Looking up at palm trees at Curtis Hixon Park

Weekend Traffic Advisory: April 24 - 26

Weekend Traffic Advisory: April 24 - 26

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