Things To Do in Tampa This Weekend: February 27-March 1

With roaring engines, soaring monster trucks, and music icons gracing Tampa Bay's stage, there will be no shortage of excitement this weekend. With the high-speed intensity of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the adrenaline rush of Monster Jam, and the ageless hits of Barry Manilow, you'll enjoy endless action all weekend long. You can also check out a wide variety of entertainment options throughout the week, including comedy and magic performances; you won't have to look far to find something fun to do.

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is a premier annual motorsports event that transforms downtown St. Petersburg into a temporary 1.8-mile, 14-turn street racing circuit. It serves as the season opener for the NTT INDYCAR Series, North America's top open-wheel racing championship, drawing fast-paced competition, passionate fans, and a festival-style atmosphere along the waterfront and city streets.

Monster Jam is a high-energy live motorsport experience where massive, custom-built trucks perform gravity-defying stunts, racing, and freestyle competitions. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, pyrotechnics, and ear-shaking sound, Monster Jam combines speed, skill, and spectacle, making it one of the most thrilling live touring events in motorsports entertainment.

Barry Manilow: The Last Tampa Concert brings one of pop music's most iconic entertainers to Tampa's Benchmark International Arena. With a career spanning more than five decades, Manilow has sold over 85 million albums worldwide and produced hits such as "Mandy," "Copacabana," and "I Write the Songs." A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning performer, he's known for his charismatic stage presence and timeless catalog that has resonated across generations.

Tampa's weekend features an array of comical entertainment, delicious foods, creative arts and crafts, and fun activities. With laughter, food, and art as the basis of its experience, the city has created amazing cultural offerings and community spaces to enjoy:

Weeknights in Tampa bring laughs, legends, and a little bit of the unexpected. From open mic energy to big-name performances and bold stage acts, Monday through Thursday proves the party doesn't wait for the weekend: