The Ybor Arts Tour returns on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m., with a dynamic, neighborhood-wide celebration of the arts. This biannual event highlights visual art, live performance, and literary expression throughout historic Ybor City with a free, public, self-guided walking tour.
Included on the map are Ybor City galleries, performance spaces, and commercial and hospitality venues that hold dedicated public space for the arts year-round, sharing an immersive look into one exciting facet of Tampa’s vibrant creative community.
Some 2026 participating spaces include:
- Tempus Projects
- Gallery114@HC Ybor City Campus
- Kress Contemporary
- Tropical Home Fine Art Gallery
- Fringe Theatre
- LARA (Behind the Shelves Art Speakeasy)
- Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
- and much more
“The Ybor Arts Tour is one way we highlight our neighborhood’s creative identity amid rapid change. As Ybor evolves, it’s crucial to keep its artistic spirit visible, supported, and celebrated.” – Tracy Midulla, Tempus Projects
Established in 2022, the Arts Tour is a grassroots initiative led by a coalition of artists, educators, and volunteers in cultural spaces. Presented each spring and fall, the tour continues to grow in scope and impact, drawing hundreds of visitors and contributing to the cultural fabric of Tampa’s most historic district.
Find more information at www.kresscontemporary.com/yborartstour.