Things To Do in Tampa This Weekend: March 13-March 15

St. Petersburg and Tampa are bursting with energy this weekend, with marquee events on both sides of the bay. Whether you're drawn to live music, Irish culture, or stand-up comedy, the Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival, Paddy Fest St. Pete, and Matt Rife's "Stay Golden World Tour" headline a weekend worth planning around.

Reggae Rise Up Florida is a multiday reggae festival held at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. The 2026 edition runs March 12-15 and is all-ages. Beyond the flagship festival, the organization promotes a broader concert series across Florida, featuring upcoming shows by Grateful Dub, Iration, Tribal Seeds, KBong, Landon McNamara, and Fortunate Youth. The event benefits the Gasparilla Film Festival and is sponsored by brands including Tito's Vodka, White Claw, and Monster Energy.

Paddy Fest St. Pete is a three-day St. Patrick's Day festival at Williams Park in downtown St. Petersburg, now in its fourth year. It features live Irish and Celtic music, traditional dance, a kids zone, an artisan market, food trucks, and whiskey tastings. Headliners include Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Seven Nations, and The Byrne Brothers, alongside pipe bands and Irish dancers. A portion of the proceeds benefits Ocean Aid 360 for marine habitat restoration.

Stand-up comic and internet celebrity Matt Rife gained recognition when his videos went viral, racking up millions of views across platforms. His strong online presence and ability to engage audiences through crowd work and improv have led to sold-out arena tours and a Netflix special. His "Stay Golden World Tour" continues his run as one of the fastest-rising stand-up acts in the country. Rife has drawn both devoted fans and criticism for his edgy humor, making him a polarizing but undeniably prominent figure in contemporary comedy.

The weekend is packed with options, whether you're in the mood for laughs, live hockey, food, or flowers. There's something for nearly every taste across Tampa Bay.

Just because it's a weeknight, doesn't mean the fun stops. From Shakespeare to spring training, Tampa has plenty of reasons to get off the couch Monday through Thursday.