We went to this event last year and it was worth the trip over to New Tampa. The center itself is really nice. Though we didn’t get to catch a tour of the facility when we were there, they do offer those, making for a perfect homeschool outting. The arts center also offers various regularly scheduled free performances and shows to attend.
Our goal was to catch the Tampa City Ballet performance since Daughter studies ballet among other dance art forms, but we got there earlier in the day and didn’t make it to the ballet show, so hopefully this year! Below is a breakdown of what to expect of the three day event and the itinerary for each day.
| Join New Tampa Performing Arts Center for their annual celebration of music, art, dance and culture. Join Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 13, to celebrate the upcoming 2026-27 season with a weekend full of free activities and performances by Tampa Bay area artists across music, theatre, dance, comedy, and more. On Saturday, Sept. 12, bring the whole family for a day packed with kid-friendly activities, including a free screening of Disney’s Zootopia 2, arts and crafts, food trucks, and The Florida Orchestra’s instrument petting zoo, where kids can explore and play musical instruments. Plus, join us for backstage tours throughout the festival to discover how our state-of-the-art facility brings productions to life! |
| Friday, September 11 7:00 PM – Wattaka 8:15 PM – Jansen Dance Project Saturday, September 12 – Family Day 10:00 AM – Zootopia 2 1:15 PM – Winold Music Festival 2:30 PM – Hillsborough College Music Program 3:45 PM – Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival 5:00 PM – Entertainment Revue 6:30 PM – Anna Dance Academy 8:00 PM – Tampa City Ballet Sunday, September 13 2:15 PM – Rudram Indian Dance 3:45 PM – New Tampa Players 5:00 PM – Kuumba Dancers and Drummers of Africa |
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