To drinkers, music lovers, and all residents of Tampa Bay and beyond, the upcoming Tampa Bay Margarita Festival 2018 on May 26 & 27 in Downtown Tampa is for you! 

This year on Memorial Day weekend, the festival provides over 50 margaritas and 46 different brands of tequilas to satisfy your cravings. All the margaritas are handcrafted and freshly made by the bartenders, from classic to extreme concoctions. And this year the Margarita Festival also offers faster service for everyone with the new RFID wristband system and extra bartenders, so there’s no need to worry waiting in the line and squeezing through the crowd. 

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While enjoying endless drinks, there are live bands and DJs playing on the stage, so you can groove together with friends or hang out on the lawn with your family. The Wallflowers and Everclear as headliners will be performing separately on Saturday and Sunday, so get excited to have a 90's nostalgia moment while listening to them on stage. The full lineup of performers are listed below.

TICKETS

There are all kinds of tickets available on their website that fulfill your needs. The general admission tickets give access to the festival to enjoy all the activities, except you have to buy drinks yourself.

If you’re a huge fan of the lost shakers of salt, you can get Grand Marnier VIP tickets for UNLIMITED margaritas, beer and wine, with reserved seating plus restrooms. It's a VIP experience, and you get to enjoy the whole festival with the best of everything! 

If you are interested in tequila specifically, there are tickets available for a special tequila tasting on Saturday from 2-6 p.m. with over 30 tequilas available. 

You can also save $5 by using promo code "813area" when purchasing your tickets!

Attendees not only get to experience the delicious drinks and music, but there’s also a fireworks show that's a beautiful sight for your eyes against the night sky. The Tampa Bay Margarita Festival starts at 12 p.m. Saturday, and ends on 10 p.m. Sunday. Be sure you grab a blanket to sit back and relax on the lawn, loosen up all weekend. So join the party for a very good time, enjoy the crazy amount of delicious margaritas, and vibe with live music on May 26 and 27 at Curtis Hixon Park!

PRICES GO UP THIS WEEKEND

Ticket prices will go up this weekend! Make sure you get your tickets now!

GA TICKETS
2 Day GA: Now - $25 | This Weekend - $30 | Regular - $35 | Day of - $40
Saturday GA: Now - $17 | This Weekend - $20 | Regular - $25 | Day of - $30
Sunday GA: Now - $15 | This Weekend - $17 | Regular - $20 | Day of - $25

GRAND MARNIER VIP TICKETS
2 Day: Now - $155 | This Weekend - $175 | Regular - $205 | Day of - $225
Saturday: Now - $95 | This Weekend - $105 | Regular - $125 | Day of - $135
Sunday: Now - $80 | This Weekend - $90 | Regular - $100 | Day of - $110

Lunazul Stage View VIP TICKETS
2 Day: Now - $205 | This Weekend - $235 | Regular - $265 | Day of - $285
Saturday: Now - $120 | This Weekend - $135 | Regular - $150 | Day of - $175
Sunday: Now - $105 | This Weekend - $120 | Regular - $135 | Day of - $155

MAIN STAGE SET TIMES ANNOUNCED

Saturday, May 26th, 2018
12:00p – DJ Fresh
2:15p – Little Kintner Boys
3:30p – Southern Train
4:45p – Joshua Cruz
6:00p – The Dives
7:30p – PLAIN WHITE T'S
9:30p – THE WALLFLOWERS
11:00p – Fireworks

Sunday, May 27th, 2018
11:00a – DJ Fresh
1:30p – Sound Hammer
2:45p – Logan
4:00p – American Supermodel
5:15p – FASTBALL
7:00p – EVERCLEAR