The Rankings From Industry Trade Publication POLLSTAR Are In!
Industry trade publication, POLLSTAR, released their mid-year rankings and based on ticket sales, for amphitheaters with 10,000 seats and under, The BayCare Sound is ranked #2 in the United States, up from #3 in 2025, and #3 in the world. These rankings are from the period of November 2025 to May 2026. The BayCare Sound ranked higher than such prestigious venues as Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, The Orion Amphitheatre in Huntsville, Alabama, and The Ascend Amphitheatre in Nashville, Tennessee.
“It’s exciting to see the impact when a beautiful location, national talent, and a great experience align”, said Susan M. Crockett, Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO. “The numbers show the venue has become a special place for Tampa Bay residents, while
also drawing audiences from outside the area. We are proud to rank so soon with the very best in the country.”
To celebrate the third anniversary this summer of the opening of The BayCare Sound, special offers will be announced to upcoming shows and a limited quantity of one-of-a-kind promo items will be handed out at select shows on a first-come basis.
The BayCare Sound will present a wide variety of concerts and events including AEW Presents Dynamite Beach Break (July 8), Men at Work and Toad The Wet Sprocket (July 18), The Black Keys (July 28), Deep Purple and Kansas (August 8), Squeeze with Adam Ant and Haircut 100 (August 19) DEVO (August 27), Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and The Spin Doctors (September 1), 97X Next Big Thing Legends with Yellowcard (September 4), John Fogerty and Steve Winwood (September 19) and many more.
In addition, The BayCare Sound will present several festivals including Mersiv Flo Fest (September 12), and the venue’s first two-day show with Tape B Presents: Tapesgiving (November 27 & 28). More festivals will be announced soon.
As with every concert and event at The BayCare Sound, food trucks from local restaurants will be on-site offering food and drink items for purchase, including themed drink specials. Local artisans will also be on-site, selling unique, one-of-a-kind items.