Lakeland Events 2026-2027

Your guide to live events and things to do in Lakeland, FL, and nearby areas.

  • Updated: November 7, 2026

Events take place across Lakeland throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.

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Lakeland Events: Today, This Month & Dates

Upcoming Events in Lakeland

Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.
Upcoming Confirmed Events 34
  • Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — THEATRE: Cirque Dreams: Holidaze at Youkey Theatre - RP Funding Center • 2296 seats, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 84. Select Seats
  • Dec 11, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK, High Demand: Three Dog Night at Youkey Theatre - RP Funding Center • 2296 seats, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $86, Avg. price ~ $140, Tickets Available: 190. Select Seats
  • Dec 12, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — RELIGIOUS, Best Value, Weekend Event: Big Daddy Weave & Hannah Kerr at Victory Church - FL, 1401 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $70, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Jan 15, 2027, Time TBA — MUSEUM / EXHIBIT: Central Florida Comic Con at Exhibit Hall - RP Funding Center, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $58, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Jan 15, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, High Demand: Rodney Carrington at Youkey Theatre - RP Funding Center • 2296 seats, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $86, Avg. price ~ $116, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats
  • Jan 16, 2027, Time TBA — MUSEUM / EXHIBIT, Weekend Event: Central Florida Comic Con at Exhibit Hall - RP Funding Center, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $58, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Jan 17, 2027, Time TBA — MUSEUM / EXHIBIT, Weekend Event: Central Florida Comic Con at Exhibit Hall - RP Funding Center, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $58, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Jan 17, 2027, 3:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Menopause - The Musical at Youkey Theatre - RP Funding Center • 2296 seats, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $73, Avg. price ~ $101, Tickets Available: 129. Select Seats
  • Jan 27, 2027, 7:30 PM Wed — Concert: The Phil Collins Experience - Tribute at Youkey Theatre - RP Funding Center • 2296 seats, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $88, Avg. price ~ $108, Tickets Available: 78. Select Seats
  • Jan 29, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — THEATRE: The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show at Youkey Theatre - RP Funding Center • 2296 seats, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $93, Tickets Available: 167. Select Seats
  • Jan 29, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Henry Cho at Polk Theatre, 127 South Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $115, Tickets Available: 946. Select Seats
  • Feb 19, 2027, Time TBA — Professional (MLB): Spring Training: Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium • 8500 seats, 2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804, US. From $95, Avg. price ~ $131, Tickets Available: 41. Select Seats
  • Feb 21, 2027, Time TBA — Professional (MLB), Weekend Event: Spring Training: Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium • 8500 seats, 2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 41. Select Seats
  • Feb 23, 2027, Time TBA — Professional (MLB): Spring Training: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium • 8500 seats, 2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 42. Select Seats
  • Feb 25, 2027, Time TBA — Professional (MLB): Spring Training: Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium • 8500 seats, 2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 40. Select Seats
  • Feb 26, 2027, Time TBA — Professional (MLB): Spring Training: Detroit Tigers vs. Miami Marlins at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium • 8500 seats, 2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $115, Tickets Available: 46. Select Seats
  • Feb 28, 2027, Time TBA — Professional (MLB), Weekend Event: Spring Training: Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium • 8500 seats, 2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 35. Select Seats
  • Mar 03, 2027, 7:30 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight at Youkey Theatre - RP Funding Center • 2296 seats, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Available: 115. Select Seats
  • Mar 04, 2027, Time TBA — Professional (MLB): Spring Training: Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium • 8500 seats, 2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804, US. From $84, Avg. price ~ $126, Tickets Available: 43. Select Seats
  • Mar 06, 2027, Time TBA — Professional (MLB), Weekend Event: Spring Training: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium • 8500 seats, 2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $128, Tickets Available: 38. Select Seats
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Events by Show & Venue

Browse Lakeland events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 58
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 27
Dec 11, 2026 8:00 PM
Big Daddy Weave
Big Daddy Weave
1401 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
Upcoming Events: 12
Dec 12, 2026 5:00 PM
Central Florida Comic Con
Central Florida Comic Con
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 3
Jan 15, 2027 Time TBA
Rodney Carrington
Rodney Carrington
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 23
Jan 15, 2027 7:00 PM
Menopause - The Musical
Menopause - The Musical
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 56
Jan 17, 2027 3:00 PM
The Phil Collins Experience - Tribute
The Phil Collins Experience - Tribute
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 13
Jan 27, 2027 7:30 PM
Henry Cho
Henry Cho
127 South Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
Upcoming Events: 35
Jan 29, 2027 8:00 PM
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 61
Jan 29, 2027 8:00 PM
Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804
Upcoming Events: 186
Feb 19, 2027 Time TBA
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 58
Mar 03, 2027 7:30 PM
The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet
The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 83
Mar 24, 2027 7:00 PM
The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters
701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
Upcoming Events: 208
Apr 20, 2027 7:00 PM
Lakeland Flying Tigers
Lakeland Flying Tigers
2125 N. Lake Ave., Lakeland, FL 33804
Upcoming Events: 26
Apr 25, 2027 Time TBA

From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Lakeland. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.

What events are happening in Lakeland right now?

A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Lakeland rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.

How often is the event schedule updated?

Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.

Can I browse events by date or venue?

Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.

Are events held year-round in Lakeland?

Yeah — Lakeland doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.

Where do events take place in Lakeland?

Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Lakeland, FL. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.

Do new events get added regularly?

All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.

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