Tampa Bay Events: Mid-May to End of May 2025
Looking for the best things to do in Tampa Bay this May? Here’s your ultimate, visually aesthetic guide to the top events happening from now through the end of the month. Whether you’re a local, a new homebuyer, or just visiting, discover the vibrant culture, music, food, and fun that make Tampa Bay special. Mark your calendar and make the most of May!
🎶 Music & Festival Highlights
· AC/DC – Power Up Tour 2025
o When: May 16, 2025
o Where: Raymond James Stadium
o What: Legendary rockers AC/DC bring their electrifying “Power Up” tour to Tampa for one night only.
· Sunset Music Festival
o When: May 24–26, 2025
o Where: Raymond James Stadium
o What: One of the nation’s premier EDM festivals, featuring top DJs, immersive art, and high-energy crowds.
· Halsey: For My Last Trick
o When: May 24, 2025
o Where: MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
o What: Halsey’s dynamic tour with special guests The Warning and Alvvays.
🍕 Food, Drink & Cultural Festivals
· St. Pete Italian Fest
o When: May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
o Where: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg
o What: Celebrate Italian culture with authentic cuisine, live music, a car show, art exhibits, wine tastings, and family activities.
· Caribbean Street Fest
o When: May 17, 2025
o Where: Lakeland Square Mall
o What: Enjoy Caribbean flavors, music, and vibrant street festivities.
· Tampa Saigon Night Market X Yuengling Foodie World! Asia Family Fun!
o When: May 23–24, 2025, 3:00–10:00 PM
o Where: Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, Tampa
o What: Experience Southeast Asian cuisine, live performances, games, and family fun. Free entry and parking.
· St. Pete Food Truck Festival
o When: May 25, 2025
o Where: 3 Daughters Brewing
o What: Sample a wide array of eats from Tampa Bay’s best food trucks.
· Seafood Festival
o When: May 24, 2025
o Where: St. Petersburg College
o What: Savor fresh seafood, live entertainment, and local arts.
· Tampa Bay Margarita Festival
o When: May 25, 2025
o Where: Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
o What: Sip creative margaritas from 50+ vendors, enjoy live music, and cap the night with fireworks.
· Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival: 5K Sip and Savor
o When: Throughout May
o Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
o What: Gourmet bites, fine wine, and a scenic 5K run with live music.
· Tampa May Brunch
o When: May 25, 2025, 12:30 PM
o Where: Rome + Fig Restaurant
o What: A social brunch gathering-perfect for foodies and friends.
🌱 Art, Oddities & Markets
· Plantae Palooza Garden Festival
o When: May 18, 2025
o Where: Hollis Garden, Lakeland
o What: Free botanical celebration with rare plants, expert talks, and local vendors.
· World Oddities Expo
o When: May 31, 2025, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
o Where: The Coliseum, St. Petersburg
o What: Macabre art, live entertainment, tattoo artists, and oddities vendors.
· Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival
o When: May 24–25, 2025, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM (Sat), 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Sun)
o Where: 735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
o What: Handcrafted art, live music, and local food at the historic Sponge Docks.
· St. Armands Fine Art Festival
o When: May 24–25, 2025, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
o Where: St. Armands Circle, Sarasota
o What: Original fine art and crafts from top artisans, free admission.
· Tampa Paint Your Pet – Fundraiser
o When: May 25, 2025, 1:00 PM
o Where: New World Tampa
o What: Paint your pet and support local animal charities.
🛍️ Weekly & Specialty Markets
· Saturday Sunshine Market
o When: May 24, 2025
o Where: Midtown Tampa
o What: Shop local produce, crafts, and enjoy live entertainment.
· The Market: Asian & Pacific American Heritage Celebration
o When: May 18, 2025, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
o Where: Water Street Tampa
o What: Celebrate AAPI heritage with food, art, and cultural activities.
· Downtown Saturday Market / Ybor City Saturday Market
o When: Saturdays in May
o Where: Centennial Park, Ybor City
o What: Local vendors, fresh produce, and handmade goods.
· Tampa Riverwalk Craft Beer Fest
o When: May 11, 2025
o Where: Tampa Riverwalk
o What: Sample local craft brews, live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors.
⚡ Sports, Nightlife & Unique Experiences
· WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
o When: May 24, 2025, 8:00 PM
o Where: Yuengling Center, Tampa
o What: See WWE superstars live, including Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul and John Cena’s farewell tour.
· El Tempo Daylife & Perro Negro
o When: May 18, 2025, 11:00 AM
o Where: Seminole Hard Rock Tampa
o What: Poolside party with J Alvarez and top DJs.
· L8 Night Flights Pop Up Event
o When: May 25, 2025
o Where: St. Pete Pier
o What: Late-night pop-up with music and immersive experiences.
· Tampa Roller Derby – 20th Anniversary Game
o When: May 25, 2025, 8:00–11:00 PM
o Where: Skate World, Tampa
o What: Celebrate 20 years of Tampa Roller Derby with an action-packed game.
· National Bike Month Celebration
o When: May 22, 2025, 5:30 PM
o Where: Thousand & One
o What: Celebrate cycling with group rides and community fun.
· Tampa Tarpons vs. Palm Beach Cardinals
o When: Various dates in May
o Where: George M. Steinbrenner Field
o What: Minor league baseball action.
· Jigsaw Dating®: Tampa Bay May Coffee Shop Speed Dating (Ages 25-45+)
o When: May 24, 2025, 3:00 PM
o Where: Kahwa Coffee
o What: Meet new people in a relaxed, fun setting.
· II PLIM POUL / ALL BLACK SOIREE
o When: May 24, 2025, 10:00 PM
o Where: Bon Zanmi Restaurant
o What: A chic night out with music, dancing, and style.
· Happy Haitian Flag Day
o When: May 18, 2025, 9:00 PM
o Where: Club Play Tampa
o What: Celebrate Haitian heritage with music and festivities.
🎭 Tech, Art & Community
· poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Festival
o When: May 14, 2025
o Where: Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
o What: Tampa Bay’s largest tech event, featuring industry leaders, innovation showcases, and networking.
Quick-Glance Event Table
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Date(s) |
Event Name |
Location |
Highlight |
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May 14 |
poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Festival |
Mahaffey Theater, St. Pete |
Tech innovation & networking |
|
May 16 |
AC/DC – Power Up Tour 2025 |
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa |
Iconic rock concert |
|
May 17 |
St. Pete Italian Fest |
Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg |
Italian food, music, cars |
|
May 18 |
Plantae Palooza Garden Festival |
Hollis Garden, Lakeland |
Botanical fest, rare plants |
|
May 18 |
Caribbean Street Fest |
(Check local listings) |
Caribbean food & music |
|
May 18 |
El Tempo Daylife & Perro Negro |
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa |
Pool party, J Alvarez |
|
May 18 |
The Market: Asian & Pacific American Heritage |
Water Street Tampa |
AAPI food, art, culture |
|
May 18 |
Happy Haitian Flag Day |
Club Play Tampa |
Haitian music & celebration |
|
May 22 |
National Bike Month Celebration |
Thousand & One |
Group rides & activities |
|
May 23–24 |
Tampa Saigon Night Market X Yuengling Foodie |
Yuengling Draft Haus, Tampa |
Asian street food, family fun |
|
May 24 |
Saturday Sunshine Market |
Midtown Tampa |
Market, music, crafts |
|
May 24 |
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event |
Yuengling Center, Tampa |
Live WWE wrestling |
|
May 24 |
Jigsaw Dating Coffee Shop Speed Dating |
Kahwa Coffee, Tampa |
Meet new people |
|
May 24 |
II PLIM POUL / ALL BLACK SOIREE |
Bon Zanmi Restaurant |
Nightlife event |
|
May 24 |
Halsey: For My Last Trick |
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre |
Pop concert, special guests |
|
May 24–25 |
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival |
Tarpon Springs |
Art, crafts, music |
|
May 24–25 |
St. Armands Fine Art Festival |
St. Armands Circle, Sarasota |
Fine art, crafts |
|
May 24–26 |
Sunset Music Festival |
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa |
EDM festival |
|
May 25 |
Tampa Bay Margarita Festival |
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park |
Margaritas & fireworks |
|
May 25 |
Tampa May Brunch |
Rome + Fig Restaurant, Tampa |
Social brunch |
|
May 25 |
Tampa Paint Your Pet – Fundraiser |
New World Tampa |
Art for a cause |
|
May 25 |
L8 Night Flights Pop Up Event |
St. Pete Pier |
Nightlife, immersive art |
|
May 25 |
Tampa Roller Derby – 20th Anniversary Game |
Skate World, Tampa |
Roller derby action |
|
May 31 |
World Oddities Expo |
The Coliseum, St. Petersburg |
Oddities, art, performances |
|
Saturdays |
Downtown Saturday Market / Ybor City Market |
Centennial Park, Ybor City |
Local vendors, food, crafts |
|
(May) |
St. Pete Food Truck Festival |
St. Petersburg |
Food trucks, local eats |
|
(May) |
Seafood Festival |
Various Locations |
Fresh seafood, live music |
|
Throughout May |
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival: 5K Sip... |
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay |
Food, wine, live music, 5K |
|
Various May |
Tampa Tarpons vs. Palm Beach Cardinals |
George M. Steinbrenner Field |
Minor league baseball |
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Event details are current as of May 14, 2025. For tickets and updates, visit official event pages or contact venues directly.
