Over 50 Tampa Bay concerts to see during summer 2024

The weather isn’t the only thing heating up around Tampa Bay.

Not only is Megan Thee Stallion bringing her Hot Girl Summer Tour to town — there’s a sizzling slate of concerts for fans of just about every music genre.

Expect to see some fun pairings, from longtime peers (Missy Elliott with Busta Rhymes) to some wild mashups (Red Hot Chili Peppers and ... Ice Cube?). Sting, who just swung through Tampa with Billy Joel, will even return two more times to rock out with the Florida Orchestra.

Here are over 50 local shows we’re excited about.

Living legends

Diana Ross: The legendary Motown singer will bring solo hits and favorite songs from the Supremes to the BayCare Sound in Clearwater on Thursday, May 9.

Janet Jackson: The Together Again Tour comes to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa on Tuesday, July 16.

Sting and the Florida Orchestra: The “Englishman in New York” joins conductor Michael Francis and the Florida Orchestra for two intimate benefit concerts. Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10, at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.

Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire: The Heart & Soul 2024 Tour features two bands that have been going since the late 1960s — and two MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre shows. Thursday, Aug. 15, and Friday, Aug. 16.

Latin stars

Bad Bunny: The Puerto Rican singer and rapper, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, will bring his irresistible blend of Latin trap and reggaeton to six Florida stops next year. Catch his Most Wanted Tour on Tuesday, May 21, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.

Peso Pluma: The 24-year-old Mexican superstar who beat both Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny’s YouTube streaming record last year announced a performance at Amalie Arena on Friday, June 21.

Pepe Aguilar: The Jaripeo Hasta Los Huesos Tour pays tribute to the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead. Sunday, June 30, at Amalie Arena.

Hip-hop and R&B

Megan Thee Stallion: Hotties, assemble. Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer Tour is coming to Amalie Arena on Saturday, June 8. GloRilla will open.

The Kid LAROI: Charlton Howard won’t even be 21 yet when he comes to Tampa this summer. Find the rising rap star at the Yuengling Center with glaive and Chase Shaker on Sunday, June 9.

21 Savage: The “redrum” rapper returns with his American Dream Tour on Friday, June 14, at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Bryson Tiller: Tiller will share his blend of R&B and trap on Sunday, June 16, at the Yuengling Center.

Kid Cudi: Those on the “Pursuit of Happiness” can find Kid Cudi at Amalie Arena on Saturday, July 6, for the Insano World Tour. Pusha T and EARTHGANG will open.

Missy Elliott: The rap pioneer’s first ever headlining tour features some famous friends: Timbaland, Ciara and Busta Rhymes. Wednesday, July 24, at Amalie Arena.

$uicideboy$: The New Orleans rap duo, whose collab partners range from Travis Barker to the guitarist from Korn, will head to Amalie Arena on Sunday, Aug. 11.

Pop singers and songwriters

Hozier: The Irish singer-songwriter, whose songs bounce somewhere between blues, soul gospel, R&B and folk, has become something of a mystical character. He’ll take Tampa to church on Saturday, May 11, at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Chappell Roan: The self-proclaimed “Midwest Princess” is coming to Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Sunday, May 19, hot off of opening for Olivia Rodrigo. (Both singers work closely with producer Dan Nigro.) Expect campy synth pop, technicolor costumes both on stage and in the audience and perhaps an appearance from local drag queens.

Madison Beer: Hear TikTok-famous hits like “Make You Mine” at Jannus Live during the Spinnin Tour on Wednesday, May 22, at Jannus Live. Upsahl will open.

Niall Horan: One Direction’s Irish heartthrob brings the “The Show” Live on Tour to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Friday, May 31.

Justin Timberlake: The pop star, now touring to support his sixth solo studio album, is bringing sexy back to Amalie Arena on Friday, June 14.

Melanie Martinez: Beach Bunny and Sofia Isella open The Trilogy Tour on Tuesday, June 18, at Amalie Arena.

Alternative and rock

Sleep Token: The masked alt-metal band from England comes to the Yuengling Center on Monday, May 6, with Empire State Bastard.

Toto: The band will bless the rains down in Africa at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater during the Dogs of Oz Tour on Wednesday, May 8.

Amon Amarth: “Heed our warning: We are gearing up for our biggest and most epic raid in North American history,” the Viking metal band posted to announce their upcoming tour. Cannibal Corpse, Obituary and Frozen Soul open the Metal Crushes All Tour on Saturday, May 18, at the Yuengling Center.

Santana and Counting Crows: Now celebrating a 50-year career, Santana will team up with Counting Crows on Sunday, June 16, at Amalie Arena for the Oneness Tour.

Alanis Morissette: The Canadian-American singer is bringing a dose of ‘90s alt-rock nostalgia to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Wednesday, June 19. “You Oughta Know” that Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be opening, along with Morgan Wade.

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Catch Flea and friends on the Unlimited Love Tour, featuring special guests Ice Cube and indie rockers IRONTOM, on Friday, June 21, at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Sammy Hagar: The Red Rocker — and special guest Loverboy — will perform during the Best of All Worlds Tour on Sunday, July 14, at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Styx and Foreigner: Foreigner already embarked on a farewell run in 2023, but a tour with Styx seems like a good reason to return to Tampa. Catch the Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour on Saturday, July 20, at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Dirty Heads and Slightly Stoopid: Rock, hip-hop, reggae and soul come together for this double-headliner at the BayCare Sound on Saturday, Aug. 3. Common Kings and the Elovators will open.

Indie rock

Beach Fossils: The Brooklyn indie rockers, whose sound ranges from lo-fi to surf rock, head to the Orpheum in Tampa on Friday, April 19.

ALVVAYS: The Canadian indie rockers will bring their dreamy indie rock hits to the Ritz Ybor in Tampa on Wednesday, May 1.

Waxahatchee: Punk rocker-turned-singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield is coming to Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 3. Get there early to catch Australian indie rock duo Good Morning.

Kurt Vile: The former lead guitarist for The War On Drugs is bringing his solo music to Jannus Live on Wednesday, May 8.

Still Woozy: It’s hard to describe the funky fusion of indie pop that comes out of Sven Eric Gamsky, also known as Still Woozy. Check out the Loveseat Tour, featuring MICHELLE, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Jannus Live.

Country

Chris Stapleton: The country singer’s All-American Road Show comes to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Friday, May 10. Nikki Lane and Grace Potter open.

Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band: The Sun Goes Down Tour comes to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Saturday, April 20.

Brooks & Dunn: Get ready to “Boot Scoot Boogie” on Saturday, May 4, at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Kane Brown: The vocalist has been called “the future of country music” by Billboard. See him with Tyler Hubbard and Parmalee on Friday, May 31, or Saturday, June 1, at Amalie Arena.

Tyler Childers: Check out Childers’ blend of country, folk and bluegrass at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre during the Mule Pull ‘24 Tour on Wednesday, June 5.

Morgan Wallen: One of country’s highest-streamed crooners is bringing his One Night at a Time World Tour to Raymond James Stadium for, well, two nights: Thursday, July 11, and Friday, July 12.

Zach Bryan: Jason Isbell opens The Quittin Time Tour on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Raymond James Stadium.

Festivals

Tampa Bay Blues Festival: See Grace Potter, Blood Brothers, Bywater Call, Beth Hart, Tab Benoit and more from Friday, April 12, through Sunday, April 14, at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. See the full lineup at tampabaybluesfest.com.

Breakaway Music Festival: After years of Sunset Music Festival dominance, a new EDM event is coming to town. Breakaway Music Festival debuts at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. Zedd, Sofi Tukker, Illenium and Kascade will headline.

WMNF Tropical Heatwave: The “eclectic music extravaganza” takes place at the Cuban Club in Tampa’s Ybor City on Saturday, May 4. Bands include The Record Company, Ruthie Foster, Say She She, The Dollyrots, Selwyn Birchwood and more.

Sad Summer Fest: The Vans Warped Tour may not be happening anymore, but this day-to-night festival comes close. See Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Wonder Years and We the Kings at the BayCare Sound in Clearwater on Saturday, July 27. Real Friends, Knuckle Punk, Hot Milk, Daisy Grenade and Diva Bleach round out the lineup.

Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival: The Guns N’ Roses guitarist, soon releasing his blues album “Orgy of the Damned,” is coming to the BayCare Sound with ZZ Ward, Robert Randolph and more. A portion of the proceeds from this blues-themed celebration will go to organizations focused on equity and justice. Saturday, Aug. 10.

Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam: This two-day jazz and artist celebration takes over Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. The lineup includes Jeffrey Osborne, Brian Culbertson, Sheila E. and the E-Train, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Gerald Albright and Peter White.

Tampa Bay International Carnival: Celebrate Caribbean culture at this two-day festival featuring Inner Circle, also known as The Bad Boys of Reggae, Kes the Band and more. Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, at Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg.

Nostalgic acts and covers

Emo Orchestra: Grown-up scene queens can hear their favorite MySpace-era hits performed by a live orchestra at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater. Escape the Fate leads the festivities on Friday, May 3.

Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras: Bravo’s scandalous Tom Sandoval, of “Vanderpump Rules” fame, is heading to the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on Saturday, May 18, with his cover band, the Most Extras.

Hauser: The Internet-famous Croatian cellist will return to Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, June 1. Expect to hear a wide range of covers across genres, from Celine Dion to Lady Gaga.

Motion City Soundtrack: The pop-punk band celebrates the 20th anniversary of their album “I Am the Movie” with Prince Daddy & the Hyena and the Iron Roses at the Ritz Ybor on Sunday, June 2.

New Kids on the Block: The Magic Summer 2024 Tour will be a reimagining of the band’s 1990 tour of the same name. Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff open the show on Friday, July 19, at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Barbie the Movie: In Concert: You may have seen Margot Robbie at the movie theater. But have you watched the film with an all-women, majority women-of-color orchestra playing the soundtrack live? The hybrid movie-concert experience hits the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Tuesday, July 2.

Venue list

Amalie Arena: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-301-2500. amaliearena.com.

The BayCare Sound: 255 Drew St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400 and 800-875-8682. rutheckerdhall.com/baycare-sound.

The Cuban Club: 2010 Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa. 813-248-2954. cubanclubybor.com/events.

Jannus Live: 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-565-0550. jannuslive.com.

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre: 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. midflorida.com/about-us/amphitheatre.

Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre: 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-791-7400 and 800-875-8682. rutheckerdhall.com/plan-your-visit/the-nancy-and-david-bilheimer-capitol-theatre.

The Orpheum: 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. 813-248-9500. theorpheum.com.

Raymond James Stadium: 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Stadium main line: 813-350-6500. Ticket office: 813-350-6502. raymondjamesstadium.com.

The Ritz Ybor: 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-873-8368. theritzybor.com.

Ruth Eckerd Hall: 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. 727-791-7400 and 800-875-8682. rutheckerdhall.com.

Yuengling Center: 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa. 813-301-2500. yuenglingcenter.com.