August 2025 in Tampa Bay: Events, Markets & Concerts Guide

August 2025 in Tampa Bay: Events, Markets & Concerts Guide

  • Emeri Lewkowicz
  • 07/31/25

Experience the full flavor of Tampa Bay this August! Whether you crave blockbuster concerts, themed festivals, lively local markets, or family-friendly fun, there’s something happening every week. Be sure to check Unation Tampa Bay and That’s So Tampa for the latest updates and even more happenings.

🎉 Tampa Bay August 2025 Highlights

  • Big Concerts & Live Shows

    • A.R. Rahman – August 8 | Amalie Arena

    • Katy Perry ft. Rebecca Black – August 29 | Amalie Arena

    • Rod Wave – August 30 | Amalie Arena

    • Additional national and local acts at venues like Jannus Live and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (weekly updates on Unation & That’s So Tampa).

  • Major Events

    • Tampa Bay Comic & Pop Culture Convention (Aug 1–3, Convention Center) – Celebrity guests, cosplay, pop culture fun

    • Bolts Brew Fest (Aug 1, Amalie Arena) – Craft beers, hockey spirit

    • Tampa Bay Home Show (Aug 2–3, Florida State Fairgrounds) – Trends, workshops, home improvement

    • FitFest Tampa Bay (Aug 16–17, FL State Fairgrounds) – Fitness expo, demos, workshops

    • Monster Jam (Aug 22, Amalie Arena) – Family-friendly monster truck thrills

    • American Legion Events (Aug 22–28, Convention Center) – Ceremonies, veteran gatherings

    • Sunset Zip Line Adventure (all month at Empower Adventures) – Unique outdoor thrills

  • Markets You Can’t Miss

    • Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village (Aug 3, 10am–2pm) – 80+ vendors: produce, artisan goods, live music, pet-friendly

    • Water Street Sunday Market (Aug 17, 10am–2pm) – 90+ local makers, food, art, open-air in Downtown

    • Trinity Market at Generations (Aug 2, 9am–2pm) – 80+ vendors, food trucks, community events

    • Midtown Tampa Sunshine Market (Aug 23, 10am–2pm) – Gourmet foods, baked goods, local art

    • Oldsmar Saturday Market (Aug 2, 9am–1pm) – Fresh produce, handmade crafts, kids’ activities

    • Gulfport Night Market (First Friday) (Aug 1, evening) – Local art, food, and pop-ups

  • More Ongoing Fun

    • Baseball Games (all month) – Catch the Tampa Tarpons, Bradenton Marauders, Tampa Bay Rays for classic summer fun

📅 August 2025 Tampa Bay Events & Markets Chart

Date(s) Event/Market/Festival Location Highlights
Aug 1–3 Tampa Bay Comic Con Tampa Convention Center Celebrities, cosplay, pop culture
Aug 1 Bolts Brew Fest Amalie Arena Craft beer, Lightning fans
Aug 1 Gulfport Night Market (First Friday) Downtown Gulfport Art, food, local businesses
Aug 2 Trinity Market at Generations 1540 Little Rd, Trinity 80+ vendors, food trucks, family fun
Aug 2 Oldsmar Saturday Market Oldsmar City Hall Local produce, crafts, kids’ zone
Aug 2–3 Tampa Bay Home Show Florida State Fairgrounds Trends, workshops, giveaways
Aug 3 Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village Hyde Park Village 80+ vendors, live music, pet-friendly
Aug (various) Baseball Games (Tarpons, Marauders, Rays) Multiple stadiums Family fun, local sports
Aug 8 A.R. Rahman in Concert Amalie Arena Legendary artist, global hits
Aug 16–17 FitFest Tampa Bay Florida State Fairgrounds Fitness expo, competitions
Aug 17 Water Street Sunday Market Water Street, Downtown 90+ local makers, food, open-air market
Aug 22 Monster Jam Amalie Arena Monster trucks, family-fun
Aug 22–28 American Legion Events Tampa Convention Center Veterans’ ceremonies, gatherings
Aug 23 Midtown Tampa Sunshine Market Midtown Tampa Food, art, local goods, entertainment
Aug 29 Katy Perry ft. Rebecca Black Amalie Arena Pop sensation, live show
Aug 30 Rod Wave Amalie Arena Hip-hop concert, top charts
Aug (all) Sunset Zip Line Adventure Empower Adventures Scenic outdoor thrills
 

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