# Best Things To Do in Tampa This Weekend (Oct 2–4, 2026)

> Discover the best Tampa events Oct 2–4, 2026. OnesToWatch Live brings you tickets, full schedules & local insider picks. Plan your weekend today!

**Published:** 2026-09-26 | **Updated:** 2026-10-03 | **Author:** onestowatch
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## Content

*Last updated: October 2, 2026*

## Key Takeaways

- The weekend of October 2–4, 2026 brings a dense Tampa schedule with sports, horror conventions, and live music across the city.
- OnesToWatch Live-tracked artists play rooms that range from club venues to the 20,000-capacity MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.
- Friday centers on Atsuko Okatsuka at the Straz Center and Midnight Tyrannosaurus at The Ritz Ybor, while Saturday features The Beths and Treaty Oak Revival.
- Halloween-season events such as SCARADISE and ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night run all weekend with lighter early-October crowds.
- OnesToWatch Live supplies a clear music calendar framework that helps shape this busy Tampa weekend.

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## Quick Ticket Links For Tampa’s OnesToWatch Live Weekend

These OnesToWatch Live roster shows anchor Tampa’s calendar for October 2–4, 2026. Each listing below clicks straight through to tickets. The full [OnesToWatch](https://www.onestowatch.com/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=best-tampa-weekend-events) roster calendar tracks every date these artists play.

### Friday, October 2

- Atsuko Okatsuka – The Big Bowl Tour · 7:30 PM · Straz Center Ferguson Hall
[Get Atsuko Okatsuka Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strazcenter.org%2Fevents%2F2627-season%2Fcomedy%2Fatsuko-okatsuka%2F&utm_medium=affiliate)
- Midnight Tyrannosaurus (18 and Over) · 10:00 PM · The Ritz Ybor (resale only)
[Get Midnight Tyrannosaurus Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZMof&utm_medium=affiliate)

### Saturday, October 3

- The Beths · 7:00 PM · The Ritz Ybor (resale only)
[Get The Beths Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7Jouk&utm_medium=affiliate)
- Treaty Oak Revival – West Texas Degenerate Tour · 7:00 PM · MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
[Get Treaty Oak Revival Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftreaty-oak-revival-west-texas-degenerate-tampa-florida-10-03-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064A1B4E0D2E9&utm_medium=affiliate)
- Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals · 7:00 PM · Benchmark International Arena
[Get Lightning vs. Capitals Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftampa-bay-lightning-vs-washington-capitals-tampa-florida-10-03-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064F8CF209D57&utm_medium=affiliate)
- South Florida Bulls vs. Temple Owls · 7:30 PM · Raymond James Stadium
[Get USF vs. Temple Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsouth-florida-bulls-football-vs-temple-tampa-florida-10-03-2026%2Fevent%2F0D006469D9CADC3C&utm_medium=affiliate)
- Joey Cash · 8:00 PM · Zodiac
[Get Joey Cash Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fjoey-cash-in-tampa-zodiac-tickets%2F14285274&utm_medium=affiliate)
- Gabriel Rutledge · 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club (resale only)
[Get Gabriel Rutledge Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70AJ4&utm_medium=affiliate)

### Sunday, October 4

- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers · 1:00 PM · Raymond James Stadium
[Get Buccaneers vs. Packers Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftampa-bay-buccaneers-v-green-bay-tampa-florida-10-04-2026%2Fevent%2F0D00645AC80CFBD2&utm_medium=affiliate)
- Crooked Pop Tailgate – Buccaneers vs. Packers · 1:00 PM · Raymond James Stadium
[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-10-04-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D6C512CDF0&utm_medium=affiliate)

With the quick links in place, the following sections walk through each day in more detail.

## Friday, October 2

1. **Atsuko Okatsuka – The Big Bowl Tour · 7:30 PM · Straz Center Ferguson Hall.** [Atsuko Okatsuka’s debut special, The Intruder, was named Best Debut of 2022 by The New York Times, and she was one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2022](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/10/atsuko-all-the-way). She brings The Big Bowl Tour to the Straz’s Ferguson Hall for an evening-length set. This seated, ticketed theater format suits material that rewards close attention. [Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center is the 1,042-seat Louise Lykes Ferguson Hall, a mid-size room](https://www.strazcenter.org/your-visit/theaters-and-seating-charts/). The tour has been selling well, so early booking makes sense.
[Get Tickets For Atsuko Okatsuka At Straz Center](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strazcenter.org%2Fevents%2F2627-season%2Fcomedy%2Fatsuko-okatsuka%2F&utm_medium=affiliate)
2. **Midnight Tyrannosaurus (18 and Over) · 10:00 PM · The Ritz Ybor (resale only).** [Midnight Tyrannosaurus is a dubstep project, a bass-heavy electronic genre, as listed on Insomniac’s official artist page](https://www.insomniac.com/music/artists/midnight-tyrannosaurus/). The Ritz Ybor sits in the center of Ybor City and suits this kind of high-impact electronic set. The venue’s capacity is listed at 1,114, which keeps the energy focused. Tickets are currently available only on resale, so remaining inventory may move quickly.
[Get Midnight Tyrannosaurus Ritz Ybor Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZMof&utm_medium=affiliate)
3. **Joe List · 10:00 PM · Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa.** Tickets for Joe List’s late-night Friday, October 2, 2026 set at Side Splitters Comedy Club start at $84 for general admission (TBL GA) on StubPass. List works in a dry, observational style and tours as a reliable headliner. Side Splitters is a purpose-built comedy room, so sightlines and sound are tuned for stand-up.
4. **SCARADISE: Florida’s Horror Convention · Friday, October 2, 2026, 1:00 PM–8:00 PM · Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N., Tampa.** [Friday hours for SCARADISE run 1–8 PM, with admission starting at $35 and ranging up to $80, with kids 10 and under free with a paid adult](https://myq105.com/2026/09/30/things-to-do-in-tampa-this-weekend-october-2-october-4). Scaradise: Florida’s Horror Convention, held October 2–4, 2026, features celebrity appearances, autograph signings, photo ops, vendors, and horror-themed collectibles across all three days.
5. **ZooTampa Creatures of the Night · 4:00 PM–10:00 PM · ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa.** [Friday admission starts at $34.95](https://zootampa.org/event/creatures-of-the-night-2/2026-10-02). New 2026 experiences include Scared of the Dark, Ghostly Groves, and Jack-O-Lantern Lane. The event suits groups that want Halloween atmosphere without a full haunted-house intensity.
6. **Howl-O-Scream · Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.** Single-night tickets for Howl-O-Scream 2026 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay start as low as $48.99 on select nights Sept. 11 – Oct. 31, 2026, with prices excluding parking, taxes, and service fees. Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay runs on select nights from September 11 through October 31, 2026. The 2026 edition features a new haunted house titled Anaconda: Fear Has No Escape and three new scare zones (Mr. Gleam’s Auto Spa, Rootbound, and The Punchline: Riot) alongside the returning Fiends show.
7. **Bleach · Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · New World Music Hall, 810 E Skagway Ave, Tampa, FL 33604.** Bleach plays New World Music Hall in Tampa, FL on October 2, 2026, with tickets reported starting from $39.55, with limited availability noted. New World Music Hall functions as a club-scale venue, which often disappears from an artist’s routing once they move to larger rooms.
8. **Los Tigres del Norte · 8:00 PM · Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa.** [The norteño legends play Benchmark International Arena on Channelside Drive in Tampa, which lists a concert capacity of 21,500](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benchmark_International_Arena). The show presents a full-scale production from one of regional Mexican music’s most decorated acts.
9. **Tampa City Ballet – La Séptima · 7:30 PM · New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa.** [Tickets for Tampa City Ballet’s La Séptima Stage production at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center run $40–$70 depending on seat selection](https://www.newtampaartscenter.org/events/tampa-bay-city-ballet-presents-la-septima), with additional performances on Saturday. The production works well for anyone building a mixed arts itinerary across the weekend.
10. **Meet Me Under the Disco Ball · 6:00 PM–10:00 PM · Good Luck Chuck’s, Tampa.** [This women-only dance party is hosted by Afternoon Divas, with tickets starting around $34](https://wusf.org/arts-culture/2026-10-01/list-of-tampa-bay-weekend-events-october-3). Admission includes a welcome drink during the first hour, and 10% of proceeds support local women-focused charities.

## Saturday, October 3

1. **Ybor City Saturday Market · October–April: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; May–September: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa.** The Ybor City Saturday Market ranks among the most popular shopping stops for locally produced items in the Tampa Bay area and is generally free to attend, though the City of Tampa’s official event listing marks it as not free or not fully open to the public. The market provides a practical daytime anchor before the evening’s crowded schedule.
2. **ZooTampa Creatures of the Night · 4:00 PM–10:00 PM · ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa.** Saturday admission is $39.95. The experience lineup mirrors Friday’s, with the Dancing Dead disco party running throughout the night.
3. **SCARADISE: Florida’s Horror Convention · Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N., Tampa, FL 33610.** [Saturday is the convention’s longest day, running 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, with admission ranging from $35 to $80 and kids 10 and under free](https://myq105.com/2026/09/30/things-to-do-in-tampa-this-weekend-october-2-october-4). A three-day pass is available at $80 for attendees who want the full run.
4. **The Beths · 7:00 PM · The Ritz Ybor (resale only).** The New Zealand indie-rock band has built a following on precise guitar work and strong melodic writing. The Ritz Ybor lists a capacity of 1,114, which keeps this appearance in a relatively intimate setting.
[Get The Beths Ritz Ybor Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7Jouk&utm_medium=affiliate)
5. **Treaty Oak Revival – West Texas Degenerate Tour · 7:00 PM · MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.** Treaty Oak Revival brings the West Texas Degenerate Tour to the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, which lists a concert capacity of approximately 20,000, including 9,900 reserved seats and 10,000 lawn, while its operator notes a rental capacity of 17,800 guests. The show uses a full outdoor production setup, so early arrival improves the experience.
[Get Treaty Oak Revival Amphitheatre Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftreaty-oak-revival-west-texas-degenerate-tampa-florida-10-03-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064A1B4E0D2E9&utm_medium=affiliate)
6. **Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals · 7:00 PM · Benchmark International Arena.** This game serves as the Lightning’s home opener against Washington. [Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida lists a concert capacity of 21,500, with a hockey capacity of 19,092 and a basketball capacity of 20,500.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benchmark_International_Arena) The puck drop competes directly with The Beths and Treaty Oak Revival, so attendees will need to choose between major sports and live music.
[Get Lightning Home Opener Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftampa-bay-lightning-vs-washington-capitals-tampa-florida-10-03-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064F8CF209D57&utm_medium=affiliate)
7. **South Florida Bulls vs. Temple Owls · 7:30 PM · Raymond James Stadium.** College football at Raymond James Stadium runs alongside the Lightning game and the evening concert slate.
[Get USF Bulls Football Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsouth-florida-bulls-football-vs-temple-tampa-florida-10-03-2026%2Fevent%2F0D006469D9CADC3C&utm_medium=affiliate)
8. **Joey Cash · 8:00 PM · Zodiac.** Joey Cash plays Zodiac on Saturday night in a club-scale setting suited to an artist building a live reputation.
[Get Joey Cash Zodiac Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fjoey-cash-in-tampa-zodiac-tickets%2F14285274&utm_medium=affiliate)
9. **Gabriel Rutledge · 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club (resale only).** Rutledge also plays a 6:30 PM set at the same venue, and the late show is the one tracked here. [Funny Bone Comedy Club is located at 1600 E 8th Ave C-112, Tampa, FL 33605.](https://tampa.funnybone.com/contact-us/)
[Get Gabriel Rutledge Late-Show Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70AJ4&utm_medium=affiliate)
10. **Saturday Comedy Show In Tampa! · 8:00 PM–9:30 PM · Gemma Floral + Wine, Tampa.** The Saturday Comedy Show in Tampa! at Gemma Floral + Wine is hosted by St. Pete Stand Up Comedy Club according to its Eventbrite listing, though some third-party event platforms list the host or publisher as “bobholden123.” Tickets are available via Eventbrite for those seeking a smaller comedy room.

## Sunday, October 4

1. **Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers · 1:00 PM · Raymond James Stadium.** The Buccaneers host Green Bay in a 1:00 PM kickoff that stands as the weekend’s largest single-event draw.
[Get Buccaneers Home Game Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftampa-bay-buccaneers-v-green-bay-tampa-florida-10-04-2026%2Fevent%2F0D00645AC80CFBD2&utm_medium=affiliate)
2. **Crooked Pop Tailgate – Buccaneers vs. Packers · 1:00 PM · Raymond James Stadium.** The Crooked Pop Tailgate, an official Buccaneers Pregame Veranda tailgate at Raymond James Stadium, starts three hours before kickoff and ends at kickoff, so it does not overlap with game time. The tailgate offers a ticketed upgrade for fans who want a fuller game-day package.
[Get Crooked Pop Tailgate Access](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fcrooked-pop-tailgate-tampa-bay-buccaneers-tampa-florida-10-04-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D6C512CDF0&utm_medium=affiliate)
3. **The Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village · Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 1602 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, FL 33606.** [The Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village features over 80 local vendors, with produce, handcrafted goods, plants, and more, plus live music, though other sources describe the market as hosting 90+ vendors.](https://www.tampabaymarkets.com/fresh-market-at-hyde-park-village) [The market is dog-friendly and offers free parking](https://www.tampabaymarkets.com/fresh-market-at-hyde-park-village), which makes it a low-effort Sunday morning option before the afternoon game.
4. **SCARADISE: Florida’s Horror Convention · Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N., Tampa.** [Sunday general admission to Scaradise! Florida’s Horror Convention is listed at $40 according to the event’s daily pricing, though the October 2026 event listing shows admission ranging from $35 to $80](https://myq105.com/2026/09/30/things-to-do-in-tampa-this-weekend-october-2-october-4). The final day runs through early evening, which pairs well with a morning market visit before the game.
5. **Elizabeth Brunot · 6:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club, 1600 E 8th Ave., Tampa.** Tickets for Elizabeth Brunot at Funny Bone Comedy Club on Sunday, October 4, 2026 start at $37 for the Sunday evening comedy set. The show offers a contained end to the weekend in a small room.
6. **Akeem Ali · 7:00 PM · Orpheum – Tampa, 14802 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa.** [Akeem Ali performs on The Texture Tour at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at The Orpheum, 14802 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL.](https://www.akeemali.com/shows) Orpheum lists a capacity of 720, which keeps this as a genuinely small-room appearance. Ali’s set closes out the weekend’s club-scale music options.

## Additional Events To Round Out The Weekend

Beyond the main sequenced picks, several other events can fill gaps in a Tampa weekend schedule.

- Beyond the Prism, a Pink Floyd tribute, plays Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM at Wild Rover Brewing Company, 13921 Lynmar Blvd., Tampa, FL 33626, as a ticketed event with prices starting around $31.
- [Warlock Family Spookfest](https://wusf.org/arts-culture/2026-10-01/list-of-tampa-bay-weekend-events-october-3) runs Saturday 2–6 PM in Wesley Chapel, with pricing listed at $15 for adults, $10 for kids 10 and older, and free admission for children under 10.
- [Largo Vibe Fest runs all three days at Largo Central Park as a free event with live music, food trucks, and a Saturday schedule from 10 AM to 5 PM.](https://www.largoarts.com/news_detail_T11_R84.php)
- Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Lexington SC kicks off Sunday at 5:00 PM at Suncoast Credit Union Field, 1701 N. Blvd., Tampa.
- South Florida Bulls Women’s Volleyball hosts Rice on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM and Temple on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM at The Corral at The Yuengling Center, 4202 East Fowler Ave., Tampa.
- [The Market Elaine at The Grove at Wesley Chapel runs every first Friday, including Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:30–9:30 PM, with 150+ vendors, live entertainment, and activities for all ages.](https://themarketculture.com/event/the-market-elaine-night-market-at-the-grove-wesley-chapel-oct-2/)
- [Jazz with Jim at Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618, is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, with tickets starting at $13 for members and $18 for non-members.](https://fun4tampakids.com/calendar/eventdetail/335800/22/jazz-with-jim-at-carrollwood-cultural-center)

## Patterns, Themes, And Weekend Takeaways

Three clear modes shape this weekend: ticketed live music and comedy, Halloween-season programming, and a free daytime layer of markets and outdoor events. The OnesToWatch Live roster anchors the music choices, with Atsuko Okatsuka and Midnight Tyrannosaurus on Friday, The Beths and Treaty Oak Revival on Saturday, and Akeem Ali closing Sunday’s club calendar.

The early-Halloween timing keeps crowds lighter than late October. SCARADISE (October 2–4, 2026) and Creatures of the Night (October 2, 2026) both sit in their opening October weekend, which typically draws smaller lines than the final two weekends of the month. [Saturday night creates a genuine scheduling clash: The Beths at The Ritz Ybor at 7 PM, Treaty Oak Revival at the amphitheater at 7 PM, the Lightning home opener at 7 PM, and the Bulls game at 7:30 PM all land on October 3, 2026.](https://thatssotampa.com/tampa-bay-big-sports-weekend/) The small-room appearance at The Ritz stands out as the most time-sensitive of those options.

The free tier is substantial. The Ybor City Saturday Market, The Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village, the Tampa Riverwalk, and Largo Vibe Fest all require no ticket and can structure the hours between paid events without adding cost.

## Practical Reader Guidance

A sequenced plan without backtracking keeps the weekend manageable. Friday evening starts at the Straz Center for Atsuko Okatsuka at 7:30 PM downtown, then moves to The Ritz Ybor for Midnight Tyrannosaurus at 10:00 PM. Saturday can begin at the Ybor City Saturday Market, shift into Creatures of the Night or SCARADISE in the late afternoon, and then split between The Beths at The Ritz, Treaty Oak Revival at the amphitheatre, or the Lightning or Bulls games. Sunday works well with The Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village in the morning, the Buccaneers game and Crooked Pop Tailgate in the afternoon, and either Elizabeth Brunot at Funny Bone or Akeem Ali at Orpheum as a final evening stop.

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- **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

- [Scotiabank Arena Concerts 2026–2027: Tickets & Dates](https://onestowatch.com/live/scotiabank-arena-upcoming-shows-toronto/)
- [What Shows Are Coming To Theatre Of Living Arts, Philly?](https://onestowatch.com/live/theatre-of-living-arts-shows/)
- [Fillmore Detroit 2026–2027: Complete Show Calendar Guide](https://onestowatch.com/live/fillmore-detroit-shows-calendar/)
- [Philadelphia Sports November 2026: Full Event Schedule](https://onestowatch.com/live/philadelphia-sports-games-november/)
- [What Concerts Are Coming Up In Austin? Oct–Nov 2026](https://onestowatch.com/live/upcoming-concerts-austin-guide/)

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