How to get tickets to the SOLD OUT Dropkick Murphy's concert?

Still need tickets to our SOLD OUT Dropkick Murphys concert at The RITZ Ybor on March 5?

Come hang out with us Thursday, March 1 at Dunedin Brewery from 7-9pm. Listen to the brand new CD and drink the DunBrew's very own Dropkick Murphys' Erin Red Ale and register to win a pair of tickets...

OR if you're in South Pinellas, come to Crowley's Downtown Grill & Bar's 2-Year Anniversary Party on Sunday, March 4 where we'll be raffling a pair of tickets before 6pm.

See you this weekend!

15th Annual Festa Italiana

The RITZ Ybor is a proud sponsor of Festa Italiana, which will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year.

Festa Italiana started in the spring of 1997 and is an annual multi-day event that benefits The Italian Club of Tampa (L'Unione Italiana) Restoration Fund. What started as just a one day celebration now spans over the course of four days and concludes with the main Festa Italiana event on the final day. Event attendees will experience the finest in live entertainment, family activities, wine and the Tampa Bay area's restaurants and cuisine.


Wines of Italy on Thursday, March 29, 2012: Festa Italiana kicks off with Wines of Italy, a unique tasting experience where guests will sample over 70 wines from Italy while enjoying Italian cuisine from Carraba's, desserts and live entertainment. The silent auction offers an opportunity to win fabulous prizes and gift packages. For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Cinema Italiano on Friday, March 30, 2012: Celebrate fabulous Italian cinema with Festa Italiana at Cinema Italiano where guests will experience award winning films and documentaries while enjoying espresso and dolci. For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Saturday, March 31, 2012: Spend a day with your entire family and enjoy such entertaining activities as the annual Bocce Ball Invitational Tournament, the Homemade Vino Competition, the Italian Idol singing competition and shopping the Ybor Saturday Fresh Market. For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Festa Italiana on Sunday, April 1, 2012: Festa Italiana on Sunday is the pinnacle of the annual Festa Italiana celebration that is a gathering of authentic tastes, sights and sounds straight from Italy. Attendees will enjoy the finest cuisines from over thirty of the Tampa Bay area’s top restaurants and caterers. The Main Stage will offer some of the world’s greatest entertainers, singers and dancers. This year, Festa Italiana welcomes singer Matt Morgan along with The Russo Brothers, The Fabulous Rockers, Bella Danza Dance Collective and more. Festa Italiana kicks off with Sunday Mass Procession followed by food, entertainment, cooking competitions and classes, grape stomping along with a children’s area and a cultural and genealogy area. For more information, please CLICK HERE.

ABOUT THE ITALIAN CLUB OF TAMPA (L'UNIONE ITALIANA)


The Italian Club of Tampa (L’Unione Italiana) was founded in 1894 by a small visionary group who realized that by uniting together, the Italian Community of Tampa could overcome many of the social and economic challenges that confronted those “turn-of-the-century” immigrants from Italy.

The mission of The Italian Club of Tampa is to preserve and honor the culture, traditions and heritage of the Italian Community and maintain the historical facility as a functioning memorial to the working class immigrants.

As the oldest historical leader and the voice of the Italian community, The Italian Club of Tampa operates in an environment characterized by the highest ethical standards and provides open and honest communication with the members and the community.

The Italian Club of Tampa is a national historic landmark located at 1731 East 7th Avenue in the historic Ybor City district of Tampa, Florida.

For more information about The Italian Club, please visit: www.italian-club.org

Drinks & Ink with Corey Miller on March 12, 2012

DRINKS & INK WITH COREY MILLER AT THE RITZ YBOR ON MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012

FREE ADMISSION! Join Tuaca and Special Guest Corey Miller for a night of mirth and music celebrating the art of tattooing and featuring a performance by Corey's Band, Powerflex 5!

Corey Miller is an acclaimed tattoo artist and television personality. He creates incredible artwork at Six Feet Under, his tattoo parlor in Upland, California and created the custom design for TUACA’s Perfect Chill label.

Corey hits the road for this year’s TUACA’s Drinks & Ink music tour, performing with his high-energy, rockabilly-blues-surf band, Powerflex 5!

*Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

RSVP online at www.facebook.com/tuacaliqueur

Less than 100 tickets left for TYGA on February 23, 2012

There are less than 100 tickets remaining for TYGA's Careless World Tour concert at The RITZ Ybor on Thursday, February 23, 2012. 50 tickets are still available online for purchase at www.theritzybor.com while less than 50 are available for purchase at The RITZ Ybor Box-Office. The RITZ Ybor Box-Office is open 1pm to 6pm every Wednesday thru Saturday, and on day of shows. Please call (813) 248-9210 for more information.

SOLD OUT! Young The Giant on March 17, 2012

The Young The Giant concert with GROUPLOVE at The RITZ Ybor on Saturday, March 17, 2012 is SOLD OUT! There are no more tickets available for purchase.

Pre-party doors open at 6pm with Happy Hour Drink Specials & LIVE MUSIC from Dropin Pickup. Main doors open at 7pm.

WIN TICKETS TO THE RITZ YBOR ALL YEAR LONG!

WIN TICKETS TO THE RITZ YBOR ALL YEAR LONG!

Everytime you purchase tickets to a concert at The RITZ Ybor Box-Office, your name is automatically entered into a monthly drawing to win TWO FREE TICKETS to any concert taking place at The RITZ Ybor the next month.

1. Contest is only valid at and thru The RITZ Ybor Box-Office, open 1pm to 6pm every Wednesday thru Saturday and on day of shows. Contest is not valid through with any online ticket purchases or ticket purchases at other locations.

2. One entry per person for each ticket purchased at The RITZ Ybor Box-Office.

3. Your e-mail address must be given to officially enter.

4. Winner will be notified via e-mail and announced online the 1st of every month. Winner must reply to notifying e-mail to claim prize.

5. Winner will win two General Admission tickets to any concert or special event at The RITZ Ybor the month that their name is drawn. Winning tickets are only valid for that month, and cannot be transferred to another month or redeemed for cash.

For more info, please e-mail tickets@theritzybor.com or call (813) 248-9210.

Skrillex Mothership Tour (Short Film)

Skrillex's SOLD OUT Mothership Tour invaded The RITZ Ybor last December, and is featured at the end of this short film chronicling the superstar's tour. Check it out!

97X Freebie Weebie with AWOLNATION at The RITZ Ybor on March 3, 2012

MILLER LITE PRESENTS 97X FREEBIE WEEBIE FEATURING AWOLNATION WITH GUILTMAKER AND THE AUGUST NAME AT THE RITZ YBOR ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012

Miller Lite Presents 97X Freebie Weebie with AWOLNATION, Guiltmaker and The August Name at The RITZ Ybor on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Doors open at 7pm.

The 97X Freebie Weebie is, well, free but you need a ticket to get in and you can only get tickets at a 97X Freebie Weebie Ticket Drop. A list of ticket drops is available by CLICKING HERE.

We'll have a limited number of tickets at each drop and there is a strict limit of a pair of tickets per adult.

Drive-By Truckers at The RITZ Ybor on April 12, 2012

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS RETURN TO THE RITZ YBOR ON THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012

AEG Live presents the Drive-By Truckers at The RITZ Ybor on Thursday, April 12, 2012. This will mark the band's second time performing at the venue. General Admission tickets will be $20.00 in advance and $22.00 day of show. VIP Balcony tickets will be $25.00. All tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10am this Friday, February 10, 2012 online here.

City and Colour at The RITZ Ybor on June 5, 2012

CITY AND COLOUR AT THE RITZ YBOR ON TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2012

City and Colour will perform at The RITZ Ybor on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. General admission tickets will be $25.00 in advance and $30.00 day of show. VIP Balcony tickets will be $35.00. All tickets will be available for purchase at 10am this Friday, February 10, 2012 online here.

Two Door Cinema Club at The RITZ Ybor on June 6, 2012

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB AT THE RITZ YBOR ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2012

AEG Live presents Two Door Cinema Club at The RITZ Ybor on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. General Admission tickets will be $21.50 in advance and $25.00 day of show. VIP Balcony tickets will be $30.00. All tickets will be available for purchase at 10am this Friday, February 10, 2012 online here.

Jon Oliva's Pain at The RITZ Ybor on June 16, 2012

JON OLIVA'S PAIN AT THE RITZ YBOR ON SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2012

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the Florida-based band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will play SAVATAGE's classic 1987 album, "Hall Of The Mountain King", in its entirety at The RITZ Ybor in Tampa FL on Saturday, June 16, 2012. JON OLIVA'S PAIN is also expected to play several songs from DOCTOR BUTCHER, the early 1990s project created by Oliva and guitarist Chris Caffery at a time when they were not active members of SAVATAGE.

This is the only US show to see this rare performance before the band heads to Europe for festival dates.

JON OLIVA'S PAIN lineup for the performances will consist of Jon Oliva (vocals and keyboards), Christopher Kinder (drums), Jerry Outlaw (guitar), Jason Jennings (bass) and a very special guest guitarist to be announced soon.

"Hall Of The Mountain King" was the first SAVATAGE album to be produced by Paul O'Neill and it showed the beginning of the band's progressive tendencies as they explored new forms of expression in their music. Many fans consider this LP a turning point in SAVATAGE's musical identity.

Opening will be a fantastic Queensryche Tribute Band called Jet City with some very special guests sitting in. Pre-show and after party with “Retribution” featuring Damond Jiniya former lead vocalist of Savatage. Doors open at 7:30pm with Show at 9pm.

Tickets are available online for purchase here.

Tyga: Careless World Tour at The RITZ Ybor on February 23, 2012

TYGA: CARELESS WORLD TOUR AT THE RITZ YBOR ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Dope Ent and Young Money are proud to announce, Tyga’s Careless World Tour will be making it’s way through The RITZ Ybor in Tampa, FL on Thursday, February 23, 2012. The first 100 people to click attending AND buy tickets for each city will be automatically be entered in a raffle to meet Tyga.

General Admission tickets are $20.00/ea. VIP tickets are $45.00/ea and grant access to VIP Balcony & speedy entry into the venue. Tickets can be purchased at The RITZ Ybor Box-Office open 1pm to 6pm every Wednesday thru Saturday & on day of shows, and online by clicking here.

Gancho with DJ Ralphi Rosario at The RITZ Ybor on January 28, 2012

GANCHO RETURNS TO THE RITZ YBOR: DJ RALPHI ROSARIO TO PLAY AT THE RITZ YBOR ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012

The 2nd Annual Gancho Gasparilla Weekend invades Tampa, FL this weekend. The weekend-long party officially kicks off on Friday, January 27, 2012 with the Havoc party at The Amphitheater with DJ Abel. The main event takes place on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at The RITZ Ybor with DJ Ralphi Rosario and shows by circuit legends Power Infiniti, JoJo Infiniti and New Century Dancers. Mutiny, the official Gancho afterparty continues that evening at the Emperor's Club. And don't miss Unleashed, the official Gancho closing party on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Rise at Tabu Lounge. Presented by Al & Chuck Travel.

More information and to purchase tickets can be found online at www.ganchotampa.com.

Rebelution at The RITZ Ybor on Wednesday, January 25, 2012

DON'T MISS REBELUTION AT THE RITZ YBOR TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012!

Rebelution returns to The RITZ Ybor tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 with their Peace of Mind Tour. Opening for Rebelution are The Grouch and Pep Love. Tickets are available online here and at The RITZ Ybor Box-Office for $22.00.

The RITZ Ybor Box-Office will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 and is open regularly 1pm to 6pm every Wednesday thru Saturday and on day of shows. For more information, please call (813) 248-9210.

The Jägermeister Music Tour with Portugal. The Man at The RITZ Ybor on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

THE JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR WITH PORTUGAL. THE MAN AT THE RITZ YBOR ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

The Jägermeister Music Tour featuring Portugal. The Man with The Lovely Frost will happen at The RITZ Ybor on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Tickets are available for purchase this Friday, January 27, 2012 online here. Tickets prices are $18.00 (General Admission / advance), $20.00 (General Admission / DOS) and $25.00 (VIP Balcony / 21+ only).

31st Annual WMNF Tropical Heatwave at The RITZ Ybor on Saturday, May 12, 2012

SAVE THE DATE: The 31st Annual WMNF Tropical Heatwave featuring eclectic music at many venues in Ybor City including The RITZ Ybor, will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Tickets are $30.00 (advance) or $40.00 (day of show) and can be purchased online HERE. MORE INFORMATION will be posted soon.

Cody Simpson at The RITZ Ybor on Friday, February 24, 2012

CODY SIMPSON AT THE RITZ YBOR ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Australian teen sensation, Cody Simpson, will perform at The RITZ Ybor for the very first time on Friday, February 24, 2012. Pre-party doors will open at 5pm with main doors at 6pm.

Tickets go onsale this Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10am online HERE and will be $20.00 (General Admission in advance), $25.00 (General Admission day of show) and $30.00 (VIP Balcony).

Video Exclusive: Jeremy Gloff's "World Won't Do It" music video

Square One proudly presents the music video to singer-songwriter Jeremy Gloff's "World Won't Do It" that perfectly documents the Cosmopolitan event that took place at The RITZ Ybor last November.

Filmed by JDX Studios and directed & edited by Jean Carlo Penaloza, "World Won't Do It" is the first music video from Jeremy Gloff's "THIS" album that is now available on iTunes and Amazon. "World Won't Do It" was written by Jeremy Gloff and produced by Jeremy Gloff with Mark Nikolich.

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KANVAS Dance Showcase at The RITZ Ybor on January 12, 2012

KANVAS DANCE SHOWCASE RETURNS TO THE RITZ YBOR ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012

The bi-annual KANVAS Dance Showcase & Dance Battle event produced by VYB Dance Company returns to The RITZ Ybor on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Tickets are only $15.00 online at www.thekanvasevent.com and $20.00 on day of show. VIP Balcony upgrades are available on the night of the event for $10.00.

Performances will include VYB Dance Company, Enigma Dance Kru, En' Lair Aerial Artistry, Rukus and more. Music by DJ KU.

For more information, please call 1-888-596-8892.

SOLD OUT! JJ Grey & Mofro concert 12/30/2011

The RITZ Ybor is ending another amazing year on a high note. We are proud to announce that the JJ Grey & Mofro concert with Honey Island Swamp Band at The RITZ Ybor on Friday, December 30, 2011 is SOLD OUT! No more tickets are available for purchase.

ALMOST SOLD OUT... Get your JJ Grey & Mofro tickets today!

The LAST 50 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS have been issued to The RITZ Ybor Box-Office and are available for purchase for this Friday's JJ Grey & Mofro concert with Honey Island Swamp Band.

The RITZ Ybor Box-Office is open every Wednesday thru Saturday from 1pm to 6pm & on day of shows. Please call (813) 248-9210 for more information.

End 2011 the right way... with live music & Tampa's premier special events venue!

The Cowhead Show New Year Party at The RITZ Ybor on Saturday, December 31, 2011

THE COWHEAD SHOW NEW YEAR PARTY AT THE RITZ YBOR ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2011

THE COWHEAD SHOW (102.5 The Bone) NEW YEAR PARTY featuring performances by Pitbull Toddler and Paper Stanley & hosted by comedian Gary Stanley will take place at The RITZ Ybor on Saturday, December 31, 2011.

FREE BUDWEISER BEER until midnight & prizes all night long.

TICKETS: $25 General Admission (advance) & $35 (day of event)
TICKET URL: www.cowheadradio.com

FOR SPONSORSHIP or Table Reservations, please contact pete@pitbulltoddler.com.

Young The Giant at The RITZ Ybor on March 17, 2011

YOUNG THE GIANT ANNOUCE ADDITIONAL 2012 HEADLINE TOUR DATES

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND SEVERAL MARKETS MOVING TO LARGER VENUES; SECOND SHOWS ADDED
“COUGH SYRUP” #4 AT ALTERNATIVE RADIO

NEW YORK, NY (December 6, 2011) – Young The Giant today announced additional dates for their 2012 headline tour which now begins in San Francisco on February 9, 2012 and will go through early April. The band has been taking the world by storm with their explosive live shows, gaining fans in every corner of the world and because of overwhelming demand in several markets, shows are moving to larger venues and in some instances second nights have been added. Stubbs in Austin sold out in a day, a second show has been added and Terminal 5 in New York sold out in less than five days.

Young The Giant has enjoyed tremendous success this year with two hit songs, “My Body” and “Cough Syrup,” massive critical acclaim, and have played the main stages at some of the biggest festivals in the world including the main stage at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and Sasquatch to name a few. Their second single, “Cough Syrup” is currently #4 at Alternative radio. Their first single, “My Body” rocketed to the #4 spot on the alternative chart while the band performed the song live at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Young the Giant also graced the MTV Unplugged stage which aired November 9, 2011 on MTV.com. The band performed selections from their self-titled debut album, as well as a cover song, “Empire Ants” by Gorillaz.

Young The Giant will perform at The RITZ Ybor on Saturday, March 17, 2011. Tickets are available at The RITZ Ybor Box-Office (813) 248-9210 and online at www.theritzybor.com.

WIN 2 Tickets to the SOLD OUT Skrillex concert at The RITZ Ybor!

SKRILLEX SKRAVENGER HUNT
Your Chance to WIN 2 Tickets to the SOLD OUT Skrillex concert at The RITZ Ybor
Saturday, December 10, 2011


WANT TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE SKRILLEX's SOLD OUT CONCERT AT THE RITZ YBOR ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011?

The RITZ Ybor presents the SKRILLEX SKRavenger Hunt, an Ybor City photo scavenger hunt to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Every penny collected will go directly to PCF to help children affected by cancer.

Be the first team to return with all of the correct photos and receive a pair of general admission tickets to the SOLD OUT Skrillex show on Friday, December 16. Runner-up will win a pair of general admission tickets to the Excision concert at The RITZ Ybor on March 9, 2012.

WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 2011
CHECK-IN LOCATION: The RITZ Ybor, 1503 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City
HUNT LOCATION: Ybor City-no vehicle needed
TIME: 12:30pm check-in, 1pm start (should last appx. 2 hours)
COST: $25.00 per team

RULES:
(a) 2 person teams only
(b) Ages 16 & up only
(c) Must supply one digital camera per team. Please clear out the camera of all photos before the hunt.

HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM: Reserve your team's spot through The RITZ Ybor Box Office, either by phone or stopping by in person. The RITZ Ybor Box-Office is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1pm-6pm. Call (813) 248-9210.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HUNT?: Email chelsea@theritzybor.com

For more information about the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, please visit:
www.fastercure.org/start.htm