{"id":4025,"date":"2026-09-24T05:03:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/best-things-to-do-tampa\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T05:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:03:42","slug":"best-things-to-do-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/best-things-to-do-tampa\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Things To Do In Tampa The Weekend Of Sept 25, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Why This Tampa Weekend Stands Out<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>September 25\u201327, 2026 brings one of Tampa\u2019s most music-heavy weekends, with Tim McGraw, All Shall Perish, Script, and the Buccaneers game anchoring the schedule.<\/li>\n<li>A midweek cold front keeps temperatures cooler and drier, with morning lows in the 60s and minimal storm risk for outdoor plans.<\/li>\n<li>Ybor City forms the core live-music corridor, with The Ritz Ybor and Orpheum Theatre hosting back-to-back headliners within walking distance.<\/li>\n<li>The lineup spans country, metalcore, electronic, jazz, classical piano, and a free multi-stage festival at Water Street, plus dozens of free events across the region.<\/li>\n<li>Reserve high-demand tickets early, especially Tim McGraw, Script, and Buccaneers packages, then use OnesToWatch Live to round out the rest of your weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Find Tampa Weekend Tickets On OnesToWatch Live<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ticket Links For Headline Events<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Friday, September 25<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tim McGraw \u2014 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftim-mcgraw-pawn-shop-guitar-tour-tampa-florida-09-25-2026%2Fevent%2F0D00643EA9E39E95&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Tim McGraw Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>TVBOO \u2014 The Ritz Ybor, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZK40&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get TVBOO Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tacarra Williams (Early &amp; Late Shows) \u2014 Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZk&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Reserve Tacarra Williams Early Show<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZe&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Reserve Tacarra Williams Late Show<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Volumes \u2014 Orpheum Theatre, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PfPK&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Volumes Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All Shall Perish \u2014 Orpheum Theatre, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70_O-&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get All Shall Perish Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Script \u2014 The Ritz Ybor, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZa-9&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Script Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tacarra Williams (Early &amp; Late Shows) \u2014 Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZ3&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Reserve Tacarra Williams Early Show<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZ6&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Reserve Tacarra Williams Late Show<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Beats On The Street \u2014 Water Street &amp; Sparkman Wharf, Tampa (Free)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstreettampa.com\/experience\/beats-on-the-street?date=2026-09-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\" class=\"solid-button\">View Beats On The Street Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Oktoberfest 2026 \u2014 Historic Downtown Plant City (Free)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fun4brandonkids.com\/calendar\/eventdetail\/320364\/420\/downtown-plant-city-oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\" class=\"solid-button\">View Oktoberfest 2026 Info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sunday, September 27<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings \u2014 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftampa-bay-buccaneers-v-minnesota-vikings-tampa-florida-09-27-2026%2Fevent%2F0D00645AC81DFBF4&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Buccaneers Game Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Crooked Pop Tailgate \u2014 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fcrooked-pop-tailgate-tampa-bay-buccaneers-tampa-florida-09-27-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D6C51ECE18&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Crooked Pop Tailgate Passes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pepsi Tailgate \u2014 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpepsi-tailgate-tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-tampa-florida-09-27-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D2E136D684&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Pepsi Tailgate Passes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Johnny Based: The GothStar Tour \u2014 New World Music Hall, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fjohnny-based-the-gothstar-tour-new-world-music-hall-tickets%2F14220614&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Johnny Based Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Steinway Piano Series: Svetozar Ivanov \u2014 USF Barness Recital Hall, Tampa<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsteinway-piano-series-svetozar-ivanov-tampa-florida-09-27-2026%2Fevent%2F0D006511FBE56601&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Steinway Series Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How The Weekend Fits Together<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/tampabay.com\/news\/weather\/2026\/09\/22\/fall-temps-cold-front-el-nino-florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">cold front arriving Wednesday night<\/a> shapes the entire weekend. <a href=\"https:\/\/tampabay.com\/news\/weather\/2026\/09\/22\/fall-temps-cold-front-el-nino-florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">National Weather Service meteorologist Christianne Pearce<\/a> expects Saturday and Sunday to be the coolest days, with lows in the 60s and almost no storm risk. Conditions stay unusually dry and cool for late September in Tampa, which favors outdoor amphitheatre shows, block parties, and tailgates.<\/p>\n<p>Ybor City acts as the main live-music corridor. The Ritz Ybor hosts TVBOO on Friday and Script on Saturday. The Orpheum Theatre on Nebraska Avenue presents Volumes on Friday and All Shall Perish on Saturday. Both venues sit within a short walk and connect easily to downtown and Channelside via the free <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedstayamerica.com\/blog\/article\/free-things-to-do-in-tampa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">TECO Line Streetcar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The broader schedule covers country at a 20,000-capacity amphitheatre, progressive metalcore and death metal at the Orpheum, electronic at The Ritz, jazz in New Tampa, classical piano at USF, and a free multi-stage festival at Water Street. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thetampacalendar.com\/this-weekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Tampa Calendar<\/a> lists 99 free events across the metro area, which makes it easy to pair ticketed anchors with no-cost daytime options.<\/p>\n<h2>Friday, September 25<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Tim McGraw \u2014 Pawn Shop Guitar Tour<\/strong><br \/>7:00 PM \u00b7 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds, 4802 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610 \u00b7 Tickets from $49<\/p>\n<p>Tim McGraw brings his Pawn Shop Guitar Tour to the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. The venue holds about 20,000 people, with 9,900 reserved seats and 10,000 lawn spots. McGraw has sold over 90 million records worldwide and, as of November 2024, has earned 49 No. 1 hit songs. Country band 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne appear as tour support on select 2026 dates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftim-mcgraw-pawn-shop-guitar-tour-tampa-florida-09-25-2026%2Fevent%2F0D00643EA9E39E95&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Tim McGraw Tampa Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. TVBOO<\/strong><br \/>Doors 10:00 PM, show 11:00 PM \u00b7 The Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. 7th Ave., Tampa \u00b7 Tickets from $40 all-in<\/p>\n<p>TVBOO headlines The Ritz Ybor with an 11:00 PM start that lands squarely in Ybor City\u2019s late-night schedule. The show pairs with nearby pre-show options on 7th Avenue and fits well after earlier concerts or comedy sets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZK40&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get TVBOO Ybor Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Tacarra Williams<\/strong><br \/>Multiple shows \u00b7 Funny Bone Comedy Club, 1600 E 8th Ave C-112, Tampa, FL 33605 \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/tampa.funnybone.com\/events\/category\/series\/tacarra-williams\/tampa-funny-bone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Tickets $27\u2013$32<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tacarra Williams plays two Friday-night sets at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Ybor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZk&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Book Tacarra Williams Early Show<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZe&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Book Tacarra Williams Late Show<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Volumes<\/strong><br \/>6:00 PM \u00b7 Orpheum Theatre, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33613 \u00b7 Tickets from $52<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Volumes_%28band%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Volumes<\/a> is a progressive metalcore band formed in Los Angeles in 2009. The group\u2019s current lineup features bassist Raad Soudani, vocalists Michael Barr and Myke Terry, and drummer Nick Ursich. The band plays the Orpheum Theatre at 6 p.m.. Volumes has accumulated more than 224 million streams and has <a href=\"https:\/\/concord.com\/artist\/volumes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">toured with Ice Nine Kills, Born of Osiris, Dance Gavin Dance, and Counterparts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PfPK&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Volumes Orpheum Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Gabriel Iglesias<\/strong><br \/>8:00 PM \u00b7 Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa \u00b7 Resale tickets from approximately $46<\/p>\n<p>Gabriel \u201cFluffy\u201d Iglesias performs at <a href=\"https:\/\/tampabaybeacons.com\/2026\/09\/11\/looking-ahead-ae-concerts-and-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Benchmark International Arena<\/a> in the Channel District.<\/p>\n<p>See Gabriel Iglesias Ticket Options<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Rock The Cosmos Laser Light Show<\/strong><br \/>6:30 PM (Elton John) &amp; 8:15 PM (Queen) \u00b7 MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/mosi.org\/rock-out-all-summer-mosi-unveils-full-laser-light-show-lineup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Tickets $10 members, $13 non-members<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MOSI\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/mosi.org\/event\/laser-light-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Rock the Cosmos Laser Light Show<\/a> on September 25 features Laser Elton John at 6:30 PM and Laser Queen at 8:15 PM. The Digital Dome Theatre, home of the Saunders Planetarium and <a href=\"https:\/\/mosi.org\/americas-second-largest-planetarium-now-open-at-tampas-mosi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">one of the largest planetariums in the country<\/a>, hosts the music-synced visuals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mosi.org\/event\/laser-light-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\" class=\"solid-button\">View MOSI Laser Show Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Chuck Owen &amp; The Jazz Surge<\/strong><br \/>8:00 PM (approximate two-hour run time) \u00b7 New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newtampaartscenter.org\/events\/new-tampa-jazz-nights-chuck-owen-the-jazz-surge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Tickets $10\u2013$50 depending on seat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The big band has received seven Grammy nominations. The official Grammy.com page lists one nomination for the group, with additional nominations credited to Chuck Owen individually. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckowen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Chuck Owen &amp; The Jazz Surge<\/a> marks its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a four-day Florida run from September 24\u201327, including Friday and Saturday performances at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newtampaartscenter.org\/events\/new-tampa-jazz-nights-chuck-owen-the-jazz-surge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\" class=\"solid-button\">Get Chuck Owen &amp; The Jazz Surge Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Tampa Bay Boat Show (Opens)<\/strong><br \/>10:00 AM \u00b7 Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N., Tampa \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/floridastatefairgrounds.com\/event\/tampa-bay-boat-show-11\/2026-09-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Free admission, parking $10 online or $12 onsite<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Tampa Bay Boat Show, billed as the largest boating event in the region, opens Friday and runs through Sunday. Exhibits range from kayaks to yachts, with marine accessories and services on display.<\/p>\n<h2>Saturday, September 26<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. All Shall Perish<\/strong><br \/>6:00 PM \u00b7 The Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33613 \u00b7 Tickets from $39<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/All_Shall_Perish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">All Shall Perish<\/a> is a deathcore band from Oakland, formed in 2002. The group blends death metal, metalcore, and technical death metal elements. The band headlines the <a href=\"https:\/\/tampabaybeacons.com\/2026\/09\/15\/music-scene-a-quick-look-at-concerts-and-music-festivals-on-the-way-to-the-tampa-bay-area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Orpheum on Saturday<\/a>, following Volumes\u2019 set at the same venue the night before.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70_O-&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get All Shall Perish Orpheum Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Script<\/strong><br \/>The Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605<\/p>\n<p>Script headlines The Ritz Ybor on Saturday night and extends Ybor City\u2019s run of back-to-back club shows.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZa-9&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Script Ybor Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Tacarra Williams<\/strong><br \/>Multiple shows \u00b7 Funny Bone Comedy Club, 1600 E 8th Ave C-112, Tampa, FL 33605 \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/tampa.funnybone.com\/events\/category\/series\/tacarra-williams\/tampa-funny-bone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Tickets $27\u2013$32<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Williams continues her Tampa residency with two Saturday sets at the Funny Bone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZ3&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Book Tacarra Williams Saturday Early Show<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70kZ6&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Book Tacarra Williams Saturday Late Show<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Beats On The Street<\/strong><br \/>3:00\u20139:00 PM \u00b7 Water Street &amp; Sparkman Wharf, 971 Water St., Tampa \u00b7 Free<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstreettampa.com\/experience\/beats-on-the-street?date=2026-09-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Beats on the Street<\/a> stretches across multiple blocks on and around Water Street and at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. The 2025 edition featured more than 30 live performances across eight stages, along with pop-up bars, immersive exhibits, and local food vendors. The event remains free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstreettampa.com\/experience\/beats-on-the-street?date=2026-09-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\" class=\"solid-button\">Plan Your Beats On The Street Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Oktoberfest 2026<\/strong><br \/>3:00\u201310:00 PM \u00b7 Historic Downtown Plant City, 110 S. Collins St., Plant City \u00b7 Free<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fun4brandonkids.com\/calendar\/eventdetail\/320364\/420\/downtown-plant-city-oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Oktoberfest 2026<\/a> in Historic Downtown Plant City runs from midafternoon into the evening. The event features German-inspired food, beer, and family activities across the downtown core.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fun4brandonkids.com\/calendar\/eventdetail\/320364\/420\/downtown-plant-city-oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\" class=\"solid-button\">View Plant City Oktoberfest Details<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sunday, September 27<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings<\/strong><br \/>Raymond James Stadium, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>The Buccaneers host the Vikings at Raymond James Stadium, with two official ticketed tailgate experiences before kickoff.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftampa-bay-buccaneers-v-minnesota-vikings-tampa-florida-09-27-2026%2Fevent%2F0D00645AC81DFBF4&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Buccaneers vs. Vikings Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fcrooked-pop-tailgate-tampa-bay-buccaneers-tampa-florida-09-27-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D6C51ECE18&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Crooked Pop Tailgate Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpepsi-tailgate-tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-tampa-florida-09-27-2026%2Fevent%2F0D0064D2E136D684&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Pepsi Tailgate Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Johnny Based: The GothStar Tour<\/strong><br \/>New World Music Hall, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Johnny Based brings The GothStar Tour to New World Music Hall on Sunday night.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fjohnny-based-the-gothstar-tour-new-world-music-hall-tickets%2F14220614&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get GothStar Tour Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Steinway Piano Series: Svetozar Ivanov<\/strong><br \/>USF Barness Recital Hall, Tampa<\/p>\n<p>The Steinway Piano Series presents Svetozar Ivanov at USF Barness Recital Hall on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsteinway-piano-series-svetozar-ivanov-tampa-florida-09-27-2026%2Fevent%2F0D006511FBE56601&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Svetozar Ivanov Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Carrollwood Winds: Cinematic Celebration<\/strong><br \/>3:00 PM \u00b7 Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa \u00b7 Tickets $12\u2013$15<\/p>\n<p>The Carrollwood Cultural Center\u2019s concert band performs \u201cCinematic Celebration\u201d under director Ann Adair.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Hauntizaar<\/strong><br \/>10:00 AM \u00b7 St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., St. Petersburg \u00b7 Free<\/p>\n<p>Hauntizaar is an indoor, family-friendly Halloween-themed market with 40 local vendors, artisans, and dance performances. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<p>View Hauntizaar Event Info<\/p>\n<h2>More Events Around Tampa Bay<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Steve Byrne \u2014 Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, Sept. 24\u201327, tickets from $28.80<\/li>\n<li>Rise Against with Alkaline Trio and Teen Mortgage \u2014 The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater, Friday Sept. 25, 7 p.m., tickets from $68<\/li>\n<li>Pouya \u2014 Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Saturday Sept. 26, 7 p.m., tickets from $48.20<\/li>\n<li>Winger and SteelHeart \u2014 Ferg\u2019s Concert Pavilion, 1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, Friday Sept. 25, 7 p.m., tickets from $46.09<\/li>\n<li>Don Lemon and DL Hughley \u2014 Duke Energy Center for the Arts \u2013 Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg, Saturday Sept. 26, 7 p.m., tickets from $53.65<\/li>\n<li>Clearwater Offshore Nationals \u2014 Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater, all day Friday\u2013Sunday, free public spectator event<\/li>\n<li>Howl-O-Scream \u2014 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, begins Sept. 25, tickets from $44.99<\/li>\n<li>City of Tampa Block Party \u2014 Fair Oaks Community Center, 3400 East Louisiana Ave., Friday Sept. 25, 5\u20137 p.m., free<\/li>\n<li>Chuck Owen &amp; The Jazz Surge (second night) \u2014 New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Saturday Sept. 26, 8\u20139 p.m., tickets $10\u2013$50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Planning Tips For Your Tampa Weekend<\/h2>\n<p>Secure the highest-demand anchors first. Tim McGraw at the amphitheatre and Script at The Ritz Ybor are strong sellout candidates. The Buccaneers game and its tailgates also reward early booking because of NFL demand.<\/p>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/extendedstayamerica.com\/blog\/article\/free-things-to-do-in-tampa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">free TECO Line Streetcar<\/a> to move between Ybor City, Channelside, and downtown without parking stress. The streetcar runs seven days a week every 15 to 20 minutes and covers 2.7 miles with multiple stops in Ybor and downtown.<\/p>\n<section data-read-next=\"true\">\n<h2>Read Next<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/best-nyc-events-this-weekend\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do In NYC This Weekend: Sept 25\u201327, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/things-to-do-nyc-weekend\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do in NYC This Weekend: Sept 18\u201320<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/best-concerts-in-tampa-september\" target=\"_blank\">The 12 Best Concerts in Tampa in September 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/dc-weekend-things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do the Weekend of October 9\u201311, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/boston-things-to-do-weekend\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Weekend Guide: 25 Events, Sept 18\u201320, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Tampa weekend of Sept 25\u201327, 2026 starts here. 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