Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Name: Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Address: Tampa, United States
Telephone: +1 813-229-7827

#34 among attractions in Tampa

Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa, Florida in July 1987. The venue was rebranded in November 2009 to recognize the donation of financier David A. Straz Jr.--the largest individual philanthropic gift ever made to a cultural institution in Tampa. ()

Opened: 1987 (37 years ago)Coordinates: 27°57'4"N, 82°27'50"W

Address

Northeast Tampa (Uptown Tampa)Tampa United States

Contact

+1 813-229-7827

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Day trips

Straz Center for the Performing Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry B. Plant Museum, Amalie Arena, Tampa Museum of Art, Oaklawn Cemetery.

~1610 ftS
Museum, History museum
Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa
8 min walk • The Henry B. Plant Museum, nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida, is a cultural gem that transports visitors back to the opulence of the Gilded Age. Housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, now a National Historic Landmark, the museum is a testament to the visionary...
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Amalie Arena, Tampa
24 min walk • Amalie Arena stands as a modern beacon of entertainment in the bustling city of Tampa, Florida. This versatile venue, situated in the Channelside District, is not only a sports complex but also a prime location for concerts, events, and various performances, making it...
~700 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa
4 min walk • The Tampa Museum of Art is located in downtown Tampa, Florida. It exhibits modern and contemporary art, as well as Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities.
0.5 miNE
Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery, Tampa
12 min walk • Oaklawn Cemetery is the first public burial ground in Tampa, Florida, United States. The location was deeded in the mid-19th century and was described as the final resting place for "White and Slave, Rich and Poor".
0.6 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Bro Bowl, Tampa
15 min walk • The Bro Bowl is one of the last remaining skateboard parks of the 1970s and the first public skatepark to be built in Florida, United States. It is the first skatepark to be listed on any national registry of historic sites.
~1640 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Tampa Theatre, Tampa
8 min walk • The Tampa Theatre is a historic U.S. theater and city landmark in Downtown Tampa, Florida. Designed as an atmospheric theatre style movie palace by architect John Eberson, it opened on October 15, 1926.
~920 ftSE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa
5 min walk • The Glazer Children's Museum is a children's museum located in downtown Tampa, Florida, next to the Tampa Museum of Art and Curtis Hixon Park, alongside the Tampa Riverwalk. It is part of the Waterfront Arts District.
0.5 miSE
City hall
Tampa City Hall, Tampa
12 min walk • The Tampa City Hall is a historic site in Tampa, Florida, United States. It was designed by Bonfoey & Elliott and is located at 315 East John F. Kennedy Boulevard. It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1981. On October 1, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa
11 min walk • Sacred Heart Catholic Church was constructed in 1905 in downtown Tampa, Florida and is one of the oldest churches in the city of Tampa. The church, located at 509 N. Florida Avenue, is predominantly a Romanesque structure, with other elements.
~200 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Nightlife
Jobsite Theater, Tampa
1 min walk • Jobsite Theater is an American professional theater company incorporated in 1999 and located in Tampa, Florida, United States. They are the resident theater company of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Co-founder David M. Jenkins serves as Producing Artistic Director.
~1920 ftSE
Park
Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa
10 min walk • The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile-long open space and pedestrian trail along the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Straz Center for the Performing Arts open?

Straz Center for the Performing Arts is open:

Monday 12 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 8 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 8 pm
Friday 12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Straz Center for the Performing Arts?

Nearby attractions include Jobsite Theater, Tampa (1 min walk), John F. Germany Public Library, Tampa (3 min walk), Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa (4 min walk), Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa (5 min walk).

How to get to Straz Center for the Performing Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Straz Center for the Performing Arts:

Bus

Tyler Street @ Ashley Drive • Lines: 7 (3 min walk)
Cass Street & Tampa Street • Lines: 300X (5 min walk)

Tram

Downtown Tampa • Lines: Teco (15 min walk)
Dick Greco Plaza • Lines: Teco (22 min walk)

Train

Tampa (21 min walk)

Ferry

Tampa Ferry Terminal • Lines: Cross-Bay Ferry (33 min walk)