New year, same urge to buy a ticket and yell lyrics with strangers — and Best concerts coming to Tampa in 2026 are already stacking up fast. From massive stadium sing-alongs to intimate arena shows, Tampa Bay’s concert calendar, live music, and tour dates are shaping up to be one unforgettable year. I’ve rounded up the biggest names, hottest tours, and most buzz-worthy nights, all sorted by date so your group chat can finally get organized.
Official ticket links and tour details can always be found on the artists’ official websites or trusted platforms like Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and venue pages like Raymond James Stadium, Yuengling Center, and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. Follow updates and announcements via social media on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook by searching each artist’s official page.
January kicks off loud
Kings of Leon
🗓️ Saturday, January 31
📍 Benchmark International Arena
The year starts with indie-rock royalty as Kings of Leon bring their iconic anthems to Tampa. With arena energy, rock nostalgia, and crowd-sing-alongs, this show is guaranteed to feel like a giant group therapy session set to guitars. Photo via Kings of Leon
February brings nostalgia and power
Rascal Flatts: Life Is A Highway Tour
🗓️ Friday, February 13
📍 Benchmark International Arena
Country fans get their wish with Rascal Flatts delivering heartfelt harmonies and highway-ready hits, packed with country vibes, nostalgic lyrics, and feel-good energy.
Sabaton: Legends on Tour
🗓️ Tuesday, February 10
📍 Yuengling Center
Metal history meets theatrical storytelling with Sabaton’s epic production, fueled by heavy riffs, war anthems, and massive visuals.
Andrea Bocelli: Romanza – 30th Anniversary World Tour
🗓️ Tuesday, February 17
📍 Benchmark International Arena
Bocelli brings elegance to Tampa with soaring vocals and orchestral beauty, blending classical music, romantic ballads, and timeless artistry.
Barry Manilow: The Last Tampa Concert
🗓️ Friday, February 27
📍 Benchmark International Arena
This farewell show promises tears, nostalgia, and iconic sing-alongs, powered by legendary hits, emotional moments, and fan devotion. Photo via Barry Manilow
March turns up the volume
Zach Bryan: With Heaven On Tour
🗓️ Saturday, March 14
📍 Raymond James Stadium
Country-folk powerhouse Zach Bryan fills the stadium with raw emotion, backed by storytelling lyrics, stadium vibes, and huge crowds.
April explodes with variety
Billy Strings
🗓️ Wednesday, April 8
📍 Benchmark International Arena
A night of bluegrass-meets-rock magic fueled by virtuoso guitar, jam-band energy, and genre-bending sound.
Eric Church: Free The Machine Tour
🗓️ Saturday, April 11
📍 Benchmark International Arena
Outlaw country takes center stage with gritty vocals, arena anthems, and Southern swagger.
Romeo Santos & Prince Royce – Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour 2026
🗓️ Sunday, April 26
📍 Benchmark International Arena
Latin pop and bachata collide in a night of romantic rhythms, dance-floor hits, and crowd-moving beats. Photo via Romeo Santos
Florence + The Machine: Everybody Scream Tour
🗓️ Tuesday, April 28
📍 Benchmark International Arena
Expect drama, emotion, and massive choruses powered by art-pop sound, theatrical energy, and soaring vocals.
May brings classic rock vibes
Journey: Final Frontier Tour
🗓️ Friday, May 15
📍 Benchmark International Arena
Sing every word as Journey delivers timeless hits, arena rock, and nostalgic power.
Triumph: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour
🗓️ Sunday, May 24
📍 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Classic rock fans get a jolt of electric guitars, throwback anthems, and stadium-sized sound.
June gets heavy and soulful
Evanescence 2026 World Tour (with Spiritbox & Nova Twins)
🗓️ Friday, June 12
📍 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Dark, dramatic, and powerful, this night blends alt-metal, female-fronted rock, and massive stage production. Photo via Evanescence
Josh Groban with Special Guest Jennifer Hudson
🗓️ Friday, June 19
📍 Benchmark International Arena
Two powerhouse voices unite for an evening of soulful vocals, Broadway magic, and emotional ballads.
July keeps it fun
Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15
📍 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
A double-dose of classic rock brings back radio favorites, summer vibes, and crowd-pleasing hits.
Megan Moroney: The Cloud 9 Tour
🗓️ Friday, July 17
📍 Benchmark International Arena
Country pop rises with fresh anthems, relatable lyrics, and viral energy.
August goes full rock mode
Mötley Crüe: The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins
🗓️ Saturday, August 15
📍 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Expect pyrotechnics, leather, and loud guitars powered by 80s glam, stadium spectacle, and rock chaos. Photo via Mötley Crüe
Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte: North American Tour 2026
🗓️ Tuesday, August 18
📍 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Two generations of rock collide with metalcore riffs, pop-punk hooks, and huge mosh-pit energy.
September to November finish strong
Ricardo Montaner: El Ultimo Regreso Tour
🗓️ Tuesday, September 15
📍 Yuengling Center
Latin pop legend Montaner brings romantic classics, emotional storytelling, and timeless melodies.
Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour
🗓️ Saturday, November 7
📍 Raymond James Stadium
Sheeran’s loop pedals and global hits turn Tampa into one giant sing-along fueled by pop magic, acoustic charm, and stadium-wide vibes.
Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour
🗓️ Friday, November 13
📍 Benchmark International Arena
Expect a full production, big pop-star spectacle, and a crowd that treats every hook like it’s a headline, driven by viral hits, fashion-forward visuals, and dance-ready beats. Photo via Doja Cat
BONUS: Florida shows worth the drive
Sometimes the Best concerts coming to Tampa in 2026 means jumping on I-4 for something extra special. These nearby shows deliver festival energy, must-see tours, and road-trip-worthy vibes.
GHOST: Skeletour World Tour 2026 (Orlando)
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21
📍 Kia Center
Nine Inch Nails: Peel It Back Tour (Jacksonville)
🗓️ Saturday, February 7
📍 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Photo via Nine Inch Nails
TWICE (Orlando)
🗓️ Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28
📍 Kia Center
Cardi B: Little Miss Drama Tour (Sunrise)
🗓️ Tuesday, April 14
📍 Amerant Bank Arena
Photo via Cardi B
Ariana Grande: The Eternal Sunshine Tour (Sunrise)
🗓️ Tuesday, June 30; Thursday, July 2; Friday, July 3
📍 Amerant Bank Arena
EDC Orlando (Orlando)
🗓️ Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8
📍 Tinker Field
Vans Warped Tour Orlando (Orlando)
🗓️ Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15
📍 Camping World Stadium
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