Tampa Top 10 - March 2026

WINEFEST: WINEDERLAND

March 6 & 7 at Tampa Theatre. This Alice in Wonderland-themed fundraiser encourages guests to explore the historic 1926 landmark while sampling boutique wines from around the world and enjoying bites from Tampa’s top independent restaurants, bid on silent auction items, and dress as your favorite character. tampatheatre.org

MARCH MADNESS

March 20 – 22 at the Benchmark International Arena. The University of South Florida hosts the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA Division Men’s Basketball Championship. Check out the NCAA Fan Experience, designed to bring you closer than ever before. benchmarkintlarena.com

FOOD, WINE & GARDEN FESTIVAL

March 6 – May 10 at Busch Gardens. Guests can purchase decadent eats and treats created just for this festival. Experience live concert performances every weekend included with your park admission, full schedule online. Upgrade to a VIP experience for an additional charge. buschgardens.com/tampa

JOHN LEGEND

March 18, 8 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall. An Evening of Songs & Stories! Legend’s live show will feature intimate renditions of his greatest hits and fan favorites from throughout his 13-time Grammywinning body of work, built over 20+ years, woven together with stories from his life and career. rutheckerdhall.com

FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

March 1 – 8, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. at 303 BerryFest Place, Plant City. This annual spring celebration is packed with sweet strawberries, live music, rides, a midway with games, agriculture exhibits, fair food, and more. You’ve got to try the famous strawberry shortcake, too. flstrawberryfestival.com

PATTY FEST

March 13 – 15 at Williams Park in St. Pete. Three days of Irish culture featuring live music and dance performances, a vendor market, traditional Irish food, family-friendly activities, and Irish drinks and tastings. This is fun for all ages. Buy tickets at paddyfeststpete.com.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN

March 11 – April 5 at the Straz Center. Step aboard the Orca and celebrate movie history with a peek at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster. There are short tempers. Short circuits. 95 minutes where the alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare with no intermission. strazcenter.org

ALICIA KEYS’ HELL’S KITCHEN

March 24 – April 4 at the Straz Center. A musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys about growing up in N.Y. Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor. Set to the rhythm of the 90s, this is a love story between a mother and a daughter. strazcenter.org

PICKLE PARTY

March 11, 6 p.m. at Keel and Curley Winery. Learn the process of making pickled vegetables using different vinegars and spices. Designed for beginners and suitable for everyone, this class covers all the basics. You’ll go home with recipes and four different pickled goodies. Register at keelfarms.com

PIER 60 SUGAR SAND FESTIVAL

March 27 – April 12 at Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach. Eighteen professional sand sculptors from around the world will work their magic to transform the world-famous sugar sand into breathtaking sculptures. Guests will love the live music, artisan vendors, fireworks, and more. Full schedule at sugarsandfestival.com.