Arts & Entertainment Tampa Bay

Bayfront Center - St. Petersburg

The 231,000-square-foot Bayfront Center (BFC) is St. Petersburg's bayside jewel. Located directly on the waterfront, Bayfront Center offers a dramatic backdrop as well as an unparalleled view of Tampa Bay. Long considered one of St. Petersburg's most recognizable landmarks, the multi-faceted complex houses a number of sports, entertainment convention, meeting and dining facilities.

Florida Orchestra - Tampa

Now in its 35th season The Florida Orchestra is recognized as Tampa Bay's leading performing arts institution, one of the leading professional symphony orchestras in Florida, and one of the best regional orchestras in America. With a full orchestra of 80 professional musicians, the Orchestra performs more than 150 concerts annually, including Masterworks, Super Pops, Coffee Concerts, Blue Jeans Classics, Kids Time Classics, free parks concerts, youth concerts and concerts at Pasco County's Center for the Arts in River Ridge.

The Lakeland Center - Lakeland

The Lakeland Center is located in the Heart of Central Florida, just between Orlando and Tampa off of Interstate-4. It is one of the premier venues for Conventions, Sports, Entertainment and so much more.

Mahaffey Theatre - St. Petersburg

From BROADWAY to cool nights of JAZZ ...From energetic DANCE to fun-filled FAMILY events... You'll find something for everyone at the Mahaffey Theater.

Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater

Ruth Eckerd Hall is convenient to all Tampa Bay communities and serves a five-county area. The hall also warmly welcomes its international visitors and artists to the acoustically perfect center.

Southwest Florida Symphony - Fort Myers

The Southwest Florida Symphony includes our Orchestra, Adult and Children's Choruses (numbering 150 strong), our talented Youth Orchestra and Chamber Groups.

We have four terrific Conductors and offer twenty three concerts. Topping it off, this year's schedule includes over twenty globally acclaimed guest artists.

Whether you are a seasoned Symphony lover, or new to us, you'll find a music program that is sure to delight. Join us as we celebrate our 43rd year!

St. Pete Times Forum - Tampa

Florida's premier sports and entertainment destination and home of the 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center - Tampa

The Center is located on a nine acre site along the east bank of the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa, and provides an environment for a wide variety of performances, concerts, and events. The $57 million (in 1987 dollars), 300,000 square foot, state-of-the-art complex is the largest performing arts center in the Southeastern United States.

Tampa Theatre - Tampa

Tampa Theatre set a new standard of excellence for entertainment in town with extravagant vaudeville shows, concerts by the Tampa Theatre Symphony Orchestra and silent films.

M.A.D. Theatre - Tampa

M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa incorporates the three performing arts, Music, Acting, & Dance, to bring musical theatre to stages throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Theme Parks & Museums

Playhouse Disney- Info about your favorite Playhouse Disney shows on the Disney Channel.

Universal Studios Orlando - Information about Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Includes tickets, hours, maps, transportation, and accommodation.

Walt Disney World- Walt Disney World Resorts and the Magic Kingdom

MOSI- Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, FL. Featuring 450 exhibits, live science demonstrations, and an IMAX theatre.

Busch Gardens- News, accommodation guide, park information, and online ticket ordering for the African and wildlife themed park.

Florida Aquarium- Home to over 10000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and all over the world.

Hotels

Downtown Tampa Hotels - Your source for hotels in the downtown Tampa area. All of our hotels have been inspected, approved and rated by AAA and the Mobile Travel Guide, the authorities in hotel inspection, to guarantee comfort, cleanliness, and value.