Concert venues
Where to go for live music in Tampa Bay
August 7, 2008
Ford Amphitheatre
4800 N. U.S. Highway 301 -
Tampa
(813) 740-2446
The Ford Amphitheatre is the largest outdoor venue in the area, located at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive -
Tampa
813-301-2500
The St. Pete Times Forum, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, is located on Channelside Drive in downtown Tampa. The St. Pete Times Forum is also home to the Tampa Bay Storm and hosts concerts, the circus, ice shows, basketball and boxing.
Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 N McMullen Booth Rd -
Clearwater
727-791-7400
A medium-sized venue for music and theatre performances.
Jannus Landing
205 Second St. -
St. Petersburg
727-896-2276
An outdoor music venue showcasing a diverse selection of live musical acts from around the world.
State Theatre
687 Central Ave. -
St. Petersburg
727-895-3045
A restored theatre dating back to 1924, The State Theatre has a wonderful lobby with guitars on display. Enter the stage area and find 3 bars, a room for 400 people, a huge stage and concert setting. The balcony holds hundreds more, with VIP private seating.
Skipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper Rd. -
Tampa
(813) 971-0666
Tampa's award-winning blues bar is beloved for its Florida ambiance. Skipper's has been serving up Southern cuisine and live music in a tropical by-way-of-the-bayou setting.
The Orpheum
1902 N. Avenida Republica De Cuba -
Tampa
813-248-9500
Ybor party bar for the hipster set
Rasher Tierney's
5106 14th St. W. - Bradenton941-752-1531
Step into Rasher Tierney's for a taste of Ireland, with authentic foods, a game of darts, and good music in a traditional Irish pub setting.
Lakeland Center
701 West Lime Street - LakelandThe Lakeland Center is home to four different sections: Youkey Theatre, Sikes Hall, Jenkins Arena and the Exhibition Hall. There's no limit as to what can be hosted here, from concerts, to comedy tours, spectator sports and much more.
The Jazz Club of Sarasota
330 S. Pineapple Ave #111 - Sarasota941-316-9207
"Everything Jazz" with the most to offer Sarasota.
Uptown Bar
658 Central Avenue - Saint Petersburg727-463-0567
One of downtown Saint Petersburg's favorite dive bars.
City of St. Petersburg Coliseum
535 Fourth Ave. N. - St. Petersburg(727) 892-5202
The historic St. Petersburg Coliseum, built in 1924, has hosted many events over the decades, ranging from big band and swing tea dances to contemporary concerts and trade shows. The hardwood dance floor holds hundreds of couples easily, and private alcoves ring the dance floor. Events are updated on their website.
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th Street - Sarasota941-954-4101
Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Sports Complex home to spring training for the Cincinnati Reds baseball. Hosts the Sarasota Blues Festival, Florida High School Athletic Association and Circus Sarasota.
New World Brewery
1313 E. 8th Ave. -
Tampa
813-248-4969
Ybor City bar boasting extensive beer menu, delicious pizzas and a laid back atmosphere.
Hard Rock Live
6050 Universal Blvd -
Orlando
407-351-5483
Experience a rock 'n' roll rolodex of top-level national and international acts.
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Patty The Radio Girl from Lakeland - December 25, 2008 at 6:14 PM
There's going to be a great line up of bands in honor of the Super Bowl on January 31st at The State Theatre in St. Pete...Tampa Bay's award winnin...
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