Nutcracker at the Straz Center.
- Friday plans benefit from early ticket decisions, because arena and comedy seating often move faster than late-night club tickets.
- OnesToWatch Live tracks every roster-filtered show this weekend with direct ticket links so readers can secure seats in advance.

[Browse All Tampa Weekend Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F)

## Ticket Links For Every Featured Show

To help with weekend planning, here are all the ticketed shows with direct links, organized by day and time.

**Friday, December 18**

Chelsea Handler — Tampa Theatre (Two Shows: 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM)

[Get Chelsea Handler 8:00 PM Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZwQd&utm_medium=affiliate)

[Get Chelsea Handler 10:30 PM Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAvO1A&utm_medium=affiliate)

Chelsea Handler — The High and Mighty Tour — Tampa Theatre (Alt. Ticketing)

[Purchase Chelsea Handler Tickets on Etix](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etix.com%2Fticket%2Fp%2F43367657%2Fchelsea-handlerthe-high-and-mighty-tour-tampa-historic-duncan-auditorium&utm_medium=affiliate)

[View Additional Chelsea Handler Seats](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etix.com%2Fticket%2Fp%2F90469960%2Fchelsea-handlerthe-high-and-mighty-tour-tampa-historic-duncan-auditorium&utm_medium=affiliate)

Deathpact — The Ritz Ybor

[Get Deathpact Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAvtvy&utm_medium=affiliate)

Sommore — Funny Bone Comedy Club Tampa (Two Friday Shows)

[Get Sommore Early Show Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZ7&utm_medium=affiliate)

[Get Sommore Late Show Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZf&utm_medium=affiliate)

Underoath — Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour — Yuengling Center

[Get Underoath Arena Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Funderoath-define-the-great-line-20th-tampa-florida-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064C4E3065BEF&utm_medium=affiliate)

**Saturday, December 19**

Green Jello — The Brass Mug

[Get Green Jello Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fgreen-jello-the-brass-mug-tickets%2F14745583&utm_medium=affiliate)

Sommore — Funny Bone Comedy Club Tampa

[Get Sommore Saturday Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZO&utm_medium=affiliate)

**Sunday, December 20**

Sommore — Funny Bone Comedy Club Tampa

[Get Sommore Sunday Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZF&utm_medium=affiliate)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Raymond James Stadium

[Get Bucs vs. Saints Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftampa-bay-buccaneers-v-new-orleans-tampa-florida-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0D00645AC824FC01&utm_medium=affiliate)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tailgate — Raymond James Stadium (Crooked Pop)

[Get Crooked Pop Tailgate Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fcrooked-pop-tailgate-tampa-bay-buccaneers-tampa-florida-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D6C522CE28&utm_medium=affiliate)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tailgate — Raymond James Stadium (Pepsi)

[Get Pepsi Tailgate Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpepsi-tailgate-tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-tampa-florida-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D2E13AD68C&utm_medium=affiliate)

## Friday, December 18

**1. Gasparilla Bowl — Raymond James Stadium, 2:30 PM ET**

The 2026 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl kicks off at 2:30 PM at Raymond James Stadium and airs live on ESPN. The bowl draws from SEC, ACC, and American Conference pools and serves as the afternoon anchor before the evening concert window. Fans should confirm ticket availability through official bowl channels once inventory is announced in fall 2026.

[Check Gasparilla Bowl Tickets](https://www.gasparillabowl.com/tickets)

**2. Underoath — Yuengling Center, 6:00 PM**

Underoath’s Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour stops at the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus. The show starts at 6:00 PM. The tour celebrates the 20th anniversary of the 2006 album and features [August Burns Red and Atreyu on all dates, with As Cities Burn and Emery on select dates](https://www.revolvermag.com/events/underoath-announce-define-the-great-line-20th-anniversary-tour/). Ticket prices vary by tier, platform, demand, taxes, and fees, so the official listing gives the most current figures. The Gasparilla Bowl ends well before 6:00 PM, so a bowl-to-arena schedule works for fans who plan transit in advance.

[Get Underoath Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Funderoath-define-the-great-line-20th-tampa-florida-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064C4E3065BEF&utm_medium=affiliate)

**3. Chelsea Handler — Tampa Theatre, 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM**

Chelsea Handler brings The High and Mighty Tour to Tampa Theatre for 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM performances. For this tour, doors typically open 60 minutes before showtime, though exact times appear on each venue page. Ticket prices vary by seating tier, so the official listings provide current details. Handler has authored seven books, six of them No. 1 New York Times bestsellers, including her seventh book, “I’ll Have What She’s Having.” She previously hosted E!’s Chelsea Lately, earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Comedy Album, and released her third Netflix special, The Feeling, in March 2025. Fans leaving Underoath around 9:30 PM can still reach the 10:30 PM Handler show with a tight but workable transfer.

[Get Chelsea Handler 8:00 PM Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZwQd&utm_medium=affiliate)

[Get Chelsea Handler 10:30 PM Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAvO1A&utm_medium=affiliate)

**4. Deathpact — The Ritz Ybor, 10:00 PM–2:45 AM**

Deathpact’s “From Darkness, Comes Light: Eclipsed” runs December 18 from 10:00 PM to 2:45 AM at The Amphitheatre at The Ritz Ybor (1503 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605). The event is 18+ and presented by Sunset Events in association with Tampa EDM as part of the venue’s #POUND FRIDAYS series. VIP tables are available. This show serves as the late-night option for fans who want Friday to stretch into the early morning.

[Get Deathpact Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAvtvy&utm_medium=affiliate)

**5. Sommore — Funny Bone Comedy Club Tampa, Friday (Two Shows)**

Sommore plays two sets at Funny Bone Comedy Club Tampa on Friday night, offering a comedy-first alternative to the arena and club schedules.

[Get Sommore Early Show Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZ7&utm_medium=affiliate)

[Get Sommore Late Show Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZf&utm_medium=affiliate)

## Saturday, December 19

**6. Green Jello — The Brass Mug**

[Green Jello plays The Brass Mug on Saturday](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fgreen-jello-the-brass-mug-tickets%2F14745583&utm_medium=affiliate). The Brass Mug is a long-running Tampa venue with a core in metal and punk but a mix of rock, industrial, and doom bookings. The show offers a club-scale option for listeners who want a raw, close-quarters night after Friday’s arena focus.

[Get Green Jello Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fgreen-jello-the-brass-mug-tickets%2F14745583&utm_medium=affiliate)

**7. Holiday Lighted Boat Parade — Tampa Riverwalk, 6:15 PM (Free)**

The [Holiday Lighted Boat Parade](https://christmas-events-near-me.com/tampa-fl-holiday-lighted-boat-parade), organized by Friends of the Riverwalk, launches near the Lighthouse off Davis Islands at 6:15 PM on December 19. Boats travel past Sparkman Wharf, Harbour Island, and the Tampa Convention Center. Public viewing along the Riverwalk is free and does not require a ticket or reservation. Recommended viewing spots include the Riverwalk near Sparkman Wharf and the Convention Center. Parking options should be confirmed with the City of Tampa or event organizers. From Ybor City, the [TECO Line Streetcar connects to downtown stops that access the Tampa Riverwalk, including the stop near Amalie Arena](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34678-d2292931-Reviews-TECO_Line_Streetcar_System-Tampa_Florida.html).

**8. Sommore — Funny Bone Comedy Club Tampa, Saturday**

[Sommore continues her Tampa run with a Saturday night set at Funny Bone Comedy Club](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZO&utm_medium=affiliate).

[Get Sommore Saturday Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZO&utm_medium=affiliate)

**9. Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay**

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay runs select dates from November 13, 2026 through January 4, 2027 and is included with regular park admission. Programming runs park open to park close and features a holiday ice show, a Christmas Town train ride, a Santa meet-and-greet, seasonal food, and festive entertainment. Date-specific ticket pricing uses Busch Gardens’ dynamic calendar, so December 19 rates appear on the park’s official site.

View Busch Gardens Admission Options

**10. Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa**

[ZooTampa’s Christmas in the Wild runs on select nights from December 4 through December 30, 4–10 p.m. (closing at 9 p.m. after Christmas)](https://zootampa.org/events/christmas-in-the-wild/). [Admission after 4:00 PM is $34.95 per person](https://zootampa.org/events/christmas-in-the-wild/). [Admission is included with a ZooTampa Membership or Zoo Fun ticket, with no reservations needed](https://zootampa.org/membership/).

[Purchase ZooTampa Admission](https://zootampa.org/tickets/)

## Sunday, December 20

**11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints — Raymond James Stadium, 1:00 PM ET**

The Bucs host the Saints in Week 15 at Raymond James Stadium with a 1:00 PM ET kickoff. The game serves as the team’s Holiday Game, presented by Fifth Third Bank, with pewter uniforms and holiday-themed field elements. The broadcast airs locally on FOX. The Buccaneers have won six of the last eight meetings against New Orleans, plus the only postseason contest between the teams during Tampa Bay’s 2020 Super Bowl run.

[Get Bucs vs. Saints Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftampa-bay-buccaneers-v-new-orleans-tampa-florida-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0D00645AC824FC01&utm_medium=affiliate)

**12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tailgate — Raymond James Stadium**

This ticketed pre-game tailgate at Raymond James Stadium offers food, drinks, and a structured lead-in to the Bucs-Saints kickoff.

[Get Crooked Pop Tailgate Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fcrooked-pop-tailgate-tampa-bay-buccaneers-tampa-florida-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D6C522CE28&utm_medium=affiliate)

**13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tailgate — Raymond James Stadium**

This second ticketed tailgate option at Raymond James Stadium provides an alternate pre-game atmosphere for the December 20 home game.

[Get Pepsi Tailgate Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpepsi-tailgate-tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-tampa-florida-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D2E13AD68C&utm_medium=affiliate)

**14. The Nutcracker — Morsani Hall, Straz Center, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM**

The Nutcracker plays Morsani Hall (1010 N Macinnes Pl, Straz Center for the Performing Arts) on December 20 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Carol Morsani Hall, the flagship theater of the Straz Center, is a 2,610-seat hall with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium in the tradition of a classic opera house. The 6:00 PM performance fits comfortably after a 1:00 PM Bucs kickoff, because a standard NFL game ends well before the evening curtain. Ticket availability and pricing appear on the Straz Center site, while resale marketplace figures can vary.

View Nutcracker Tickets at Straz Center

**15. Sommore — Funny Bone Comedy Club Tampa, Sunday**

[Sommore closes out her Tampa weekend run with a Sunday set at Funny Bone Comedy Club](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZF&utm_medium=affiliate).

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## Additional Tampa Holiday Highlights

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, runs from November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026 and features a real ice rink along the Tampa Riverwalk. [At Bryant Park’s Bank of America Winter Village rink, admission is free, skate rentals cost $18.72–$64.48 (including a $0.72–$2.48 administrative fee), and standard sessions last 50 minutes, while the Express Lane ticket includes skate rental and extends skate time to 75 minutes](https://bryantpark.org/activities/the-rink). The venue also offers a Sensory Relief Zone staffed with CARD-trained personnel.

Candlelight concerts at Centro Asturiano de Tampa on Saturday, December 19, 2026 include Christmas Pop Classics and New Favorites at 4:00 PM and Christmas Carols on Strings at 6:30 PM, both at 1913 N Nebraska Ave.

[Tampa City Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker plays New Tampa Performing Arts Center (8550 Hunters Village Rd) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM](https://www.newtampaartscenter.org/events), offering a smaller venue option in northern Tampa. [New Tampa Performing Arts Center houses a 354-seat multipurpose theater, though the venue’s rental page lists the theater as having 343 seats](https://www.newtampaartscenter.org/rentals). Scheduling should be verified with the venue directly.

The Tampa Riverwalk, running along the Hillsborough River through downtown, is a free, walkable connector between Curtis Hixon Park, Sparkman Wharf, and the Convention Center. It also serves as the natural route for Saturday evening’s boat parade crowd.

## Weekend Patterns And Planning Themes

Friday functions as the collision point. The Gasparilla Bowl at 2:30 PM, Underoath at 6:00 PM, Chelsea Handler at 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM, and Deathpact at 10:00 PM create overlapping windows that reward early decisions. A bowl-to-arena-to-comedy path covers the most ground for fans who want multiple events. The Deathpact schedule adds a dedicated late-night choice for electronic music listeners comfortable with a 2:45 AM close.

Saturday’s free anchor, the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade at 6:15 PM, turns the Riverwalk into the default gathering point. Green Jello at The Brass Mug and Sommore at Funny Bone run alongside the parade window, giving fans ticketed options before or after the waterfront crowds.

Sunday leans on a stadium-and-theater pairing. The 1:00 PM Bucs kickoff and the 6:00 PM Nutcracker at Morsani Hall sit on a timeline that allows both. Two ticketed tailgates at Raymond James Stadium provide structured pre-game entry points, while Sommore’s Sunday set at Funny Bone offers a comedy-focused close for anyone skipping the ballet.

## Practical Reader Guidance

- Book Friday first. The Underoath show at the Yuengling Center and the Chelsea Handler 10:30 PM set are the most time-sensitive purchases, because arena floor sections and reserved comedy seating usually move faster than general admission club tickets.
- Choose a Friday path early: bowl-and-arena, arena-and-comedy, or late-night-only. Each route works, but none covers all four events in full.
- For Saturday, park downtown once and use the Riverwalk on foot. [The TECO Line Streetcar connects Ybor City to Riverwalk-area stops including the Tampa Convention Center, Dick Greco Plaza, and the Marriott (Waterside) stops, among 11 total stations along its 2.7-mile route](https://www.ybor.org/vic/streetcar/), which helps anyone coming from The Brass Mug area.
- The Yuengling Center enforces a no-refunds, no-exchanges policy on concert tickets, except as outlined in its Ticket Terms & Conditions, which may allow an account credit or face-value refund in limited cases such as event cancellation. Confirm Friday plans before purchasing.
- According to the Yuengling Center’s official ticket information, tickets for games, concerts, and most events are sold through Ticketmaster.com, and all tickets are mobile only. Arrive with a charged phone and your account ready.
- Verify Nutcracker dates and pricing directly with the Straz Center before using any resale marketplace.
- Raymond James Stadium lists designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up zones on game day at George M. Steinbrenner Field across Dale Mabry Highway, though the pick-up area can change for certain events. Most fans drive or use rideshare, and HART bus routes serve the Dale Mabry corridor.
- Deathpact at The Ritz Ybor is 18+ only, so attendees need valid ID.

## FAQ

### What Is The Biggest Music Event In Tampa The Weekend Of December 18, 2026?

[Underoath’s Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour at the Yuengling Center is a large-capacity music event of the weekend, playing a 10,500-seat arena in Tampa, Florida](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuengling_Center), with support from August Burns Red and Atreyu. Chelsea Handler’s two-show run at Tampa Theatre and Deathpact at The Ritz Ybor round out the Friday music and comedy slate, while Green Jello at The Brass Mug offers a club-scale alternative on Saturday.

### Is The Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Free To Attend?

Public viewing along the Tampa Riverwalk is free and does not require a ticket or reservation. [The Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade starts at 6:15 PM near the Lighthouse off Davis Islands and passes Sparkman Wharf, Harbour Island, and the Tampa Convention Center](https://thetampariverwalk.com/file_download/1d913773-8ea3-4b52-bccb-758dc6dc83d1). Recommended viewing spots sit along the Riverwalk near those landmarks. Parking options should be confirmed with the City of Tampa or event organizers.

### Can I Attend Both The Bucs Game And The Nutcracker On Sunday, December 20?

The schedule supports both. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints game kicks off at 1:00 PM ET at Raymond James Stadium. The Nutcracker’s evening performance at Morsani Hall begins at 6:00 PM. A standard NFL game runs about three hours, placing the final whistle around 4:00–4:30 PM, which leaves travel time from Raymond James Stadium to the Straz Center downtown before the 6:00 PM curtain. Nutcracker ticket availability should be confirmed directly with the Straz Center.

### Does Christmas Town At Busch Gardens Require A Separate Ticket?

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is included with regular park admission and does not require a separate event ticket. The event runs select dates from November 13, 2026 through January 4, 2027, with programming from park open to park close. Busch Gardens uses date-based pricing, so admission costs for December 19 or 20 appear on the official park calendar.

### Where Can I Find All The OnesToWatch Roster Shows Happening In Tampa This Weekend?

OnesToWatch Live publishes a roster-filtered calendar of every show featuring OnesToWatch artists, with direct ticket links for each date. Every show listed in this guide that features an OnesToWatch roster artist — Underoath, Chelsea Handler, Deathpact, Sommore, and Green Jello — appears on the Live calendar with a checkout link. The calendar updates as new dates are announced, so checking it before the weekend quickly confirms current availability and any additions to the roster’s Tampa routing.

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- **MCP Server (Model Context Protocol):** [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/) — Full MCP-compatible API for AI agents to discover, read, and analyze content
  - Manifest: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest)
  - Schema: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema)
  - Discovery: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover)
  - Well-Known: [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp)
- **WebMCP (Client-Side MCP):** This site supports WebMCP — client-side Model Context Protocol for browser-based AI agents (Chrome 146+)
- **Web Stories:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/web-stories-sitemap.xml](https://onestowatch.com/live/web-stories-sitemap.xml) — AMP Web Stories for rich visual content experiences

## Discovery Endpoints for AI Agents

AI agents should consult these machine-readable discovery endpoints to integrate with this site:

- **OpenAI Plugin Manifest:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/ai-plugin.json](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/ai-plugin.json)
- **A2A Agent Card:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/agent-card.json](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/agent-card.json)
- **MCP Server (Streamable HTTP):** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp)

## Citations

- [Gracie Abrams Pacific Northwest Tour: Tickets & Dates](https://onestowatch.com/live/best-pacific-northwest-concerts-january/)
- [The Vogue: Upcoming Shows, Tickets & Schedule 2026](https://onestowatch.com/live/vogue-theatre-vancouver-show-schedule/)
- [The Best Concerts in Vancouver: December 2026](https://onestowatch.com/live/best-vancouver-concerts-december/)
- [Best Fall 2026 Concerts in Canada to See This Season](https://onestowatch.com/live/ones-to-watch-canada-tours/)
- [Best Seattle Concerts to See in November 2026](https://onestowatch.com/live/best-concerts-seattle-november/)

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