Ybor City
About Ybor City
Founded in 1886, Ybor City became known as the cigar capital of the world. The poplulation flourished with imigrants from Cuba, Spain, and Italy. Today Ybor City Historic District is the heart of Tampa's history and is filled with multi-cultural restaurants, bars and night clubs, specialy shops, art, music, architecture, and special events to celebrate Tampa's history. Two of the biggest events are the Guavaween Festival and the Gasparilla Knight Parade. There is trolley transportation to and from Downtown Tampa and Channelside. Also enjoy shopping at the many specialty shops along the streets as well as Centro Ybor which also has restaurants, Muvico movie theater & a few bars. Whether you are a history buff, looking for some relaxation, amazing food, or some excitement afterdark, Ybor City is definitely a place to visit in Tampa.
Ybor City nightlife includes some of the hottest college bars & night clubs in Tampa. You will also find everything to include techno dance clubs, outdoor patio bars, martini bars, entertainment venues, happy hour bars, live music jazz bars and much more. Restaurants in Ybor City Tampa range in everything from ethnic cuisine to small pizza shops. Dining in Ybor City is popular for the lunch crowd, tourists & late night dining. Although Ybor City in Tampa is mostly known to the locals for its great nightlife & dining, the neighborhood has much more to offer.
Ybor City has been a staple for the Tampa Bay community for so long and continues to do so. Be sure to check out the Ybor City History Museum along with several of the historical sites in the community. Venture out of the heart of Ybor and you'll be emersed in the soul of Ybor. The historic homes, cigar factory buildings and more will paint a picture of the past along with a glypse into the future of Ybor City and the region.
Events in Ybor City
Sam Hyde Live | Tampa, FL
at Side Splitters Comedy Club
Come see the gang from Million Dollar Extreme and Fishtank for an evening of live stand-up comedy.
Scarlet Lotus Cabaret's Graveyard Cabaret
at SpookEasy Lounge
Tampa Bay's Favorite Comedy Cabaret at SpookEasy Lounge, curated by Rogue River and hosted by Alistair Graves
MADONNA GAGA BRITNEY KYLIE DANCE PARTY!
at The Orpheum
Get ready for an ultimate dance extravaganza as we bring together 4 iconic queens of pop...Madonna, Gaga, Britney, & Kylie! 5/16 The Orpheum
The White Party
at 5017 E Washington St
Landmark Lodge #93 hosts The White Party Saturday, May 18, 2024. All White attire requested. Food will be provided.
Tampa Bay Event Industry Awards
at WR EVENT CENTER
Tampa Events Industry is honored to bring to the City of Tampa an event that celebrates a group of minority business owners that often times go overlooked. Whether an experienced professional or pursuing a new career in weddings and events, the Industry.
Triple Shot Blues/rock comes to Tampa Ybor
at 1920 Ybor
Coming to Tampa at Ybor's premiere music venue - IT'S SUNDAY FUNDAY with 3 blues rock acts/1 stage/1 amazing day of music. With Memphis Lightning, The Alex Lopez Xpress and Street Preacher Sunday May 19th starting 2-6PM
13th Annual Ford International Cuban Sandwich Festival
at Centennial Park
13th Annual Ford International Cuban Sandwich Festival Sunday May 26th, 2024 12pm-6pm is where you can enjoy this FREE Family oriented cultural festival featuring Cultural, Business and Food vendors, LIVE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT, VIP/ CELEBRITY JUDGES and
The Emo cabaret
at Showbar Ybor
The Emo Cabaret is a vaudeville style show featuring a live jazz band playing covers of pop punk and alternative music, a stand up comedian, drag queens, and burlesque dancers.
Powerstories Theatre's Girlstories Leadership Theatre Summer Camp
at The Cuban Club
Powerstories Theatre's presidentially award-winning Girlstories Leadership Theatre is accepting applications for its summer camp on June 10-21
TAMPA BAY JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
at Raymond James Stadium
Immerse Yourself In An Incredible Cultural Festival Experience.