This week Tampa said "we're not playing." Like, the city genuinely stacked the calendar. WWE, Kid Cudi, a full country festival, Mother's Day, jazz at the river, and a handful of new spots you probably haven't heard of yet. We've got a lot to get through. Let's go.
This Week at a Glance
- 1.WWE Backlash 2026 hits Amalie Arena Saturday, tickets from $128
- 2.Kid Cudi brings M.I.A. + Big Boi to the same venue Friday
- 3.Country Thunder Florida runs Thursday through Saturday at Coachman Park, Clearwater
- 4.Rock the Park is Thursday at Curtis Hixon, free, obviously
🔥 **Kid Cudi, Rebel Ragers Tour** | Friday, May 8 @ Benchmark International Arena (Amalie), 6:30 PM | M.I.A. and Big Boi are on the bill too. $1 from every ticket goes to The Big Bro Foundation. This is the event of the week, not even close. From $79.
🤼 **WWE Backlash 2026** | Saturday, May 9 @ Benchmark International Arena | Tampa has been doing premium live events all year and this is the next one. Full card, main event energy, the crowd will be wild. From $128.
🎸 **Country Thunder Florida** | May 8-10 @ Coachman Park, Clearwater | Kane Brown headlines, plus O-Town, Chris Kirkpatrick, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO, yeah, it's a full nostalgia moment wrapped in a country festival. Multi-stage, multiple days, beachfront this year.
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