Sunday, November 8, 2026 · St. Petersburg, Florida

What's Happening in the Burg Today

A country songwriting showcase at the Mahaffey, indie rock under the oaks at Jannus, emo with a full orchestra across the bridge, and the last hours of the Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival — here's the Sunday rundown.

☀️ Clear tonight  ·  ~75–76°F at sunset, low rain chance  ·  great night for the outdoor Jannus show

Listing compiled Sunday afternoon. Times are Eastern — always confirm with the venue before heading out.

Tonight's Headliners

Two marquee shows, both starting around 7:30–8 PM.

99.5 QYK Guitar Pull Tonight 7:30 PM

7:30 – 10:30 PM Mahaffey Theater · 400 1st St S Country · Acoustic

The 11th annual radio-station favorite: Nashville new-country hitmakers playing acoustically in a rotating loop — no opener, no headliner, just songs and stories swapped on one stage. The lineup: Carly Pearce, Greylan James, Jacob Hackworth, Vincent Mason and Zach John King. Tickets run from ~$122 at the box office.

Tickets & info — Mahaffey Theater ↗

The Brook & The Bluff — The Werewolf Tour Tonight 8 PM

8:00 – 11:00 PM Jannus Live · 200 1st Ave N Indie rock · Outdoor

Nashville's The Brook & The Bluff bring their red Dirt-style indie rock to Jannus' famous outdoor lawn — with a clear, warm evening forecast (74°F at 9 PM) this is St. Pete's best al-fresco Sunday night of the season.

Tickets & info — Jannus Live ↗

Emo Orchestra w/ The Spill Canvas Tonight 7:30 PM · 15 min away

Doors 6:30 PM · Show 7:30 PM Bilheimer Capitol Theatre · Clearwater Emo × full orchestra From ~$60–80

Beloved emo anthems rearranged for a full orchestra, with The Spill Canvas featured and Greywind as special guest — nostalgia in a 1926 movie palace. Just across the Memorial Causeway in downtown Clearwater.

Tickets & info — Bilheimer Capitol Theatre ↗

Festivals & Culture Today

The big Sunday draws — most wrap by 5 PM, worth knowing for next year or tomorrow's recap.

38th Annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival Final day · to 5 PM

Sun 10 AM – 5 PM Sponge Docks · 735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs Free · pet & family friendly

Greek-coastal Tarpon Springs' biggest weekend: dozens of seafood vendors (plus non-seafood "for the landlubbers"), the Master Chefs of the Sea competition for Tampa Bay's best seafood dish, continuous live music, crafts and kids' activities. Free parking with shuttle from the Splash Park.

Festival details ↗

Native American Heritage Month Celebration 10 AM – 5 PM

The James Museum · 150 Central Ave Free admission

A free, all-ages community day on Central Avenue: Indigenous art, live music, dance and storytelling honoring the living traditions of native peoples — plus complimentary museum entry all day.

More on ilovetheburg ↗

🛍️ The Sunday market circuit (repeats weekly)

  • Corey Ave Sunday Fresh Market — St. Pete Beach, 10 AM–2 PM. ~100 vendors: produce, baked goods, art, food trucks. Corey Village ↗
  • Kenwood Sunday Market — St. Pete High School, 2501 5th Ave N, 10 AM–2 PM. 70+ local vendors, live music, dog-friendly. Details ↗
  • Sunday Market @ Vintage Marché — 2906 34th St S, 9 AM–5 PM. Thousands of vintage finds, coffee and food. Details ↗
  • Sunday Market on Main Street — John Wilson Park, Safety Harbor, from 8 AM (Sundays through December). Details ↗

Christmas Under the Oaks — 50th Annual 9 AM – 3 PM

St. Petersburg College Clearwater · 2465 Drew St Free

The GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club marked its golden anniversary with its biggest-ever holiday market: 150+ exhibitors of handmade gifts, décor and a food court. If you missed it, other area holiday markets launch through November.

Visit St. Pete & Clearwater ↗

More stages today matinees

  • RISE! The Rock Musical — 2 PM, Florida Holocaust Museum (55 5th St S, $15). A rock musical about the Kashariyot, Jewish women resistance couriers. Info ↗
  • Celebrating Burt Bacharach — 3 PM, Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. Great American Songbook program.
  • Great Connections — morning session, Great Explorations Children's Museum.

On Deck This Week

If tonight's shows are sold out or the weekend's over your head, the calendar stays stacked.

  • Mon 11/9 → Judah & the Lion — The Boys Are Back Tour · Tue 11/11, 6:30 PM, Jannus Live. jannuslive.com ↗
  • Tue 11/11 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas · 7:30 PM, Mahaffey Theater.
  • Tue 11/11 The Altons · 7 PM, Bayboro Brewing Co. (southern soul, $25–30).
  • Wed 11/12 Art After Dark + Jazz Night with Fern & Friends · 5–8 PM, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete.
  • Wed 11/12 Duval Center Grand Re-Opening · 4–7 PM, Clearwater Beach — free showcase & sunset reception.
  • Fri 11/13 SABBATH — Long Live Ozzy! · Ferg's Pavilion — free show.
  • Sat 11/14 UB40 · 9 PM, Mahaffey Theater.
  • Nov 13–15 Pinellas Agricultural Festival · Pinellas Park — one of Florida's largest free fairs.
  • Now playing Meteor Shower at American Stage (through 11/21) · Local Heroes Month free admission at the Imagine Museum (all November) · Pinellas County Theatre Week Nov 11–21.