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Visiting Tampa Theatre
John Eberson's 1926 atmospheric movie palace makes you feel you are sitting in a Mediterranean courtyard under a night sky, with twinkling stars in the ceiling.
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Quick answer
Tampa Theatre is an architectural landmark in Downtown, Tampa. Allow 2 hours with a film; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Architecture
- Area
- Downtown
- Time needed
- 2 hours with a film
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- architecture, history, after dark and rainy day
- Best months
- July–September
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About Tampa Theatre
John Eberson's 1926 atmospheric movie palace makes you feel you are sitting in a Mediterranean courtyard under a night sky, with twinkling stars in the ceiling. It is run by a non-profit and still screens independent and classic films, often with a pre-show on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Tip: Seeing a film is the best way in; guided balcony-to-backstage tours run on some days.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours with a film.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Downtown.
Best time to visit Tampa Theatre
Tampa Theatre is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- August: 33°C (91°F) highs, about 17 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- July: 33°C (91°F) highs, about 17 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- September: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, quiet crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tampa itinerary visits Tampa Theatre on day 3, together with The Florida Aquarium, Ybor City Museum State Park and Armature Works and Heights Public Market.
- No. 11 of the 17 sights in our Tampa things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in tampa on a rainy day.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Tampa.
Near Tampa Theatre
Within walking distance of Tampa Theatre (straight-line distances):
- Ybor City Museum State Park — about 2.4 km away, 1 hour, low cost
- Glazer Children's Museum — about 0.3 km away, 2–3 hours, mid-priced
- Henry B. Plant Museum — about 0.7 km away, 1–1.5 hours, low cost
If you like Tampa Theatre
- Ybor City Historic District — Ybor City, Half a day
- Columbia Restaurant — Ybor City, 1.5–2 hours
- J.C. Newman Cigar Company (El Reloj) — Ybor City, 1.5 hours
- Tampa Bay History Center — Channel District, 1.5–2 hours
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Tampa Theatre?
Plan 2 hours with a film. Ybor City Museum State Park is about 2.4 km away in a straight line, so the two fit a half-day.
+Is Tampa Theatre free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Tampa Theatre?
July–September, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Seeing a film is the best way in; guided balcony-to-backstage tours run on some days.
+Do I need to book Tampa Theatre in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.