Friday
Gimme Gimme Disco – The Orpheum – 8PM
Disco balls, platform shoes, and ABBA anthems take over The Orpheum for a night built entirely around dancing without shame. Gimme Gimme Disco spins nonstop hits from ABBA, the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, and other icons that practically demand dramatic choreography and questionable decisions. Sequins are highly encouraged, self-consciousness is not.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays – Tropicana Field – 7:10PM
The Rays return home for a weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels as Tropicana Field gears up for three straight days of baseball in St. Pete. Friday night kicks things off with the energy of a fresh homestand and a crowd ready to rally behind a team that continues to keep Tampa Bay baseball relevant year after year.
Cope Family Jam – Crowbar – 7PM
Crowbar hosts an evening of live music and community vibes with the Cope Family Jam, bringing together local sounds, raw energy, and the kind of intimate atmosphere Ybor City venues do best. It’s the perfect Friday option for anyone looking to trade giant crowds for something more personal and loud in all the right ways.
Saturday
WMNF Presents Ordinary Boys: A Tribute to The Smiths & Morrissey – Crowbar – 8PM
Fans of melancholic lyrics, jangly guitars, and dramatic emotional damage can gather at Crowbar as Ordinary Boys delivers a full tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey. Expect a night filled with cult classics, nostalgic singalongs, and enough vintage alternative energy to transport the venue straight back to the 1980s underground scene.
Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Act II – Benchmark International Arena – 7PM
Florida rock powerhouse Shinedown brings another explosive hometown performance to the Benchmark International Arena with their “Dance, Kid, Dance” tour. Known for massive hooks, arena-sized emotion, and one of the strongest live productions in modern rock, the band continues to prove why they remain one of the genre’s biggest touring acts.
Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam – Ruth Eckerd Hall – 7PM
Smooth jazz takes center stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall with an evening built around soulful grooves, polished musicianship, and laid-back sophistication. Whether you’re a longtime jazz fan or simply looking for a more relaxed Saturday night soundtrack, this Clearwater jam session promises a classy change of pace from the usual weekend chaos.
Cigars & Soul Block Party – Lutz – 3PM to 1AM
Cigars International Superstore turns Saturday into a marathon celebration with its Cigars & Soul Block Party featuring live music, food trucks, games, vendors, cigars, and enough entertainment to carry the night well past midnight. It’s the kind of event where nobody checks the clock and everyone suddenly has “just one more hour” left in them.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays – Tropicana Field – 4:10PM
Saturday afternoon baseball returns to Tropicana Field as the Rays continue their series against the Angels. Weekend games at the Trop always carry a different energy, with fans filling downtown St. Pete before first pitch and staying long after the final inning wraps up.
Sunday
Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam – Ruth Eckerd Hall
The smooth sounds continue into Sunday with another installment of the Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam at Ruth Eckerd Hall. It’s an easygoing way to close out the weekend with talented musicians, polished performances, and an atmosphere designed entirely around relaxation.
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel – Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Southern rock tradition continues in Clearwater as Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel bring their guitar-driven sound to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre. With roots tied deeply to classic American rock history, the performance blends blues, country, jam-band energy, and storytelling into one unforgettable live experience.
Melissa Grady & Deb Ruby – The Independent
Local talent takes the spotlight at The Independent as Melissa Grady and Deb Ruby deliver an intimate evening of live music in one of St. Pete’s most beloved small venues. Expect strong vocals, relaxed vibes, and the kind of performance best enjoyed with a drink in hand and nowhere else to be.
The Last Drum and Bass Show: Church Sessions – Crowbar
Crowbar closes the weekend with heavy basslines, underground energy, and nonstop movement during The Last Drum and Bass Show: Church Sessions. Expect deep drops, packed dance floors, and a crowd fully committed to ending the weekend at maximum volume.
Southern Hospitality Tour – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
The Southern Hospitality Tour rolls into Tampa with a lineup built for massive crowds and even bigger singalongs. With legendary rock energy and amphitheater-sized production, this Sunday night show is set to deliver one final loud, unforgettable moment before the workweek returns.