Biggest concerts, comedians coming to Tampa Bay, Sarasota in October, November, December

Jimmy Geurts, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Updated ·18 min read

Fall's recent arrival may mean the summer blockbuster tour season is coming to a close, yet fear not if you're a lover of live music and stand-up comedy, as some of the biggest names in both are among the touring acts set to visit Tampa Bay over the next three months.

The first week of October alone, there'll be one of today's most popular stand-up comedians, a touring festival headlined by a country music legend, and the Clearwater-founded Hooters celebrating its 40th birthday with a hometown concert featuring a famed pop-rock group. Another iconic rock band is set to visit a few days later on its farewell tour making a stop at Tampa's Amalie Arena, with that venue's calendar also including a stand-up comedy superstar and a pop/hip-hop hitmaker (with one of Tampa's own opening the show.)

You'll find plenty more notable rock, pop, country, R&B, blues and stand-up comedy shows throughout the next three months at our various local venues, including Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. To help keep track of it all, here are our picks for the biggest concerts and comedy shows visiting Tampa Bay in October, November and December, presented in chronological order. Event details are subject to change.

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Matt Rife

Matt Rife, pictured here performing at Madison Square Garden during Dave Chappelle's 50th birthday celebration week, will play St. Petersburg's Mahaffey Theater on Oct. 5.
Matt Rife, pictured here performing at Madison Square Garden during Dave Chappelle's 50th birthday celebration week, will play St. Petersburg's Mahaffey Theater on Oct. 5.

Oct. 5; Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg; themahaffey.com

Matt Rife has become one of the most popular comedians working today without a big film or TV role to his name thanks to social media, with more than 16 million followers on TikTok and several million views on his stand-up specials "Matthew Steven Rife" and "Walking Red Flag," both self-released this year on his YouTube page. Need further proof of his popularity? Nearly every date on his ProbleMATTic World Tour is currently sold out, including his two St. Pete shows.

Outlaw Music Fest

Willie Nelson, pictured here performing in Austin, Texas, in 2021, will headline Outlaw Music Fest at Tampa's MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Oct. 7.
Willie Nelson, pictured here performing in Austin, Texas, in 2021, will headline Outlaw Music Fest at Tampa's MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Oct. 7.

Oct. 7; MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa; livenation.com

Outlaw country legend Willie Nelson headlines the touring festival, with other acts including folk rock favorites The Avett Brothers and Gov't Mule, featuring former Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes. Wildwood, Florida-born country singer and "Outlaw Country" radio host Elizabeth Cook and Particle Kid — aka Micah Nelson, Willie's son — round out the lineup.

Chicago

Chicago, pictured here performing at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa in May, will play Clearwater's The Sound on Oct. 7.
Chicago, pictured here performing at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa in May, will play Clearwater's The Sound on Oct. 7.

Oct. 7; The Sound, Clearwater; rutheckerdhall.com/the-sound

Clearwater-founded casual restaurant chain Hooters celebrates its 40th anniversary with a concert in its hometown at the recently opened The Sound, with Chicago headlining. Still featuring founding members Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane and James Pankow, Chicago is known for '70s and '80s hits such as "25 or 6 to 4," "If You Leave Me Now," "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" and "You're the Inspiration."

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Aerosmith

Aerosmith, pictured here performing Sept. 6 in Pittsburgh, will play Tampa's Amalie Arena on Oct. 11.
Aerosmith, pictured here performing Sept. 6 in Pittsburgh, will play Tampa's Amalie Arena on Oct. 11.

Oct. 11; Amalie Arena, Tampa; amaliearena.com

Update: Aerosmith announced Friday morning that it is postponing all remaining dates on their "Peace Out" farewell tour, including their Tampa show.

Aerosmith recently rescheduled multiple dates on their "Peace Out" farewell tour due to vocal cord damage sustained by lead singer Steven Tyler, but as of press time, the rock legends whose members also include guitarist and part-time Sarasota resident Joe Perry were still on for their Tampa concert. They'll be joined by The Black Crowes, a headlining act in their own right — in fact, they'll headline the Mahaffey Theater the following night.

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Jonas Brothers

The Jonas Brothers, pictured here performing earlier this month at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, will play Tampa's Amalie Arena on Oct. 12.
The Jonas Brothers, pictured here performing earlier this month at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, will play Tampa's Amalie Arena on Oct. 12.

Oct. 12; Amalie Arena

Although the group comprising brothers Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas rose to fame in the '00s, eventually pursuing solo careers and splitting up in the '10s, the Jonas Brothers came back stronger than ever when they reunited in 2019, scoring their first No. 1 single "Sucker" off their comeback album "Happiness Begins" (which also landed at No. 1.) The group released their follow-up, simply titled "The Album," earlier this year.

John Mayer

John Mayer, pictured here performing during the "Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life" concert, will play Amalie Arena on Oct. 13.
John Mayer, pictured here performing during the "Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life" concert, will play Amalie Arena on Oct. 13.

Oct. 13; Amalie Arena

Although he's arguably as well-known these days for playing in the Grateful Dead offshoot Dead & Company, John Mayer first became famous as a solo singer-songwriter/guitarist, and he returns to Tampa while on a solo acoustic tour. He'll be joined by Grammy-nominated singer JP Saxe, whom Mayer has collaborated with on multiple songs.

Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll, pictured here performing at a sold-out American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee in August, will play MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Oct. 14.
Jelly Roll, pictured here performing at a sold-out American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee in August, will play MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Oct. 14.

Oct. 14; MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

Jelly Roll is one of country music's rising stars, yet his success doesn't stop at that genre, with this year's album "Whitsitt Chapel" topping Billboard's rock album chart and landing at No. 3 on the overall Billboard 200. The diversity of his own influences is apparent from his tour's openers, ranging from fellow country star Ashley McBryde to rap group Three 6 Mafia to "Ex's & Oh's" rocker Elle King. (Country singer Chase Rice and rapper Struggle Jennings open the Tampa show.)

The 1975

Oct. 18; Amalie Arena

After topping the bill at 97X's Next Big Thing at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in 2019, The 1975 returns for another headlining show in the area at Amalie Arena. The group is one of today's most commercially and critically successful rock bands, though they've also garnered headlines from frontman Matty Healy's off-stage behavior, including a controversial appearance on "The Adam Friedland Show" and a rumored relationship with Taylor Swift.

Clearwater Jazz Holiday

Buddy Guy, pictured here, will serve as one of the headliners at this year's Clearwater Jazz Holiday, taking place Oct. 19-22.
Buddy Guy, pictured here, will serve as one of the headliners at this year's Clearwater Jazz Holiday, taking place Oct. 19-22.

Oct. 19-22; The Sound; clearwaterjazz.com

There might not be much actual jazz at this festival, but you will find blues stars Buddy Guy (on his farewell tour), Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram; iconic soul singer Gladys Knight; and The Beach Boys, sans Brian Wilson but with the Good Vibrations Orchestra. Other notable performers include Chicano rockers Los Lobos, bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles and at least one jazz act: New Orleans institution Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Tampa R&B Music Experience

Oct. 20; Amalie Arena

Rescheduled from an original date earlier this year, this concert will feature R&B hitmakers such as Tyrese (though he's arguably better known these days as a star in the blockbuster "Fast & Furious" film franchise), Monica and Ginuwine (whose hit "Pony" served as an unofficial theme song for the Tampa-set and shot "Magic Mike" series.) 112, Silk, Tweet and Tank round out the lineup.

Roseanne Barr

Oct. 20-21; Capitol Theatre, Clearwater; rutheckerdhall.com

Stand-up comic Roseanne Barr found great success with her sitcom "Roseanne," which was briefly brought back for a 2018 revival series before being canceled following a racist tweet by Barr about former Obama administration official Valerie Jarrett, resulting in a spinoff series "The Conners" without Barr. Since then, she released her first stand-up special in 16 years, "Cancel This!," on Fox Nation earlier this year.

Tampa Pig Jig

Brad Paisley, pictured here performing on NBC's "Today" show in July, will headline Tampa Pig Jig on Oct. 21.
Brad Paisley, pictured here performing on NBC's "Today" show in July, will headline Tampa Pig Jig on Oct. 21.

Oct. 21; Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Tampa; tampapigjig.com

The 12th annual barbecue competition and fundraiser also features a live music lineup sporting some big-name acts, with country star Brad Paisley headlining this year. He'll be joined by fellow country singer Riley Green, as well as a number of acclaimed folk and Americana acts including The Head and the Heart, Shovels & Rope and Amanda Shires.

Sebastian Maniscalco

Sebastian Maniscalco, pictured here hosting the MTV Video Music Awards, will play Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Oct. 22.
Sebastian Maniscalco, pictured here hosting the MTV Video Music Awards, will play Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Oct. 22.

Oct. 22; Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota; vanwezel.org

Sebastian Maniscalco became one of today's most successful comedians without any major movie or TV roles to his name, leading the New York Times in 2019 to ask "How is the Hottest Comic in America Still Under the Radar?" His first film in a leading role, this year's "About My Father," was a rare commercial and critical failure for the comedian, but he remains busy with acting roles and stand-up dates, including these two sold-out Sarasota shows.

Andrew Dice Clay

Andrew Dice Clay, pictured here at the Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, will play Tampa's Side Splitters Comedy Club on Oct. 24-25 and Sarasota's McCurdy's Comedy Theatre on Oct. 26-27.
Andrew Dice Clay, pictured here at the Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, will play Tampa's Side Splitters Comedy Club on Oct. 24-25 and Sarasota's McCurdy's Comedy Theatre on Oct. 26-27.

Oct. 24-25; Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa; sidesplitterscomedy.com; Oct. 26-27; McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota; mccurdyscomedy.com

The comedian rose to fame with his deliberately offensive "The Diceman" persona in the '80s and '90s, becoming the first stand-up comic to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row. He still performs stand-up today, as well as acting, appearing recently in the Oscar-winning film "A Star is Born" and Emmy-nominated miniseries "Pam & Tommy."

Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival

Quavo, pictured here, will perform at Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival, taking place Oct. 26-29 at Tampa's Armature Works.
Quavo, pictured here, will perform at Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival, taking place Oct. 26-29 at Tampa's Armature Works.

Oct. 26-29; Armature Works, Tampa; piedpiperproductions.com

The third annual Halloween event also features a music festival, with this year's headliners including Quavo, a founding member of "Bad and Boujee" rap group Migos, along with his late nephew Takeoff, also known for his solo work and guest spots on hit songs such as Post Malone's "Congratulations" and DJ Khaled's "I'm the One." Also performing will be two big names in electronic music: DJ/producer Diplo and the group Above & Beyond.

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean, pictured here performing at Brooklyn Bowl earlier this month, will play MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Oct. 28.
Jason Aldean, pictured here performing at Brooklyn Bowl earlier this month, will play MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Oct. 28.

Oct. 28; MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

The most controversial song of the year so far has been country singer Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town," due to its lyrics and music video filmed at a Columbia, Tennessee courthouse that was a historic lynching site, but that controversy also made the song into a No. 1 hit and cultural touchpoint that's even been referenced by Republican presidential candidates. He performs with Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent and Dee Jay Silver.

Sammy Hagar and the Circle

Sammy Hagar and the Circle, pictured here at Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona, will play The Sound on Oct. 28.
Sammy Hagar and the Circle, pictured here at Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona, will play The Sound on Oct. 28.

Oct. 28; The Sound

Sammy Hagar performs with fellow former Van Halen member Michael Anthony, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's son Jason Bonham and The BusBoys' Vic Johnson in this supergroup, which released last year's album "Crazy Times." They're not only the rock royalty concertgoers will see at this show: George Thorogood and the Destroyers of "Bad to the Bone" and "I Drink Alone" fame open, along with Florida's own Damon Fowler.

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle, pictured here performing at Madison Square Garden during his 50th birthday celebration week on Aug. 25, 2023, will play Amalie Arena on Oct. 29.
Dave Chappelle, pictured here performing at Madison Square Garden during his 50th birthday celebration week on Aug. 25, 2023, will play Amalie Arena on Oct. 29.

Oct. 29; Amalie Arena

After rising to fame in the '90s and '00s, culminating with his hit TV series "Chappelle's Show," Dave Chappelle largely retreated from public life until later in the 2010s, signing a $20 million-per-stand-up-special deal with Netflix. Those specials were more divisive than his earlier work, particularly his commentary on the trans community, but he remains one of the most popular comedians alive, recently celebrating his 50th birthday with a star-studded Madison Square Garden run and receiving his fourth Best Comedy Album Grammy earlier this year.

John Legend

John Legend, pictured here performing during the 2023 Beloved Benefit at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, will play Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center on Oct. 29.
John Legend, pictured here performing during the 2023 Beloved Benefit at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, will play Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center on Oct. 29.

Oct. 29; Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, Tampa; seminolehardrocktampa.com

Singer-songwriter/pianist John Legend is one of only a few EGOT recipients: earning an Emmy for producing NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar" special, 12 Grammys, an Oscar for his song "Glory" in the film "Selma," and a Tony for co-producing "Jitney." He'll likely discuss career highlights such as those at this show billed as "A Night of Songs and Stories," also featuring intimate reimaginings of his greatest hits and selections from his new album "Legend."

Dane Cook

Dane Cook, pictured here performing at The Laugh Factory on May 06, 2021 in West Hollywood, California, will play Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center on Nov. 1-2.
Dane Cook, pictured here performing at The Laugh Factory on May 06, 2021 in West Hollywood, California, will play Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center on Nov. 1-2.

Nov. 1-2; Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center

Dane Cook was one of the biggest comedians in the world in the 2000s, thanks to being arguably the first comic to master social media with his Myspace presence and his roles in films such as "Good Luck Chuck" and "Waiting..." (written and directed by former Bradenton resident Rob McKittrick.) He can still draw a crowd today, as his back-to-back nights of shows in Tampa would suggest.

Colin Quinn

Colin Quinn, pictured here, performs Nov. 2 at Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
Colin Quinn, pictured here, performs Nov. 2 at Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

Nov. 2; Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater; rutheckerdhall.com

Colin Quinn rose to fame as a "Saturday Night Live" cast member and anchor of its "Weekend Update" segment, along with hosting gigs on MTV's "Remote Control" and Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn." In recent years, he's mostly focused on his comedic one-man shows, several of which have been released on Netflix or HBO, with Jerry Seinfeld directing two of them.

Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band, pictured here performing at the Concert for Legends on Saturday night at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, will play MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Nov. 3-4.
Zac Brown Band, pictured here performing at the Concert for Legends on Saturday night at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, will play MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Nov. 3-4.

Nov. 3-4; MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

Making a big splash with their five-times-platinum 2008 major label debut "The Foundation" and their No. 1 country hit debut single "Chicken Fried," which helped earn them the Best New Artist Grammy, Zac Brown Band remain popular to this day, headlining two back-to-back nights of shows in Tampa. The country rock group's other popular songs include "Knee Deep," featuring the recently departed singer-songwriter and Florida icon Jimmy Buffett.

Gary Gulman

Gary Gulman, pictured here performing during HFC NYC presented by Hilarity for Charity at Highline Ballroom on June 29, 2016 in New York City, will perform Nov. 4 at Capitol Theatre.
Gary Gulman, pictured here performing during HFC NYC presented by Hilarity for Charity at Highline Ballroom on June 29, 2016 in New York City, will perform Nov. 4 at Capitol Theatre.

Nov. 4; Capitol Theatre

After decades performing stand-up and releasing multiple specials, Gary Gulman earned perhaps his biggest spotlight to date with 2019's Judd Apatow-produced HBO special "The Great Depresh," blending stand-up and documentary footage about his depression and hospitalization. Gulman visits Clearwater while touring around the recent release of his book "Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s."

Taylor Tomlinson

Nov. 4; Tampa Theatre, Tampa; tampatheatre.org; Nov. 5, Mahaffey Theater

Named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 List in 2021, Taylor Tomlinson will celebrate her 30th birthday weekend with shows at Tampa Theatre and Mahaffey Theater on her Have It All tour. Tomlinson has released two hour-long stand-up specials on Netflix, 2020's "Quarter-Life Crisis" and last year's "Look At You," and has signed a deal to release her next two specials on the same streaming service.

D.L. Hughley

D.L. Hughley, pictured here, will perform at Tampa Improv on Nov. 4 and 5.
D.L. Hughley, pictured here, will perform at Tampa Improv on Nov. 4 and 5.

Nov. 4-5; Tampa Improv, Tampa; improvtampa.com

One of "The Original Kings of Comedy," the group also featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey and the late great Bernie Mac documented in the 2000 Spike Lee film of the same name, D.L. Hughley also starred in the sitcom "The Hughleys" and hosted BET's "ComicView" and CNN's "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News." More recently, the comedian guest hosted multiple episodes of "The Daily Show" earlier this year.

Stavros Halkias

Stavros Halkias, pictured here, will play Tampa's Straz Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 10.
Stavros Halkias, pictured here, will play Tampa's Straz Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 10.

Nov. 10; Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa; strazcenter.org

While many first discovered him through the podcast world (including his current show "Stavvy's World"), Stavros Halkias is also one of stand-up comedy's biggest breakout stars in recent years, with his 2022 special "Live at the Lodge Room" currently at around six million views on YouTube and The Fat Rascal Tour bringing him to theaters such as Straz Center. He also recently appeared on the Steven Soderbergh series "Command Z" along with fellow comedian Roy Wood Jr., Michael Cera and others.

Heroes & Headliners

Chris Stapleton, pictured here performing at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, July 28, 2023, will play Heroes & Headliners on Nov. 11 at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.
Chris Stapleton, pictured here performing at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, July 28, 2023, will play Heroes & Headliners on Nov. 11 at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Nov. 11, MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre; heroesandheadliners.com

Walmart presents this Veteran's Day concert celebrating the military community, featuring big-name performers from various genres: country star Chris Stapleton, rock hitmakers Imagine Dragons, and Grammy and Oscar-winning R&B singer H.E.R. Former Buc Rob Gronkowski and "Wipeout" host/model Camille Kostek host the show, with tickets available now for military and Oct. 16 for the general public.

Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr, pictured here, will play Straz Center on Nov. 14.
Jimmy Carr, pictured here, will play Straz Center on Nov. 14.

Nov. 14; Straz Center

Also playing Straz Center is the British comic known for his caustic, sometimes-controversial stand-up, with specials including 2021's "His Dark Material" on Netflix and frequent appearances on British TV shows such as the country's version of "Roast Battle." He also appeared on Comedy Central's Roast of Rob Lowe, where Nikki Glaser memorably used his name as a punchline: "Jimmy A. Carr...is what Ralph Macchio has to do to find a place to sleep every night."

Patti Smith

Patti Smith, pictured here performing on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, will return to the gardens for another performance Nov. 15.
Patti Smith, pictured here performing on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, will return to the gardens for another performance Nov. 15.

Nov. 15; Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota; selby.org

The singer-songwriter, author and multidisciplinary artist performs as part of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' 50th anniversary festivities, with the gardens previously hosting her for two concerts and naming her its inaugural artist-in-residence last year. Her 1975 debut album "Horses" is considered a landmark in rock and punk music, inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and ranked the 26th greatest album of all time by Rolling Stone, which also named her the 47th best artist of all time.

Jo Koy

Jo Koy, pictured here, will perform at Amalie Arena on Nov. 17.
Jo Koy, pictured here, will perform at Amalie Arena on Nov. 17.

Nov. 17; Amalie Arena

Jo Koy has been a successful comedian for several years now, with more than a hundred panel appearances on his ex Chelsea Handler's show "Chelsea Lately," yet 2022 was arguably his biggest year yet, starring in the movie "Easter Sunday," releasing the Netflix special "Live from the LA Forum" and headlining Madison Square Garden for the first time. After playing Yuengling Center on his last visit to Tampa in 2022, he levels up to Amalie Arena on this tour.

Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam, pictured here performing during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas in July, will play The Sound on Nov. 18.
Dwight Yoakam, pictured here performing during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas in July, will play The Sound on Nov. 18.

Nov. 18; The Sound

The country musician rose to fame in the late '80s with self-penned tunes such as "Guitars, Cadillacs," which he re-recorded in a bluegrass version on his latest album "Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars..." along with other past songs of his and Prince's classic "Purple Rain." Yoakam is also known as an actor, appearing in movies including "Sling Blade," "Panic Room" and most recently Clint Eastwood's 2021 film "Cry Macho."

Anthony Jeselnik

Antony Jeselnik, pictured here, will play Hard Rock Tampa Event Center on Nov. 19.
Antony Jeselnik, pictured here, will play Hard Rock Tampa Event Center on Nov. 19.

Nov. 19; Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center

The stand-up comic is known for his darkly comedic one-liners and his work with Comedy Central, hosting the series "The Jeselnik Offensive" and "Good Talk"; performing on the roasts of Donald Trump, Charlie Sheen and Roseanne Barr; and releasing the stand-up albums "Shakespeare" and "Caligula" through them. Netflix put out his two latest specials, 2015's "Thoughts and Prayers" and 2019's "Fire in the Maternity Ward."

Doja Cat

Doja Cat, pictured here performing at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Indio, Calif., will play Amalie Arena on Nov. 24.
Doja Cat, pictured here performing at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Indio, Calif., will play Amalie Arena on Nov. 24.

Nov. 24; Amalie Arena

The rapper and singer who's one of today's biggest pop stars (and one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2023) visits Tampa after the release of her latest album "Scarlet," featuring the No. 1 hit single "Paint the Town Red." Be sure to get there early to see opener Doechii, who was born and raised in Tampa and is signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, the label that's also released albums by such big-name artists as Kendrick Lamar and SZA.

Jingle Ball

Niall Horan, pictured here, will headline this year's Jingle Ball on Nov. 26 at Amalie Arena.
Niall Horan, pictured here, will headline this year's Jingle Ball on Nov. 26 at Amalie Arena.

Nov. 26; Amalie Arena

Doechii will also play Amalie Arena two days later as part of iHeartRadio's annual holiday season concert tour, with former One Direction member turned solo star and "The Voice" coach Niall Horan headlining. Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, Swedish singer Zara Larsson, "Lil Boo Thang" performer Paul Russell, rapper Kaliii and pop group Lawrence will also perform.

Bradenton Blues Festival

Bradenton Blues Festival, pictured here in 2022, will return to Riverwalk Pavilion at Rossi Park on Dec. 1-2.
Bradenton Blues Festival, pictured here in 2022, will return to Riverwalk Pavilion at Rossi Park on Dec. 1-2.

Dec. 1-2; Riverwalk Pavilion at Rossi Park, Bradenton; bradentonbluesfestival.org

The 12th annual festival's lineup includes 2021 Band of the Year Blues Music Award winner Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, a tribute to the late harmonica player James Cotton by his band and the Grammy-nominated Mark Hummel, and fellow Grammy nominees Lurrie Bell and John Primer. The main concert takes place Dec. 2, with the Dec. 1 show headlined by South Florida guitarist/singer-songwriter J.P. Soars' Gypsy Blue Revue with Anne Harris.

97X Next Big Thing

The Black Keys, pictured here at the 2023 Bourbon and Beyond festival on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, will headline 97X Next Big Thing at The Sound on Dec. 3.
The Black Keys, pictured here at the 2023 Bourbon and Beyond festival on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, will headline 97X Next Big Thing at The Sound on Dec. 3.

Dec. 3; The Sound

After taking place at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in recent years, Tampa Bay rock radio station 97X's annual music festival returns to Clearwater for its 22nd edition. This year's headliners include Grammy-winning garage rock duo The Black Keys, who went from playing Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa to headlining Amalie Arena, and Bleachers, the current band of in-demand producer Jack Antonoff (Taylor Swift, St. Vincent, Lorde.)

Sam Morril

Sam Morril, pictured here, will play Tampa Theatre on Dec. 8.
Sam Morril, pictured here, will play Tampa Theatre on Dec. 8.

Dec. 8; Tampa Theatre

The sardonic stand-up comedian who released his latest special "Same Time Tomorrow" on Netflix last year visits Tampa while on The Class Act Tour. Morril previously released the 2020 special "I Got This," which currently has about 12 million views on YouTube and briefly mentions Tampa, as well as more extensively mentioning fellow Florida city Naples and why it's his "least favorite city."

Nate Bargatze

Nate Bargatze, pictured here, will perform at Amalie Arena on Dec. 9.
Nate Bargatze, pictured here, will perform at Amalie Arena on Dec. 9.

Dec. 9; Amalie Arena

Nate Bargatze's accessible style of stand-up — profanity-free without ever feeling like "clean comedy" — has made him into one of the most popular comedians working today, as evident by him playing two shows at Amalie Arena. Bargatze's big breakthrough came through Netflix, which released his half-hour set on "The Standups" as well as his hour-long specials "The Tennessee Kid" and "The Greatest Average American," though he switched things up this year by releasing his latest special "Hello World" on Amazon Prime Video.

John Mulaney

John Mulaney, pictured here, will visit Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center on Dec. 14.
John Mulaney, pictured here, will visit Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center on Dec. 14.

Dec. 14; Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center

The comedian visits Tampa after releasing his latest acclaimed stand-up special on Netflix earlier this year, "Baby J," which delves into such autobiographical subjects as his relapse during the pandemic, his "star-studded" intervention and his stay at rehab. Along with "Baby J," which is up for two Emmys, Mulaney also appeared this year on the acclaimed FX/Hulu series "The Bear."

Steve Miller Band

Steve Miller Band, pictured here performing at the BMO Harris Pavilion during Summerfest in Milwaukee in 2022, will play The Sound on Dec. 14.
Steve Miller Band, pictured here performing at the BMO Harris Pavilion during Summerfest in Milwaukee in 2022, will play The Sound on Dec. 14.

Dec. 14; The Sound

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted Steve Miller and his band are known for No. 1 and 2 hits in the '70s and '80s such as "The Joker," "Abracadabra," "Rock'n Me" and "Fly Like an Eagle." They'll be joined at this show by one of the biggest names in contemporary blues, Samantha Fish, whose most recent solo album was 2021's Billboard blues album chart-topping "Faster."

Lewis Black

Lewis Black, pictured here, will perform at the Mahaffey Theater on Dec. 14.
Lewis Black, pictured here, will perform at the Mahaffey Theater on Dec. 14.

Dec. 14; Mahaffey Theater

The two-time Best Comedy Album Grammy-winning comic is known for his righteously angry ranting on stage, on television with his "Back in Black" segments on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," and in film, including voicing the literal embodiment of anger in Pixar's Oscar-winning animated movie "Inside Out." His most recent special is this year's "Tragically, I Need You," which he released on YouTube.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, pictured here, will play Amalie Arena on Dec. 23.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, pictured here, will play Amalie Arena on Dec. 23.

Dec. 23; Amalie Arena

Originating from Tampa, founded in 1996 by Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli of heavy metal band Savatage, along with Robert Kinkel and the late producer Paul O'Neill, Trans-Siberian Orchestra's shows have become a Christmas tradition both in their hometown and beyond. The group has also released multi-platinum albums such as 1996's "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" and 2004's "The Lost Christmas Eve," along with non-holiday themed albums.

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