Hillsborough Happenings: Your Ultimate Guide to Events & Nightlife (May 1–7, 2025)
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Hillsborough County! From electrifying concerts and cultural festivals to outdoor adventures and family-friendly activities, the first week of May offers something for everyone. Whether you’re in Tampa, Riverview, Brandon, Apollo Beach, Temple Terrace, Tampa Palms, Ybor City, or Thonotosassa, here’s your curated guide to the must-attend events happening this week.
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife
RÜFÜS DU SOL: Inhale / Exhale World Tour 2025
📍 MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
🗓️ Thursday, May 1 | 7:30 PM
Experience the mesmerizing electronic beats of RÜFÜS DU SOL as they bring their world tour to Tampa. Visit Tampa Bay
Matt Fraser – Psychic Medium Live
📍 Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center
🗓️ Thursday, May 1 | 8:00 PM
Join America’s top psychic medium, Matt Fraser, for an evening of spiritual connections and revelations. Tampa Events+1Tampa Events+1
Skillet Live in Concert
📍 Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
🗓️ Thursday, May 1 | 8:00 PM
Rock out with Skillet as they deliver a high-energy performance in the heart of St. Pete. Tampa Events+1Tampa Events+1
🎉 Festivals & Cultural Events
Tampa Riverfest 2025
📍 Tampa Riverwalk
🗓️ Friday, May 2 – Saturday, May 3
Celebrate Tampa’s vibrant culture with a two-day festival featuring live music, local food vendors, family-friendly activities, and the popular TacoFest. Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk+2That’s So Tampa+2Tampa Team TLC+2
2025 Country Thunder Florida
📍 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
🗓️ Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4
Enjoy performances by top country artists including Riley Green, Blake Shelton, and Jelly Roll at this three-day music festival. Tampa Events+1Tampa Events+1
🎭 Arts & Culture
The Florida Orchestra: Lawrence Loh – The French Revelation
📍 Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
🗓️ Thursday, May 1 | 11:00 AM
Delight in a morning of classical music as conductor Lawrence Loh leads The Florida Orchestra through French masterpieces. Tampa Events+1Tampa Events+1
Back to the Future: The Musical
📍 Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
🗓️ Through Sunday, May 4
Travel back in time with this Broadway hit musical adaptation of the beloved film. Tampa Magazine
⚽ Sports & Recreation
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals
📍 George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa
🗓️ Thursday, May 1 | 6:30 PM
Cheer on the Rays as they take on the Royals in this exciting matchup.
Tampa Bay Sun FC Home Game
📍 Riverfront Stadium, Tampa
🗓️ Saturday, May 3 | 7:00 PM
Support the local women’s soccer team as they face off against regional rivals. Visit Tampa Bay
🌿 Outdoor & Family Activities
Sunset Paddle Happy Hour with Urban Kai
📍 Tampa Riverwalk
🗓️ Friday, May 2 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enjoy a relaxing paddleboarding session along the Hillsborough River during sunset, followed by a happy hour.
Yacht StarShip Buffet Dinner Cruise
📍 Channelside Drive, Tampa
🗓️ Saturday, May 3 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Indulge in a buffet dinner aboard the Yacht StarShip, complete with a free bar at sea and stunning views of Tampa Bay.
Yoga in the Park
📍 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa
🗓️ Sunday, May 4 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Unwind with a free yoga session in the park, suitable for all skill levels.
