Live Nation to Operate New 4,300-Capacity Venue in Tampa’s Gasworx District

KETTLER has announced plans to develop a 4,300-capacity music venue within Tampa’s Gasworx district, adding a new mid-size concert space to the city’s live entertainment landscape.

The venue will be operated by Live Nation and is expected to open in late 2028. Located on North 15th Street, the site will sit near Ybor City’s 7th Avenue entertainment corridor, the Centro Ybor parking garage, and a planned TECO Streetcar stop.

According to the developer, the venue is intended to host a wide range of touring acts while offering a more intimate setting than larger arenas. The project is positioned to address demand for mid-size venues in the Tampa Bay area.

“We’re proud to partner with KETTLER to bring this venue to life,” said Brittany Flores, Florida Market President for Live Nation. “This project is a meaningful investment in Tampa and in the future of its music scene, growing the market and giving fans more of the shows they want close to home.”

KETTLER is leading the project as part of the broader Gasworx development, a joint venture with Darryl Shaw and PPF Real Estate. The mixed-use project includes residential, office, retail, and public space components.

“Ybor City has a distinct character and a long tradition of nightlife and live music,” said James Nozar, President of Development at KETTLER. “Our goal is to create a venue that carries that legacy forward by adding a new destination for residents, visitors, and artists.”

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Plans for the venue include a design that reflects the surrounding neighborhood. Features will include a brick exterior, a marquee with exposed lighting, and a balcony element inspired by historic Ybor City architecture. Interior details are expected to incorporate a theater-style stage and design elements intended to enhance acoustics and sightlines.

The venue is being designed in collaboration with Blueprint Studio, Live Nation’s in-house design group, and TVS Architecture and Interior Design. The project team stated that the space will include modern sound and lighting systems, along with dedicated backstage areas for performers.

Economic projections tied to the venue estimate an annual impact of approximately $80 million. The project is also expected to support about 440 jobs and generate roughly $6 million in state and local tax revenue each year.

“This investment reflects the strong momentum and confidence behind Tampa Bay’s economy,” said Craig J. Richard, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. “A vibrant entertainment venue in Ybor City brings jobs, foot traffic, and new energy to the district.”

The Gasworx development is expected to deliver approximately 5,000 residential units, more than 500,000 square feet of office space, and 120,000 square feet of retail. Plans also include a 28,000-square-foot marketplace scheduled to open in 2027, along with a one-acre public park.

Once completed, the new venue will serve as a key component of the district’s broader redevelopment, contributing to Ybor City’s ongoing growth as an entertainment destination.