The Tampa weekend events offer the kind of variety that rewards just showing up. Whether you’re drawn to the energy of the World Cup, the soulful community, or four-legged friends looking for furever homes, there’s something this weekend that will stick with you.
World Cup USA Watch PartyWhat: USA vs Paraguay Watch PartyWhen: Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.mWhere: Al Lang Stadium, 230 1st Street SE, St. PeteCost: $10 per person
Watch USA take on Paraguay in Group D on the second day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Tampa Bay Rowdies, Great Bay Distributors, and PMB events have teamed up to stream the match for fans. The game starts at 9:00 p.m. arrive early to find your seat before the game starts. Watch party tickets are available online for $10.
Soul Food TourWhat: Soul Food FestivalWhen: Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Where: Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., TampaCost: General Admission $22.80
Experience soul food, live R&B performances, vendors, and more when the Soul Food Tour stops in Tampa. Come and celebrate culture with soulful vibes and R&B classics at Curtis Hixon Park. The music won’t stop. From live R&B performances to DJ sets, the festival will have non-stop energy. You can get early bird general admission tickets before the event or upgrade to the VIP Experience for exclusive areas, open bar, and meet & great opportunities.
Pitch a PupWhat: Pet adoption eventWhen: Satday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Where: Hotel Haya, 1412 E 7th Ave., TampaCost: General admission $5 donation
Mercy Full Project hosts Pitch a Pup, a dog adoption event at Hotel Haya in Ybor City. Meet adoptable dogs and help support Mercy Full Project’s mission. Your $5 donation helps provide medical care, food, and supplies to help rescue pups. The event will have light refreshments, photo ops, and giveaways. It’s family and pet friendly!
Other Events
The weekend activities in Tampa feature a music scene that delivers across the spectrum, from a stadium country show and an R&B tour to an outdoor jazz night market. Whatever your mood, there’s a reason to be out.
Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show: Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, TampaKali Uchis: For The Girls Tour With Special Guest Mariah The Scientist: Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. Highway 301 North, TampaJazz Night Market at Corner Club in Tampa: Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Corner Club Tampa, 1502 E. Sligh Ave., TampaMore To Explore This Week
Weeknights in Tampa deliver a strong and varied run. A progressive metal show, a jazz jam, a stand-up comedy night, and a one-act opera make for a lineup that covers just about every corner of Tampa’s arts and entertainment scene, giving you reason enough to get out of the house every night of the week.
Between the Buried and Me: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., TampaCentral Park Jazz Jam: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tampa Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central Ave., TampaNatasha Chandel: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Funny Bone Comedy Club Restaurant, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., C-112, TampaThe Love of Three Oranges (One-Act Version): Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Main Theatre, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa