MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Mötley Crüe
TAMPA — On the road for their “Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour,” Mötley Crüe will perform on Saturday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m., at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.
Tickets start at $50. Call 813-740-2446 or visit www.livenation.com.
Hailing from Los Angeles, Mötley Crüe has performed for more than 40 years. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, garnered seven platinum and multi-platinum albums, 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits, six Top 20 pop singles, three Grammy nominations, five New York Times Best Selling books, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a hit Netflix movie.
The quartet has amassed nearly 10 billion streams and has over 9.5 million followers on social media. Known for their live performances, Mötley Crüe has sold out tours around the world and pioneered the Las Vegas rock residency with a sold-out run in 2012. Hit songs, like “Kickstart My Heart” and “Home Sweet Home,” are frequently licensed by major brands, and their music can be heard on hit TV shows like “Stranger Things” and “Cobra Kai,” among others.
In 2024, the band ushered in a new era, signing to Big Machine Records and releasing the single “Dogs of War.” 2025 saw Mötley Crüe return to the Las Vegas Strip for the band’s third Sin City residency — the first one since 2013 — with 10 nights at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Mötley Crüe is celebrating their 45th anniversary in 2026.
Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte
TAMPA — Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte will perform on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6 p.m., at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.
Tickets start at $54.50. Call 813-740-2446 or visit www.livenation.com.
Avenged Sevenfold have sold millions of albums worldwide, and in the process have earned two consecutive No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart — including 2010’s “Nightmare” and 2013’s “Hail to the King.” They have over a billion video views and Spotify streams, as well as multiple No. 1 singles on rock radio. The band features M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ and Brooks Wackerman. They are equally known for their spectacular live shows, selling out arenas and headlining the world’s most prestigious festivals.
Good Charlotte is made up of twin brothers Joel Madden on vocals and Benji Madden on guitar and vocals, alongside Paul Thomas on bass and Billy Martin on guitar and keyboards. Together, they have spent nearly three decades crafting anthems for the underdogs, the dreamers, and the broken.
From their humble beginnings in Waldorf, Maryland, to selling over 11 million albums worldwide with hits like “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” and “The Anthem,” Good Charlotte has always worn their hearts on their sleeves. With over 2.3 billion streams to date, 12 RIAA certified multi-platinum, platinum, and gold releases, six Top 10 Alt Radio Singles, and four Top 20 Singles on the Billboard Hot 100, Good Charlotte remains a dynamic force in music with a legacy of evolution, authenticity, and lasting influence. Their latest album is “Motel Du Cap.”
Music4Life Living Arts Center
Kristopher James
CLEARWATER — Kristopher James will perform on Saturday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater.
Tickets start at $33.85. Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org.
According to his website, as a child, James could often be found sitting in the doorway of his room, lost in a world of mixtapes. He’d spend hours curating the perfect collection of songs, from Boys II Men’s “CooleyHighHarmony” to Garth Brooks’ timeless hits. Each song shaped his young musical mind, feeding his growing passion for melodies and lyrics. This love for music would direct him toward his true calling: songwriting.
Today, James takes his audience on an emotional journey through his Americana-Soul sound, showcased in intimate venues. A son of the Sunshine State, his music resonates far beyond Florida’s borders. His influences include legends like Otis Redding, Amos Lee, and Roberta Flack.
James released his debut album, “Kindness Never Quits,”in 2019. Riding on the success of his debut album, he teamed up with some of Nashville’s brightest talents — including Rascal Flatts, The War & Treaty, and Gavin DeGraw — to release a series of singles that captured the hearts of fans. Those singles are “Never Had to Find Our Way” (2020), “Feelings” (2021), “I Can Only Love You in a Song” (2023), and the latest, “Just Breathe” (2024). These tracks will appear on his forthcoming sophomore album.
Mahaffey Theater
Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo
ST. PETERSBURG — Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo will visit the Tampa Bay area for a concert on Sunday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $66. Visit themahaffey.com.
Tonino Baliardo is the founder and leader of Gipsy Kings, but above all he is a guitar virtuoso and a composer recognized worldwide. He composed and produced the greatest hits of the group such as “Bamboleo” or “Djobi Djoba.”
Undisputed masters of gypsy music, the group has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has been awarded numerous gold, platinum and diamond discs, a music victory in 1990 and a Grammy Award in 2013 in the Best World Music category for the album “Savor Flamenco.” He also collaborated on the film “The Big Lebowski” by remixing “Hotel California,” and on “Toy Story III,” the Disney Pixar animated film with “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”
Family and transmission are essential values in the eyes of Tonino who has been accompanied by his two sons Mikaël and Cosso Baliardo since 2014. Today, he continues to travel the world to share a music which is unique to him.
The Ritz
Wax Motif
TAMPA — Wax Motif will perform on Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 p.m., at the Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa.
Tickets start at $20.77. Visit www.theritzybor.com.
Australian-born Danny Chien, better known by his stage name Wax Motif, has a unique production style and fresh mixing skills. A pioneer for the G-House movement, his production efforts have drawn critical acclaim from the likes of Knife Party, Diplo, The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki and more. Known for making electro-house, he has developed a soulful style that incorporates dubstep, hip-hop and disco.
Oscura
Slimers
BRADENTON — Slimers will perform on Saturday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., at Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton.
Admission is “pay what you want” for those 21 and older; and $10 for guests under 21. Visit oscura.live.
Slimers is an egg-punk and goo-punk duo hailing from Lake Worth and the Florida Everglades. They are known for high-energy shows and their self-proclaimed mission to exterminate ghosts.
Also performing will be Offset Era, Proctoboy and The Disorderly.
Anthony Green
BRADENTON — Anthony Green will take the stage on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m., at Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton.
Tickets are $30. Visit oscura.live.
Born in Pennsylvania, Green was active in several bands throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He is best known for his work with Saosin, Circa Survive, and Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer. He launched his solo career with the release of “Avalon” in 2008. His sophomore effort, “Beautiful Things,” followed in 2012. His third album, “Young Legs,” came out in 2013.
Green’s most recent studio album, “So Long, Avalon,” was released in 2025.