TB Comic Convention Weekend Traffic Advisory: Sept. 4 - Sept. 6 News Convention Center, News General, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures Increased Traffic[...]

Suit up your best cosplay outfit and prepare to nerd-out, the Tampa Bay Comic Convention (TBCC) is super-hero landing at the Tampa Convention Center on Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th. As one of the largest annual conventions, more than 25,000 visitors are expected to show up and show-off their fandom.

Thanks to TBCC's extreme popularity, expect more cars and more pedestrians in and around Downtown, Water Street, Channelside, and especially near the Tampa Convention Center. Tampa Police will be stationed at crosswalks to assist with traffic flow. Garage spaces and on-street parking will also be in high demand.

Attendees should consider alternative transportation options, including the FREE TECO Line Streetcar, DASH Service, HART buses, micromobility scooters, or arrive on foot or via bicycle with free bike parking available in nearby city garages.

Additional weekend events include, but aren't limited to:

Friday, September 4

• Tampa Bay Comic Convention 2026 @ Tampa Convention Center - 11 AM
• Straz Shows @ 7:30 PM

Saturday, September 5

• Tampa Bay Comic Convention @ Tampa Convention Center - 9 AM
• Tampa Bay Music Festival @ Water Works Park - 2 PM
• Straz Shows @ 2PM, 4PM, 7:30PM
• USF Football Game @ Raymond James Stadium - 7 PM

Sunday, September 6

• Tampa Bay Comic Convention @ Tampa Convention Center - 9 AM
• Hyde Park Fresh Market @ 10 AM
• Straz Shows @ 1PM, 2 PM

For the latest road closure information, visit: Tampa.gov/road-closures.