Hillsborough County, Fla. (April 30, 2026) - The May calendar of events at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC) is packed with performances including high-quality entertainment across music, theater, and more. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets for the upcoming events.
Tickets are available through NewTampaArtsCenter.org/Tickets.
Solo Spotlight: Tampa Repertory Theatre Presents Every Brilliant Thing, Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe and Law & Order's Mariska Hargitay both have performed in the one-act show on Broadway.
Tampa Repertory Theatre is bringing the interactive, one-act play to Hillsborough County audiences - taking them on a journey of a 7-year-old working to cheer up his depressed mother.
Award-winning actor Ned Averill-Snell reprises his celebrated performance in this play about depression and how far we'll go for those we love. Tickets are $20 - $27.50 depending on seat selection.
Select tickets are available for $10 through NTPAC's Affordable Art commitment.
Broadway Open Mic Night, Monday, May 4, from 8 to 10 p.m. Broadway Open Mic Nights are for everyone - whether you're a seasoned performer, practicing for an audition, or just love to sing.
Admission is free and performers can choose live piano accompaniment by David Estevez. Bring your own sheet music. Admission is free, but please register in advance.
Tampa Bay Symphony: Fate and Fantasies, Friday, May 8, at 8 p.m. The Tampa Bay Symphony consists of over 80 musicians and has been described as "one of Tampa Bay's hidden jewels." Tickets are $25 and can be found here.
Spheres Bubble Show Presents: Orbs, Sunday, May 10, at 3 p.m. As seen on America's Got Talent, Spheres Bubble Show's comedic and mysterious fusion of art, science, and magic returns to NTPAC after thrilling a sold-out crowd last season.
Tickets are $20-$27.50 depending on seat selection. Select tickets are available for $10 through NTPAC's Affordable Art commitment.
Kuumba Dancers & Drummers, Thursday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. This Theatre for Young Audiences event uses mesmerizing rhythms and joyous movements to take young audiences on a journey to the beautiful continent on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Free general admission, but register for tickets in advance.
Tampa City Ballet's Sleeping Beauty, Saturday, May 16, at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. Tampa City Ballet closes its season with Sleeping Beauty.
Step into a family friendly fairytale you already know and love, The Mistress of Evil, a whispered curse, a hundred-year sleep, and the promise of true love. Tickets are $45 to $90 depending on seat selection and can be purchased here.
New Tampa Unplugged: Shankh & Friends - A Global Music Project, Sunday, May 24, at 3 p.m. Shankh & Friends blends ancient Indian traditions with modern global grooves, creating a vibrant, ever-evolving soundscape of hypnotic rhythms, bold improvisation, and cross‑cultural magic.
Tickets are $17.50-$25 depending on seat selection. Select tickets are available for $10 through NTPAC's Affordable Art commitment.
Discover more of NTPAC's exciting events at NewTampaArtsCenter.org and on social media. Follow New Tampa Performing Arts Center on Facebook and Instagram at @NewTampaPAC. NTPAC is located at 8550 Hunters Village Rd., Tampa, FL 33647.