Tampa Bay Events
Scheduled Events
Fourth of July Celebration at Channelside -
Friday July 4, 2008
Fireworks will begin at 9pm and can be viewed at many of the venues located at Channelside such as the Florida Aquarium, Tampa convention center and along Bayshore Blvd. Festivities begin at 2pm between the St Pete Times Forum and The Florida Aquarium with live music beginning at 3pm featuring The Sensations until 6:30pm. 93.3FM takes over the music from there.
Freedom Fest at Florida Aquarium, Tampa -
Friday July 4, 2008
Hours extended until 9:30pm. Watch the fireworks outside across the channel or take a powered catamaran (extra charge) into the channel for an awesome view of the fireworks. This boat leaves Channelside at 7pm and offers indoor & outdoor seating with food and drinks.
Busch Gardens July 4th Concert and Fireworks
Friday July 4, 2008
Musical performance starts at 8:15pm featuring Chubby Checker and The Wildcats. Rides open until 9pm. Fireworks begin after musical performance.
Temple Terrace Fireworks
Friday July 4, 2008
Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club
Open Mic Night
Friday July 4 - 8pm
See tomorrows stars and comedians perform.
Sunday July 6 - 9:30pm - Real Jokes Real Laugh
Improv Comedy Center, Tampa
Tampa Bay Bridal Show
July 20 -12pm-4pm
Tampa Bay's largest bridal show will feature over 100 area businesses to help plan your dream wedding. DJs,bakers, representatives from reception halls, fashion designers, florists, etc will be on hand to help you plan your special day.
St Pete Times Forum
Raymond James Stadium
4201 Dale Mabry Hwy N, Tampa
*August 17 - Tampa Bay Bucs vs New England Patriots in the first home pre-season game.
*September 14 - Tampa Bay Bucs vs Atlanta Falcons
*September 28 - Tampa Bay Bucs vs Green Bay Packers
*October 2- South Florida Bulls vs Pittsburgh Panthers
*October 12 - Tampa Bay Bucs vs Carolina Panthers
* October 19 - Tampa Bay Bucs vs Seattle Seahawks
*November 30 - Tampa Bay Bucs vs New Orleans Saints
*December 21 - Tampa Bay Bucs vs San Diego Chargers
* December 28 - Tampa Bay Bucs vs Oakland Raiders
Ford Ampitheatre - Florida State Fairgrounds
Thursday July 3 - 5pm -Crue Fest
Wednesday July 9 - 7pm - Dave Matthews Band
Friday July 25 - 7pm - Brooks and Dunn
Sunday July 27 - 7:30 - Snoop Dog
July 30 - 7:30pm - Journey and Cheap Trick
August 2 Project Revolution Tour - Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, The Bravery, Ashes Divide
August 28 - 7:30pm - Rod Stewart
August 29 - 8:30pm - Kenny Chesney
Livenation.com
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
July 2 & 3 - Chris Rock
July 26-27 - The Backyardigans
August 21-24 - Mamma Mia
October 14-19 - The Wizard of Oz
October 19-22 - Phantom of the Opera
December 9-14- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
December 20-Jan 4, 2009 - Spring Awakening
Jan 20-25- Riverdance
February 3-8 - A Chorus Line
St Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Dr
*July 16 - 7:30pm - Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
*July 20 - 12-4pm- Tampa Bay Bridal Show- over
100 area business including DJs, bakers, fashion and flower experts to help you plan your special day.
*August 2 - 8pm - George Michael in his forst US tour in 17 years. Music from his entire career including the 80s music and pop.
*January 28, 2009- 8pm - Celine Dion - back to support her latest album "Taking Chances" after performing for the last four years at Caeser's Palace in Las Vegas.
Bay Area Reniassance Festival
Saturdays & Sundays February 28- April 15, 2009
Dancing, jousting on horseback, feast on drumsticks and food from 16th century Europe.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
On-going Events
Busch Gardens Summer Nights
Hours extended till 9pm for the summer. Special events throughout the summer. Discover a totally new experience after dark.
Busch Gardens, Tampa
Tampa Bay Lightning - Hockey
Tampa is home to the Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey team. They are members of the National Hockey League who just happened to win the Stanley Cup in the 2003-2004 season. Their home games are played at the St Pete Times Forum in downtown Tampa.
Football
The Tampa Bay area is home for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They have a huge following of fans who engulf Raymond James Stadium for games. SuperBowl XLIII will be played at Raymond James Stadium on February 1, 2009.
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (TBPAC)
Tampa is not only known for its sports but for theater and the arts. Many shows from Broadway hits to music concerts are performed at this venue. There is something to suit everyones taste for entertainment here.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
This museum features over 450 exhibits and an IMAX theatre. The museum is currently promoting Dinosaurs - The exhibition. They also run summer camps for children and have many hands-on exhibits for children and adults alike. There is truely something here for everyone.