November brings a packed slate of arts and entertainment to St. Pete, offering families and culture‑seekers a wide range of performances across the city’s venues. With Tropicana Field back in service, the Enchant Christmas light maze and ice‑skating rink will run through Dec. 27, adding a festive backdrop to the month’s events.
Stage productions and theater
The Da Vinci Code, adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, opens Nov. 6 at freeFall Theatre, starring James Putnam as Professor Robert Langdon. Later in the month, Mannheim Steamroller will present a Christmas concert at the Mahaffey Theater on Nov. 11, and David Foster joins Katherine McPhee for a special performance on Nov. 13.
Music concerts
British pop star Ed Sheeran headlines a Nov. 7 show at Raymond James Stadium, with opening acts Rome and Isaac Slade. The city also welcomes Doja Cat on Nov. 13 at Benchmark International Arena, and classic rock legends Rush return for shows on Nov. 9 and 11 at Benchmark. Country fans can see Marty Stuart on Nov. 20 at the Capitol Theatre, while the legendary BEAT supergroup (Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin, Terry Bozzio) performs King Crimson classics at the Mahaffey Theater on Nov. 24.
Jazz, reggae and special festivals
The Suncoast Jazz Festival runs Nov. 20‑22 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Reggae Sound Splash Fest brings The Legendary Wailers, Third World, Inner Circle and the Ska‑Talites to BayCare Sound on Nov. 15. For families, the Enchant Christmas light maze offers a walk‑through holiday experience through Dec. 27.
Dance and multimedia events
ProjectALCHEMY’s MIXed: Pulse of the City dance presentation takes place Nov. 20‑21 at The Studio, featuring choreography by Jennifer Archibald, LaMichael Leonard Jr., Kirsten Standridge and Jonah Perez‑Lopez. The event also debuts filmmaker Joey Clay’s documentary MIXed: Across St. Pete, highlighting the company’s 2025 pop‑up dance projects.
Family‑friendly shows
Sheena Easton, Ruben Studdard and All‑Four‑One close the month with a Home For the Holidays concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Nov. 30. Additional family‑oriented performances include a Charlie Brown Christmas live show on Nov. 15 and a Cirque du Soleil production ‘Twas the Night Before…’ from Nov. 18‑29 at the Straz Center.
For a full list of November events, see the calendar below.
November calendar highlights
- Nov 1 – Florida Orchestra: John Williams at 90, Mahaffey Theater
- Nov 6 – Classic Albums Live: AC/DC’s Highway to Hell, Capitol Theatre
- Nov 7 – Ed Sheeran, Raymond James Stadium
- Nov 9 & 11 – Rush, Benchmark International Arena
- Nov 13 – Doja Cat, Benchmark International Arena
- Nov 15 – Reggae Sound Splash Fest, BayCare Sound
- Nov 20‑27 – Enchant Christmas, Tropicana Field
- Nov 24 – BEAT (Belew, Vai, Levin, Bozzio), Mahaffey Theater
- Nov 30 – Home For the Holidays concert, Ruth Eckerd Hall
Original reporting: St. Pete Catalyst — read the source article.
