Center Stage at the Firehouse
Looking for something new and exciting to do on the weekend? Experience top quality entertainment in a unique setting that will have you returning for more.
The Firehouse Cultural Center’s lively Center Stage brings a variety of talented performers to the South Shore region. In this one space, you can see live music of nearly every genre from jazz to show tunes, comedy shows and more. Get romantic, play grown-up and come to one of the best small music and performance venues, Center Stage at the Firehouse!
It’s close to home, no need to fight traffic, pay for parking or wait in long lines.
As a courtesy to the artists we recommend arriving no later than thirty minutes before show time. Reservations are made when tickets are purchased. Tickets are non-refundable.
All seating is reserved, no walk ins.
No outside food or beverages allowed.
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See individual event listings for ticket prices.
Coming Events
The TBone Hamilton Band returns to the Firehouse! Tom “TBone” Hamilton is a renowned bassist, vocalist, and producer. He has left a mark on the blues, jazz, and Americana music scenes in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. With a career spanning over three decades, Hamilton has established himself as a versatile and passionate musician. He is equally adept at leading his own bands or serving as a sideman for national and international touring artists. Join us! SATURDAY May 31, 7:30 p.m. The return of Ron Feingold and his a cappella comedy! And friends! Headliner Ron Feingold is literally a one man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly unique musical comedy experience. Friday, June 6, 2025. Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 50’s roots rock. This is real deal rockin’ rhythm & blues! Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Back at the Firehouse, the Memphis Rub Band is a 4-piece band from Florida’s Suncoast area. They perform a blend of blues and rock with a bit of R&B and funk mixed in. Come out and see The Memphis Rub Band, a dynamic group, Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm. WUSF, Community Foundation Tampa Bay, and the Firehouse Cultural Center proudly announce a special event focused on hurricane preparedness for the 2025 season. This free jazz concert and conversation will feature music by Bryan Hughes and the Crew, the USF Jazztet Trio, and an insightful discussion led by the WUSF news team. The event will take place at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin, FL on Sunday, June 22 from 1-4pm where light refreshments will be served. The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music. Saturday, June 28, 2025. La Lucha returns to The Firehouse! La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Roger Bartlett has earned two platinum and gold records for his work as a session guitarist, played on movie soundtracks for Urban Cowboy, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Rancho Deluxe. Roger played on albums by Jimmy Buffett and many other artists. He has opened for Little Feat, Three Dog Night, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Lightning Hopkins, Heart, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jerry Jeff Walker and many others. Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm to see Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics.
05/31/2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
06/06/2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
06/14/2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
06/21/2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
06/22/2025
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
06/28/2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
07/26/2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
09/06/2025
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
