“6th Annual Tom Petty Birthday Tribute Show”
“6th Annual Tom Petty Birthday Tribute Show”
🎸 WMNF Presents: The 6th Annual Tom Petty Birthday Tribute Show 🎸
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa
Florida’s own Tom Petty deserves a proper birthday celebration, and WMNF 88.5 FM is delivering! As the only radio station in the state throwing a full night tribute to our homegrown rock legend, we’re bringing together over a dozen bands for an unforgettable musical journey.
Why This Show Matters
Tom Petty was born and raised right here in Florida, and like WMNF, he started making waves in the late 70s. Both Petty and our station rejected the bland sounds of mainstream radio, instead crafting a unique blend of Byrdsy Folk, Punk, New Wave, Garage rock, and Dylanesque singer/songwriters. It’s a musical kinship that runs deep.
What to Expect
40+ Songs from 26 Albums spanning Petty’s entire career:
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers classics
The Traveling Wilburys hits
Solo Tom Petty gems
Mudcrutch deep cuts
Everything from his debut to Mojo
Each band will perform 3-5 songs in their own style, creating a non-stop musical experience that honors Petty’s legacy while showcasing Tampa Bay’s incredible talent.
“I’ve had more bands ask to play the Tom Petty Tribute than any other tribute since I started these 15 years ago. He’s our home state guy—we love him.” – Flee, WMNF Music Director
Event Details
đź“… Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
đź•” Time: Doors 5pm, Music 6-11pm
📍 Venue: Skipper’s Smokehouse
910 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 977-6474
🎫 Tickets:
$20 advance
$25 day of show
🎵 Lineup: Bands to be announced August 1st, 2025
You know you want to be there. Breakdown and get your advance tickets now! Everyone gets lucky sometimes, and this is one concert that’s going to “feel so good and so free and so right, we ain’t never gonna change our minds about it.”