Airport guide
Flying into Tampa International (TPA)
Every venue below has TPA as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a large airport 4.2 miles from downtown Tampa in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 35 venues with 913 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is George M. Steinbrenner Field at 1.7 miles.
Venues nearest TPA
| Venue | City | From TPA | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George M. Steinbrenner Field | Tampa | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 81 | PIE, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Raymond James Stadium | Tampa | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 25 | PIE, 12 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Scottish Rite Masonic Center - Tampa | Tampa | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) | 2 | PIE, 9.1 mi | Hotels |
| Julian B Lane Riverfront Park | Tampa | 4.3 mi (6.9 km) | 1 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Tampa | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 170 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Ferguson Hall - The Straz Center | Tampa | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 24 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | Tampa | 4.8 mi (7.7 km) | 3 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Historic Duncan Auditorium at Tampa Theatre | Tampa | 4.8 mi (7.8 km) | 17 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Stereo Garden at Hotel Flor | Tampa | 4.8 mi (7.8 km) | 2 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Centro Asturiano de Tampa | Tampa | 5.1 mi (8.2 km) | 23 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Tampa Convention Center | Tampa | 5.3 mi (8.5 km) | 3 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Benchmark International Arena | Tampa | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) | 72 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| HCC Mainstage Theatre At YPAB | Tampa | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) | 13 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| The Ritz Ybor | Tampa | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 23 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Zodiac Tampa | Tampa | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 6 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa | Tampa | 5.7 mi (9.1 km) | 82 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| New World Music Hall | Tampa | 6.3 mi (10.1 km) | 15 | PIE, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Side Splitters Comedy Club | Tampa | 6.3 mi (10.2 km) | 96 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| The Grand Hall at ESC of Tampa Bay | Tampa | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 4 | PIE, 18 mi | Hotels |
| The Brass Mug | Tampa | 8.5 mi (13.6 km) | 3 | PIE, 19 mi | Hotels |
| Wild Rover Brewing Company | Tampa | 8.7 mi (14.0 km) | 2 | PIE, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Orpheum - Tampa | Tampa | 9 mi (14.5 km) | 46 | PIE, 19 mi | Hotels |
| The Yuengling Center | Tampa | 9.1 mi (14.6 km) | 25 | PIE, 19 mi | Hotels |
| USF Theatre 1 | Tampa | 9.1 mi (14.6 km) | 2 | PIE, 19 mi | Hotels |
| Citrus County Fairgrounds | Inverness | 59 mi (95.5 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
And 10 more venues in Lakeland, New Port Richey, Plant City, Tampa, Brooksville and Hudson.
Event weekends near TPA
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues TPA is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 18 | Orpheum - Tampa | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 21 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 28 | Side Splitters Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 34 | Side Splitters Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 28 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 25 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 30 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 24 | Side Splitters Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 41 | Side Splitters Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 22 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 22 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 30 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
Next events near TPA
Volumes - Band
Orpheum - Tampa, Tampa, Florida
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Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida
From about $47.00View TicketsCandlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
Centro Asturiano de Tampa, Tampa, Florida
From about $76.00View TicketsTacarra Williams
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa, Tampa, Florida
From about $42.00View TicketsTVBOO
The Ritz Ybor, Tampa, Florida
From about $36.00View TicketsRepticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show
Sikes Hall - RP Funding Center, Lakeland, Florida
From about $32.00View Tickets- From about $63.00View Tickets
Candlelight: 90s Hip Hop on Strings
Centro Asturiano de Tampa, Tampa, Florida
From about $86.00View TicketsLee Syatt
Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa, Florida
From about $99.00View TicketsAll Shall Perish
Orpheum - Tampa, Tampa, Florida
From about $37.00View Tickets
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When events near TPA happen
- 72% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 317 of 476 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities TPA serves
| City | Events | From TPA | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 745 | 4.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Lakeland | 87 | 35 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| New Port Richey | 60 | 22 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Plant City | 16 | 21 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Inverness | 2 | 59 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Brooksville | 1 | 47 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near TPA
| Airport | Type | From TPA |
|---|---|---|
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | Large airport | 10 mi |
| SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | Large airport | 40 mi |
PIE is the second option for 33 of these venues.
Home teams near TPA
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers play at Raymond James Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Tampa Bay Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena (NHL arena airports).
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Frequently asked questions
Which venues are closest to TPA?
Of the venues TPA is the first airport we list for, the closest are George M. Steinbrenner Field (1.7 miles), Raymond James Stadium (1.7 miles) and Scottish Rite Masonic Center - Tampa (1.8 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is TPA from downtown Tampa?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 4.2 miles (6.8 km) from downtown Tampa in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near TPA in the next 12 weeks?
We list 323 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues TPA is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 20, with 41. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
Which teams play home games near TPA?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Raymond James Stadium) and Tampa Bay Lightning (Benchmark International Arena) play their home games at venues TPA is the first airport for.
Which other airports are near TPA?
Within 50 miles of TPA we also list St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), 10 miles away and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), 40 miles away.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is TPA from Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 4.6 miles from Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center in a straight line.
