Tampa Bay This Week: BTS, Black Heritage Fest and Lightning Playoffs |
Your complete guide to the biggest events happening around the Bay this week |
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Tampa Bay is buzzing this week! From sold-out stadium concerts to playoff hockey and cultural celebrations, there is something for everyone. Here is your complete guide to the can't-miss events happening April 23-30, 2026.
Music and Concerts
BTS World Tour Arirang - Saturday, April 25 at 8pm The global K-pop phenomenon hits Tampa for a sold-out stadium show. The seven-member group has redefined global pop, collecting four No. 1 hits in nine months and earning TIME's Entertainer of the Year in 2020. Tampa Bay Boulevard is closed in front of the stadium through April 29 for a massive merchandise tent drawing thousands of ARMY fans daily.
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Fest - Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26 at noon The area's largest African American event features R and B, jazz, and gospel performances. This year's lineup includes Stone City Band, Tina P, Althea Rene, and Stokley. The festival also hosts business seminars focused on empowering the Black community through entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Recognized six times by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events.
WMNF Tropical Heatwave - Saturday, April 25, 4:30pm-11:59pm Nine acts across multiple stages including Cracker, Keller Williams, Eilen Jewell, and the Betty Fox Band. One of Tampa's most reliably great live music nights of the year, covering everything from alt-rock and blues to reggae, punk, and Latin percussion.
Florence and The Machine: Everybody Scream - Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30pm
Sports
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota Twins - All Weekend Friday, April 24 at 7:10pm | Saturday, April 25 at 4:10pm | Sunday, April 26 at 1:40pm
Tampa Bay Lightning Playoffs vs. Montreal Canadiens The Bolts are battling the Canadiens in the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Upcoming home game: Game 5 - Wednesday, April 29 at Benchmark International Arena (Time TBD)
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC - Saturday, April 25 at 7:30pm
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Sarasota Paradise - Saturday, April 25 at 7:30pm
Festivals and Special Events
Ink Mania Fest - Friday-Sunday, April 24-26 Three days of tattoo artistry, live water marbling by NYC artist Nakkab, fire performances, Custom Cruiser Showdown, and the Ink Mania Master Canvas art competition benefiting Academy Prep.
Busch Gardens Food, Wine and Garden Festival - Weekends through May 10 Free concerts every weekend with 20 chart-topping acts. This weekend features the festival atmosphere with reserved seating available from $9.99.
J.C. Newman Founder's Day - Saturday, April 25, 11am-3pm Celebrating 130+ years of cigar-making with factory tours, live music, food trucks, and a Cuban sandwich eating contest.
Bucs Beach Bash - Saturday, April 25, 11am-8pm 6th annual beachfront celebration timed for NFL Draft Weekend with live entertainment and VIP fan experiences.
St. Anthony's Triathlon - All Weekend, April 24-26 USA Triathlon's Race of the Year returns with Olympic, Sprint, and Meek and Mighty distance events starting with a sunrise swim off the St. Pete Pier.
Tampa Purples You: K-Pop Fan Festival - All Weekend, April 24-26, 1pm-9pm BTS ARMY meetups, photocard trading, random play dance, cultural food vendors, and themed photo zones drawing thousands of fans from across the country.
Other Highlights
Trap Orchestra Live! 1 Year Anniversary - Friday, April 24, 7:30-10pm
K-Pop Night on Ice - Saturday, April 25, 6:30-8:30pm First-ever K-Pop themed skate night with DJ Reign spinning idol hits.
Movie On The Lawn: Mamma Mia - Wednesday, April 29, 8-10pm
Armand Hammer - Thursday, April 30 at 7pm
That's your week, Tampa Bay. Get out there and enjoy everything the Bay has to offer! |