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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Coming Events
Damon Fowler is a hard driving troubadour. His music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on May 9, 2026 @7:30 pm to listen to Damon Fowler play the blues! 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. ARConnection (Arencibia/Rudolph Connection) is a Tampa Bay based ensemble led by pianist Pablo Arencibia and drummer Dave Rudolph with Latin Grammy nominee Mauricio J. Rodriguez on bass. Join us for a great night listening to ARConnection! Saturday, May 30, @ 7:30 pm. 6/5/26 at 7:30 p.m. This is a Friday Night Comedy Center Stage event at the Firehouse. Come join us for a night of laughs with Jeff Gerbino & Friends. Variety magazine described Jeff’s act as a high energy high wire act that takes the audience right along with him. Jeff has performed at Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse several times in the past, we are happy to welcome him back! The Al Lopez Band aims to give their fans a show blending great songs with high energy and musical prowess. In order to deliver the best performances, Alex Lopez has surrounded himself with top caliber musicians. Each one brings an impressive resume and experience that when combined with Alex’s passion and energy gives fans a show they wont forget. This a Saturday Night Center Stage: Music Event on June 13 at 7:30 p.m. Trumpeter James Suggs is returning to The Firehouse with his jazz trio offering a great night of Jazz! The date is Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Firehouse. Chris “Kid” Royal has enjoyed a career in music spanning over 30 years. Based in St. Petersburg, Fl, Chris has a history in the blues music scene. He has played in various countries and festivals around the globe including the Montreal Jazz Festival and Notodden Blues Festival in Norway. Join us at The Firehouse Center Stage: Music to welcome the Kid Royal Band! Saturday, August 8, @ 7:30 pm. Murder, Denied is a gripping psychological thriller about justice, revenge, and the thin line between the two. An ending so diabolical, you will never see it coming. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on Friday, August 28, 2026 @7:30 pm to experience this thriller presented by MacBeth & Cheese and directed by Amy Windle! Murder, Denied is a gripping psychological thriller about justice, revenge, and the thin line between the two. An ending so diabolical, you will never see it coming. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, August 29, 2026 @7:30 pm to experience this thriller presented by MacBeth & Cheese and directed by Amy Windle! Murder, Denied is a gripping psychological thriller about justice, revenge, and the thin line between the two. An ending so diabolical, you will never see it coming. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on Sunday, August 30, 2026 MATINEE @3:00 pm to experience this thriller presented by MacBeth & Cheese and directed by Amy Windle!
05/09/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
05/16/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
05/30/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
06/05/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
06/13/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
06/20/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
08/08/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
08/28/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
08/29/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
08/30/2026
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
