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Red Bull Dance Your Style Tampa 2026: The Weekend Guide

By Wayfind Local TeamUpdated September 16, 20266 places, all verified

Tampa decides who represents the USA in Zurich this Saturday, September 19. The Red Bull Dance Your Style USA National Final lands at the Tampa Convention Center for the first time: 16 street dancers, one on one, all styles, battling to songs the DJ picks live. There are no judges. The crowd votes after every battle, and the champion heads to the World Final in Zurich on October 24.

Saturday: doors 6:30 PM, battles at 8 PM, done around 10 PM. All ages, paid parking, tickets from $10.50 on Eventbrite. Omarion is the showcase act, Tampa's K-Sole and Myverse host, and Tampa based DJ Hans is on the music. See the National Final page with the map and nearby picks.

Friday: the free kickoff is Battle Day at The RITZ Ybor. Doors 5 PM, prelims 6:30, battle night 8:30, then Saturday's Top 16 bracket reveal and an after party. The RSVP is free but does not guarantee entry, so arrive early. See the Battle Day page.

Only have one night? Pick Saturday. Want the whole culture? Do both. Below are the spots worth pairing with the weekend, most within walking distance of the Convention Center.

1.Harpoon Harry's Crab House - Tampa

food★ 4.33,498 reviews$$

The closest pre show dinner you can get: the restaurant sits steps from the Tampa Convention Center.

Harpoon Harry's calls itself the pre and post event spot for the Convention Center, and it is right there. The two story room covers seafood, steak and sushi, with a second floor balcony looking over downtown, so a group that cannot agree on dinner still works.

Know before you goDowntown Tampa, steps from the Convention Center. Check hours on harpoonharrystampa.com before a big group shows up on a show night.
Best timeSaturday around 5 PM, so you finish before the 6:30 doors.
Local tipAsk for the balcony if the weather holds. It is the best seat downtown before a night event.

2.Tampa Riverwalk

attractions★ 4.75,606 reviews

Free, lit up at night, and it runs right past the Convention Center.

The Riverwalk is 2.6 miles of waterfront path tying downtown together, from Armature Works to Sparkman Wharf. It passes the Convention Center, so it is the easiest way to kill time before doors or walk off the adrenaline after the final.

Know before you goOpen daily and free. Very little shade, so skip midday and walk it near sunset.
Best timeThe last 90 minutes of daylight on Saturday, then straight into the show.
Local tipPark once for the night. Dinner, the final and drinks after are all walkable from the Riverwalk.

3.Hattricks

nightlife★ 4.44,740 reviews$$

A downtown sports bar a few blocks from the Convention Center for the post battle debate.

Hattricks is a hockey themed sports bar in a historic building, serving comfort food and beer. It is one of the closest bars to the venue, which matters when 10 PM hits and everyone wants to argue about who got robbed.

Know before you goDowntown Tampa, about a quarter mile from the Convention Center. Crowds depend on the sports schedule, so check before you go.
Best timeRight after the final wraps around 10 PM.
Local tipGrab a table early if a game is on the same night.

4.American Social - Bar & Kitchen

food★ 4.35,398 reviews$$

Waterfront patio with skyline views and late weekend hours.

American Social sits on the water across from downtown, and the restaurant pitches it for Tampa skyline views. Its site lists weekend hours running as late as 2 AM, which makes it the late option after the final.

Know before you goHarbour Island, a short walk over the bridge from the Convention Center. Confirm hours on americansocialbar.com.
Best timeSaturday after 10 PM for a late bite and the skyline lit up.
Local tipSit outside. The view back at downtown is the reason to cross the bridge.

5.The Florida Aquarium

attractions★ 4.521,970 reviews

Your Saturday daytime plan, a short walk from the venue and fully indoors.

Sharks, sea turtles, rays and a penguin colony, all air conditioned on Channelside. If you are in town for the whole weekend, it fills the hours before doors without a drive.

Know before you go701 Channelside Dr, Tampa. It closes before the show starts and uses date based pricing, so check your date on flaquarium.org.
Best timeSaturday morning or early afternoon.
Local tipPair it with the Riverwalk and you never need to move the car before the final.

6.The RITZ Ybor

attractions★ 4.33,011 reviews

Friday's free Battle Day venue, where Saturday's bracket gets revealed.

Tampa's historic concert venue on 7th Avenue hosts the community night: Team Americas vs Team World, a 5v5 exhibition with 2025 World Final winner Jaira Joy, a Battle Royale, the Top 16 reveal and an after party with Rhythm N' Roots.

Know before you go1503 E 7th Ave, Tampa. Free RSVP on Eventbrite, but capacity decides entry. Eventbrite lists it running from 5 PM to 1 AM.
Best timeFriday at the 5 PM doors.
Local tipThe TECO Line Streetcar links Ybor and downtown if you are staying near the Convention Center.

Making a whole weekend of it? Start with our Ybor City guide for Friday, walk the Tampa Riverwalk on Saturday, and browse more in the Florida events hub.

Facts here were checked on September 16 against the City of Tampa, Eventbrite, The RITZ Ybor and Red Bull. Times can shift, so confirm on the official listings before you head out. The Wayfind app keeps the map, the place cards and your saved spots together for the night.

Frequently asked questions

When is Red Bull Dance Your Style in Tampa?

The USA National Final is Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St. Doors open at 6:30 PM, battles start at 8 PM, and Eventbrite lists the night ending at 10 PM. The free Battle Day kickoff is Friday, September 18 at The RITZ Ybor, doors at 5 PM.

How much are tickets?

Eventbrite lists National Final tickets from $10.50. Friday's Battle Day is a free RSVP, but entry depends on venue capacity.

Who is competing?

Visit Tampa Bay lists the Top 16 as Kidd The Monster, King Havoc, Marlee Hightower, JREAMZ, Lily Frias, Fantaye, Noahlot, Caho, Janiya Jaggers, Passion, Jesse Sykes, Una, Rylee Prodigy, Surge, KiiLo and Harini. The first round matchups are revealed Friday at The RITZ Ybor.

How is the winner picked?

There is no judging panel. The DJ plays surprise songs, and the audience votes after each one on one battle to decide who advances. The USA champion goes to the World Final in Zurich on October 24.

Who performs?

Omarion is the showcase act. Tampa dance leaders K-Sole and Myverse host, and Tampa based DJ Hans plays the battles.

Is it all ages?

Eventbrite lists the National Final as all ages, with paid parking.