City of Tampa, FL
04/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/20/2026 13:46
Weekend Traffic Advisory: April 24 - 26 News General, News Parking, News Transportation Advisories and Road Closures Weekend Traffic Advisory: April 24 - 26This weekend is[...]
This weekend is going to be K-poppin', so plan ahead for heavier traffic around Tampa's major entertainment hubs as concerts, festivals, and conventions bring tens of thousands of visitors into the city.
The biggest draw: three nights of BTS at Raymond James Stadium, which is expected to attract more than 60,000 fans each night.
This weekend's events include, but aren't limited to:
Friday, April 24
- Varsity Spirit Cheerleading @ Tampa Convention Center - 8 AM
- K-Pop Asian Night Market @ Perry Harvey Park - 3 PM
- Straz Shows @ 7 PM, 7:30 PM, 8 PM
Saturday, April 25
- Varsity Spirit Cheerleading @ Tampa Convention Center - 8 AM
- Black Heritage Music Fest @ Curtis Hixon Park - 12 PM
- Straz Shows @ 1 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM
- K-Pop Asian Night Market @ Perry Harvey Park - 3 PM
- Tampa Bay Sun Game @ Suncoast Credit Union Field - 7:30 PM
- BTS World Tour @ Raymond James Stadium - 8 PM
Sunday, April 26
- Varsity Spirit Cheerleading @ Tampa Convention Center - 8 AM
- Straz Shows @ 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM
- Black Heritage Music Fest @ Curtis Hixon Park - 12 PM
- K-Pop Asian Night Market @ Perry Harvey Park @ 3 PM
- Romeo Santos & Prince Royce @ Benchmark International Arena - 8 PM
- BTS World Tour @ Raymond James Stadium - 8 PM
NOTE: BTS will also be performing on Tuesday, April 28th @ Raymond James Stadium - 8 PM
Due to the concerts, Tampa Bay Boulevard will be closed starting on Wednesday April 22nd at 6 AM and will re-open at 6 PM on Wednesday, April 29th.
Want an easier way to get around? Consider using alternative transportation options like the FREE TECO Line Streetcar, DASH service, HART buses, rentable scooters, bikes, and more.
Reminder: All City of Tampa downtown garages offer free covered bicycle parking and Benchmark International Arena also offers a free bike valet for event attendees.
To see the latest road closures that may impact your commute, visit: Tampa.gov/road-closures.
To view the City of Tampa's parking options, visit: Tampa.gov/parking
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