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Tampa’s Doechii Brings Swamp Ball Tour To Ybor During Pride Month

Last time Doechii came back home to Tampa Bay and shut down the city with an amazing performance was on Doja Cat’s tour last November and at Mischief Monday at…

TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 26: Doechii performs onstage during iHeartRadio 93.3 FLZ's Jingle Ball 2023 at Amalie Arena on November 26, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
(Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Last time Doechii came back home to Tampa Bay and shut down the city with an amazing performance was on Doja Cat’s tour last November and at Mischief Monday at The Ritz in Ybor City. Doechii really showed out and gave some breathtaking performances. The TDE rapstress from the 813 is ready to go back to the city June 12th, as she looks to make Tampa one of her stops on her Swamp Ball Tour.

The Swamp Princess has secured seven stops on her recently announced tour which is just in time for Pride Month. Doechii listed Miami, Los Angeles, D.C., New York & San Francisco as the major cities she will be performing in. We are happy to know she will be stopping by in her hometown of Tampa first to kick the whole thing off. Doechii will be at 1509 Live in Ybor on June 12th.

Right now, tickets are priced at $20, and this would be Doechii 1st appearance in a few years headlining her own show in Tampa’s Ybor City. She held a nice event on Halloween at The Brick’s & of course, the epic pop-up at The Ritz for Mischief Monday. I had the honor of DJing for her that night and man, was it a night to remember, as Doechii commanded the stage amongst her fans, family and friends.

Prior to that show, Babs & I had the pleasure of interviewing her and asking her about her success, coming up in Tampa, signing with Top Dawg Entertainment and more.

June 12th fans are sure to be in for a treat and it’s great that Doechii included her hometown and she really gets to celebrate all she’s accomplished so far. Currently her new single is out with JT of the City Girls called “Alter Ego. Get your tickets to the show here.

Going to see a show is definitely not what it used to be. Pre-pandemic pricing for concert tickets was somewhat affordable and the resale game was not as competitive as it is today. Now your credit card is close to its limits if you plan to go to more than 2 "big" shows this year. We have a stacked lineup of artists coming to concert in Tampa this year. So we did a deep dive to see the most expensive concerts in Tampa for 2024.

Some clever people have found some hacks to get into these big shows for "cheap". Many have learned this from Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour or Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Some people will wait till the last possible minute to buy their tickets. They note in some viral TikToks that if you go to the stadium and wait till the headliner hits the stage, the remaining resale tickets drop! It can be a very stressful process, especially if you REALLY want to be at a particular show. You may miss the first few songs, but the discount will be worth it!

The prices you see below for these concerts in Tampa are just to get you in the door. Meaning they won't be the best seats in the house. Some refer to them as the "nosebleeds". They also don't include those pesky fees we all know (and hate). So be prepared to cough up an arm, leg, and vital organ if you plan on going to any of these shows. (All the prices shown are from Ticketmaster).

Some may ask "Is it worth it to spend this money on concert tickets?" Well, we know the cost of living is a struggle and we all have bills to pay. But these concerts bring so much joy and life-long core memories. Maybe you can treat yourself with a lucky scratch-off or win a contest (wink wink.)

Here Are The 7 Most Expensive Concerts In Tampa This Year

Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour

Justin Timberlake is in his comeback era. The "cheapest" tickets to get you in the door at Amalie Arena start at $125. And that's for a partially obstructed view and basically the last row. Don't say we didn't warn ya!

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 01: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Justin Timberlake performs onstage during the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on April 01, 2024. Broadcasted live on FOX. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love Tour

The lineup you never would have put on your 2024 bingo card is a very popular show. Red Hot Chili Peppers will be at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on July 21st. Joining them will be Ice Cube and Irontom. Lawn tickets for this show start at $162 for verified resale.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: (L-R) Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, perform onstage during the 2023 Global Citizen Concert at Central Park, Great Lawn on September 23, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Bad Bunny - Most Wanted Tour

Bad Bunny puts on one of the hottest shows out there. This tour is special because there are no obstructed seats. So no matter where you sit in Amalie Arena, you should have a clear view of the stage. You may just need to bring binoculars for these $148 tickets in section 310.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 23: Bad Bunny performs during a stop of the Most Wanted Tour at T-Mobile Arena on February 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Chris Stapleton - All American Road Show

Chris Stapleton puts on an amazing show, so these $140 lawn seats are definitely worth it if you're a fan or have never seen him before. Chris will be at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre with Grace Potter and Nikki Lane on Friday, May 10.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Chris Stapleton performs onstage during the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

Morgan Wallen - One Night At A Time

No surprise that one of country music's biggest stars is selling out show after show. Tickets for his first ever stadium tour are going for $246 on Ticketmaster, and that's for the 300 level. He'll be at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday, July 11.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Morgan Wallen performs onstage during the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

Sting

If you missed them with Billy Joel earlier this year, here's your second chance! Because this show is at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Pete, it will be a little more intimate and expensive to get into. Current verified resale prices for balcony seats start at a whopping $538. If you can cough up that much money, they'll be here on May 9.

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: Sting performs on stage during Advertising Week New York 2016 - D&AD Impact at the PlayStation Theater on September 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Advertising Week New York)

Zach Bryan

You may be asking yourself "Who the heck is this guy"? He's an up-and-coming unique country artist with a laid back sound. As we type this post, there are THREE (3) tickets left for his show at Raymond James Stadium on August 14. These tickets range from $575-945. But at least they aren't nosebleed seats!

FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 24: Zach Bryan performs onstage for day two of the 2023 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival on September 24, 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival)