We’re counting down the days until Tampa Bay’s newest concert venue is open. To celebrate their opening, The Sound amphitheater in Clearwater is going to be hosting a weeklong series of events. The first five shows for the new venue have already been announced. What else does the new venue have in store?
The new Clearwater venue is managed by Ruth Eckerd Hall. According to the Tampa Bay Times, they are in charge of booking events, managing food and beverage, and oversee staffing. The $84 million dollar project will be built to have 4,000 covered seats and 5,000 lawn seats. The amphitheater is expected to host a number of events from concerts, graduations, and other community events. Here are some other fun things to know about The Sound.
Ruth Eckerd Hall CEO Susan Crockett told the Tampa Bay Times “Clearwater will truly be celebrating with a wonderful grand opening week that offers something for everyone.” If you’re interested in checking out any of these events, head to TheSoundFLA.com for tickets!
Here are the grand opening events for The Sound Amphitheater In Clearwater
June 28
The first concert at The Sound is going to be a FREE event! More details to be announced soon from Ruth Eckerd Hall. There will also be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5pm.
Photo: City of Clearwater
June 30
The Sound’s first weekend kick off is going to be fun for the whole family. Come by and see the craft beer garden, street entertainment, children’s activities, and plenty of local food trucks to keep your belly full! The night will end with a concert featuring Grammy winner Colbie Caillat and singer Gavin DeGraw starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9-$99 and will go on sale April 14 at 10 a.m. at rutheckerdhall.com and the ticket office by calling 727-791-7400.
(Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for EarthX)
July 4
The Grand Opening celebration ends on July 4th. The Sound might become one of the best places to watch 4th of July fireworks. The day starts with a classic car show, farmers market, followed by the “largest fireworks display in Clearwater accompanied by the Florida Orchestra.” Stick around after the fireworks for a silent disco party!
(Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
