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Tampa, FL Events — Gasparilla Festivals, Ybor City & Things To Do

Tampa's historic Ybor City and dynamic downtown Riverwalk form the core of its event scene. The annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival is a legendary regional event, complemented by concerts along the Riverwalk, hockey games at Amalie Arena, and cultural festivals.

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  • Gasparilla Pirate Festival and parades (January)
  • Historic Ybor City nightlife and cigar festivals
  • Concerts and festivals along the Tampa Riverwalk

What this city page includes

This page is built to help searchers and returning visitors quickly understand the city's event mix, the local venues that matter, and the current listings we have available.

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  • Current coverage
    30 current/upcoming listings currently surfaced.
  • Featured listing
    Were We Ever There - Exhibition at Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery (FAS 100), Tampa, FL on September 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM.
  • Leading source
    6AM City Lakeland – Events contributes 30 listings to this page.
  • Leading category
    Arts & Entertainment appears in 11 listings on this page.
  • Local coverage

    City-specific intro copy, highlights, and live events updated from the current catalog.

  • Current mix

    A quick read on the main event categories currently available in this area.

  • Community & Culture

    6 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Food & Drink

    3 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Business & Tech

    3 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Family & Kids

    3 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

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