Music lovers in St. Petersburg will have a free outdoor concert to look forward to when The Florida Orchestra brings its Raymond James Pops in the Park series to Vinoy Park on Oct. 24, 2026. Set on the city’s waterfront, the event is part of a busy fall season for the orchestra, which is launching a lineup that spans classical masterworks, Pops favorites and family-friendly performances across Tampa Bay.
The free concert comes amid a packed October schedule that also includes Revolution: The Music of The Beatles, a celebration of John Williams at 95, and the opening Masterworks program featuring Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. The orchestra’s fall season is being led by Music Director Michael Francis, who recently welcomed three new full-time musicians to the ensemble and is guiding the group through its 59th season.
Raymond James Pops in the Park is designed to bring the community together in a relaxed, open-air setting, making classical and popular orchestral music accessible to everyone. With Vinoy Park as the backdrop, the performance promises an evening of live music along the waterfront and another chance for Tampa Bay audiences to experience The Florida Orchestra beyond the concert hall.