Tampa Bay hosts six musical events this weekend
Performers range from a former American Idol contestant to an improvised electronic band, with tickets available for free or up to $35.
By Sarah Montgomery ·
The Tampa Bay area will host a series of live music and comedy events from Thursday through Saturday. The lineup includes country and folk performers, a comedy rapper, and an improvised electronic band. All events are scheduled for November 5, 6, and 7, 2026.
Britnee Kellogg, a country artist who appeared on American Idol, will open the weekend on Thursday. Her debut album, released in 2024, included the songs “Back of My Mind” and “Hey Mama.” She has previously performed with Blake Shelton and Kane Brown. Her concert begins at 8 p.m. at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa. Tickets are priced at $34.
Also on Thursday, comedy rapper Scoochie Boochie will perform at The Orpheum in Tampa at 7 p.m. He gained attention in 2025 with the song “Car Butt” and is known for his work in the Grand Rapids and Chicago comedy scenes. His performance is supported by ensembles Groovebox and Swell Rell. Tickets cost $35.
Jeremy Carter, who serves as artist-in-residence at the Palladium Theater, will perform in St. Petersburg on Friday. The concert runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Imagine Museum. Carter has toured internationally and has collaborated with Terrace Martin and Tony Monaco. General admission tickets are available for $15.
Friday night also features Brain Emoji, a band that performs fully improvised sets blending post-rock, jam, and electronic music. They will play from 10:30 p.m. to midnight at Zodiac Nightclub in Tampa. This set serves as the official pre-party for the Unusual Noise festival. Admission is on a pay-what-you-want basis.
Saturday brings the Unusual Noise festival to Dunedin. The event runs from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at The Moontower at Dunedin Brewery. The program features original performances and improvisation from groups such as Skerlik, Chaunces, and Mutant Fusion Collective. Admission is free.
The weekend concludes on Saturday with a performance by Kip Kelly at NoiseMakers in St. Petersburg. The singer-songwriter will begin at 7 p.m. and perform songs from his new album, Songs From A Quiet House. Kelly recorded his debut album in Memphis in 2025 and has shared stages with Jim Lauderdale and Joe Pug. Tickets for this show are free.
