Get ready, Tampa Bay—WMNF 88.5 FM’s iconic Tropical Heatwave music festival is back with 12 incredible bands across three stages. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10, as the Cuban Club (2010 N Avenida Republica de Cuba) in historic Ybor City transforms into a multi-stage musical playground for one unforgettable night.
This year’s festival packs a serious punch, featuring 12 diverse bands across three stages. At the top of the bill: Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes, GA-20, Cheo, and blues powerhouse Sue Foley. But that’s just the beginning. From roots rock to psychedelic punk to reggae grooves, Tropical Heatwave 2025 serves up a genre-bending buffet of sound.
Ticket info:
- General Admission: $50 in advance / $60 day of show
- Ride the Wave VIP: $150 — skip the lines and chill in the Oasis tent with comfy seating, food, beverages, and a free drink ticket.
Tropical Heatwave is a beloved annual event in Tampa
There’s nothing like a night under the stars at the Cuban Club, a National Register of Historic Places landmark with an open layout perfect for stage-hopping and dancing your way through the night. Tropical Heatwave isn’t just a music festival—it’s a cultural institution…