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
Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents a Kids Theater Program. Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents a Kids Theater Program. WE ARE BACK! SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Tickets, or call 813-645-7651. SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! Individual Seat tickets for A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Individual Outdoor Seating Tickets, or call 813-645-7651. 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, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm. 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. 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!
01/05/2026 – 04/13/2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
This Free program will start Mondays, Jan. 5 until April 13 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Limited Space for ages 5 – 9. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.
01/05/2026 – 04/13/2026
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
This Free program will start Mondays, Jan. 5 until April 13 from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. Limited Space for ages 11 – 16. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.
03/21/2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
03/21/2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
03/28/2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL
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
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
