Month: October 2026
Gators, Ghosts & Goblins Halloween at Gatorland – 10/30/26
Families looking for a spooky-but-friendly Halloween outing will want to mark October 30, 2026 on the calendar for Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts & Goblins celebration. While the email highlights several Tampa Bay fall and Halloween events, this Gatorland event stands out as a seasonal pick for those seeking a fun themed experience with plenty of Florida…
Halloween Spookquarium at Clearwater Marine Aquarium – 10/30/26
Families looking for a festive way to celebrate Halloween can head to Clearwater Marine Aquarium for its Halloween Spookquarium on October 30, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 249 Windward Passage in Clearwater. The event promises a fun-filled afternoon of spooky but kid-friendly entertainment throughout the aquarium, making it an easy pick for…
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue — 05/02/27
The Florida Orchestra is set to end its season with a bold, boundary-crossing performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue on May 2, 2027. Part of the Masterworks series, the concert promises a mix of classical tradition and jazzy energy, with the program also featuring works by Stravinsky and Frank Zappa. The orchestra describes the evening…
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue — 05/01/27
The Florida Orchestra will bring Gershwin’s iconic jazz-classical fusion, Rhapsody in Blue, to the stage on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mahaffey Theater, with an additional performance on Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The concert is part of the orchestra’s Masterworks series and promises an evening…
The Wonderful Music of Oz — 01/24/27
The Florida Orchestra is inviting audiences to follow the Yellow Brick Road for a night of musical magic with The Wonderful Music of Oz. Set for Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, the concert celebrates the beloved songs and scores inspired by Oz, from The Wizard of Oz…
The Wonderful Music of Oz — 01/22/27
The Florida Orchestra will invite audiences to follow the Yellow Brick Road when The Wonderful Music of Oz comes to the Straz Center on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 pm, with a second performance set for Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 pm at the Mahaffey Theater. The concert promises a magical journey through the beloved…
Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet — 01/17/27
The Florida Orchestra will bring one of classical music’s most dramatic love stories to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet on Jan. 17, 2027. The Masterworks program, led by conductor JoAnn Falletta, promises an evening built around Tchaikovsky’s emotional orchestral fantasy, a work that captures the passion, tension and heartbreak of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers.…
Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet — 01/16/27
The Florida Orchestra will bring one of classical music’s most passionate scores to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet on Jan. 16, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mahaffey Theater. Led by music director JoAnn Falletta, the concert promises a dramatic evening built around Tchaikovsky’s famous overture-fantasy, a sweeping musical retelling of Shakespeare’s doomed…
Holiday Pops — 12/13/26
Tampa Bay’s beloved holiday tradition returns as The Florida Orchestra presents Holiday Pops on Dec. 13, 2026, at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Led by conductor Chelsea Gallo, the program brings the classic sounds of the season to life in a festive concert designed for audiences of all ages. The family-friendly performance is part of the orchestra’s…
Holiday Pops — 12/12/26
The Florida Orchestra is bringing back one of Tampa Bay’s favorite seasonal traditions with Holiday Pops on Dec. 12, 2026. Led by conductor Chelsea Gallo, the concert promises the classic sounds of the season in a festive performance designed for the whole family. The Dec. 12 show will be held at Mahaffey Theater in St.…
