Get ready because “Florence + The Machine Tampa” is here in full glory — the band is returning to Tampa on April 28, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena as part of their massive “Everybody Scream” tour. The English indie rock powerhouse, led by the ethereal Florence Welch, hasn’t played in Tampa since September 2012—that’s a painful fourteen years of waiting.
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Why This Show Matters
A Spiritual Reunion
In the time since their last Tampa stop, we’ve survived pandemics, presidential meme cycles, and somewhere around thirty-eight streaming services. The emotional drought has been real. But now Welch is coming to baptize us in poetic anguish. The show promises to be the kind of set where you forget where you are, who you came with — maybe even why you pretended you didn’t love a harp solo.
A New Era: “Everybody Scream”
The upcoming album, Everybody Scream, officially drops on October 31, 2025. Wikipedia. The tour supporting it has just been announced and includes the Tampa date. Pitchfork If you’ve loved the earlier albums, this one’s positioned as Welch’s most personal piece yet — steeped in mysticism, folk horror, magic, and poetry.
Tickets & What to Know
The show in Tampa is scheduled for 7:30 PM on April 28. benchmarkintlarena.com Doors open around 60–90 minutes beforehand. Tickets will go on sale soon via Ticketmaster, so sign up for the presale at florenceandthemachine.net and mark your calendar. That\’s So Tampa
A few quick tips:
- Mobile-only tickets will likely be in effect, as the arena specifies for concerts. benchmarkintlarena.com+1
- Act fast. This date is going to sell out.
- If you’re traveling, book accommodations now — post-concert hotel rates go up faster than you can say “dog days are over.”
The Venue & Region
Located at 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, the Benchmark International Arena offers modern amenities, accessible seating, and a full event-day experience. benchmarkintlarena.com Bring friends, bring family, or arrive solo — but definitely bring your full emotional self. The sunny vibe of Florida meets the stormy sadness of a Florence set, and the result? Magic.
This isn’t just another concert. This is a symbolic return, a renewal of an emotional contract between artist and audience. If you’re wondering whether to go — ask yourself: When was the last time you were spiritually cleansed by music? When was the last time you stood barefoot on a metaphorical stage and screamed your truth with the band? That’s what’s coming on April 28 in Tampa.
So mark your calendar. Subscribe at florenceandthemachine.net. Set an alarm. Summon a spirit guide. Because the Florence + The Machine Tampa moment you’ve been waiting for… it’s nearly here.
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