{"slides":[{"media_title":"Jonas Brothers","media_tagline":"with The All-American Rejects","event_body":"Each night will take fans on a full, career-spanning journey — with dedicated sets from every chapter of Jonas including Nick Jonas & the Administration, Nick Jonas’ solo career, Joe Jonas’ solo work and DNCE — all leading up to an unforgettable headlining performance from the Jonas Brothers. In addition, The All-American Rejects will join as special guests.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0059-JonasBrosNewAdmat-_-1600X600-806aeff7f2.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/jonas-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Oct<\/span> 22<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0059-JonasBrosNewAdmat-_-480X320-66ba9f11ac.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick","media_tagline":"Fall Tour 2025","event_body":"","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/Elevation2025_Venue_Tampa_EventPageHeader_1600x600-873353c2dc.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/elevation-worship-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Oct<\/span> 28<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/Elevation2025_Venue_Tampa_Thumbnail_480x320-2e8fc6f65e.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Lainey Wilson","media_tagline":"with ERNEST and Drake Milligan","event_body":"The upcoming performances add to yet another landmark year for Wilson, who is nominated for Best Country Album at this weekend’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards for her acclaimed record, Whirlwind. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Miranda Lambert, Eric Church), Whirlwind was released via BBR Music Group\/BMG Nashville this past summer and earned Wilson her best sales week ever as the record debuted at No. 8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart—her first top 10 entry.  The album features her current Top Five country radio single “4x4xU” which is geared up to be her eighth No. 1 hit. Stream\/purchase Whirlwind HERE. \n\n \n\nCritical acclaim for Whirlwind: \n\n“the best release of her career” —The Tennessean\n\n“She’s becoming a major headlining country star, and this album feels like it’s cementing that position” —NPR Music\n\n“next-generation icon” —Newsweek\n\n“her music has a blend of brawn, heart and willingness to upend the status quo that’s not only listenable, but also the kind of thing you can’t help but root for” —Rolling Stone\n\n“A romantic survivor with cowgirl cred, carried by a voice that can convey ache and mettle in equal measure” —The New York Times\n\n“Her new album features 14 tracks highlighting Wilson’s true country sound and a gift for storytelling” —Forbes\n\n“Lainey Wilson is the most exciting new artist in music, and transcends genres” —Spin”\n\n“her most unapologetically country album yet” —Vulture\n\n“Whirlwind captures the pinnacle of the singer’s journey thus far still while holding onto the parts of her that make her feel human” —American Songwriter\n\nAdditionally, in just the past year, Wilson was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, performed during the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, three awards at the 59th ACM Awards and two awards at the 58th CMA Awards, where she also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. Wilson also received two awards at this year’s ACM Honors: the prestigious Triple Crown Award—presented to those who have won ACM Entertainer of the Year, Female\/Male Vocalist of the Year and New Female\/Male Vocalist of the Year—and the Milestone Award, which is given to an artist who has had an unprecedented or outstanding year in country music. \n\nA prolific and sought-after songwriter, Wilson has scored seven No. 1 hits including “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 2x PLATINUM Certified “Heart Like A Truck,” and has also collaborated with artists such as Post Malone (“Nosedive”), Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). She is also a triple threat within entertainment as a singer, songwriter and actor, as she made her acting debut in season five of Paramount’s hit series Yellowstone and recently returned for its final episode of the series. Moreover, Wilson wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma,” which was featured in the new Twisters movie. \n\n \n\nWEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE | X | FACEBOOK\u202f\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/Lainey-Wilson-1600x600-651c7192a0.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/lainey-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 7<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/Lainey-Wilson-480x320-5ebe8235f5.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Bryan Adams","media_tagline":"with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo","event_body":"Bryan Adams has been touring the world for over four decades. His music has achieved No. 1 status in over 40 countries, and he is the recipient of numerous Awards including a Grammy, American Music Awards along with three Academy Award and five Golden Globe nominations, 18 JUNO Awards and he is a Companion of the Order of Canada.\n\n \n\nIn 2018 he co-wrote the Broadway musical ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ and released his 16th studio album, ‘So Happy It Hurts’ in 2022. He also followed Taylor Swift in re-recording some of his biggest songs with a double album of “Classics” in 2023.\n\n \n\nIn August 2024, Bryan launched Bad Records, (www.badrecords.com) his own independent label to house his album catalog, and kicked it off with a limited edition 7”, digital single and video of two songs “Rock And Roll Hell” and "War Machine, songs he wrote for Kiss at the beginning of his songwriting career. \n\n \n\nThese releases were followed with two box sets (Royal Albert Hall residencies), numerous singles and most recently a very special release for Record Store Day featuring previously unheard recordings of Tina Turner.\n\n\nIn a pop culture world defined by its perpetual changes, the partnership of singer songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo has been a potent, steadfast union that has soared to the top of the charts and into fans’ hearts on their own terms. Her staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with his trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter, forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created eternal rock hits including “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Promises In The Dark,” “We Live For Love,” “Heartbreaker” and “Hell Is For Children.”\n\n \n\nTheir stunning achievements are a testament to their vision. Together, Benatar and Giraldo have created two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums, as well as 19 Top 40 hits. They have sold over 36 million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® awards. They have also been feted with three American Music Awards, a People’s Choice Award, a 2008 induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame and in 2022 became Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/1600X600-4705329fd1.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/bryan-adams-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 10<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/480X320-ff8522a587.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Nate Bargatze","media_tagline":"Big Dumb Eyes World Tour","event_body":"Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and “One of the Funniest People,” by CBS Morning, Grammy nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows and breaking venue attendance records with more than 1.2 million tickets sold on his The Be Funny Tour. He is currently the No. 1 earning comedian in the world according to Pollstar’s recent report, and No. 12 in overall live tour tickets sales, putting him in the company of Coldplay, Madonna and U2.\n\n \n\nBargatze recently hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time in one year, to rave reviews with Vulture.com asking the question, "Has Nate Bargatze Cracked The SNL code?" Bargatze hosted SNL for the first time in 2023, securing high ratings for the program with Vanity Fair calling him, “A Great Saturday Night Live Host,” and Entertainment Weekly exclaiming, “A frighteningly funny Halloween episode.”\n\n \n\nThis Fall, Bargatze will co-produce a holiday variety special with Lorne Michaels for CBS which will air Thursday, Dec. 19. He also announced his new book from Grand Central Publishing, Big Dumb Eyes: Stories From A Simpler Mind, set to be published May 2025.\n\n \n\nIn 2023, Bargatze broke the attendance record at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The next month, he also broke the record for tickets sold at The Delta Center in Salt Lake City – the highest amount ever sold by a comedian at the venue. In 2024 he broke 20 total arena records.\n\n \n\n \n\nBargatze’s first solo one-hour Netflix special, The Tennessee Kid, premiered globally with rave reviews in 2019. In 2021, he released his critically acclaimed second Netflix special, The Greatest Average American, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. In 2023, Bargatze released his latest and third one-hour special, Nate Bargatze: Hello World, on Amazon Prime which now holds the record as Amazon’s most-streamed original comedy special in its first 28 days of viewership.\n\n \n\nBargatze was recently signed to Universal Music Group Nashville as their flagship comedian under their new Capitol Comedy label. He also recently performed two sold out shows at The Hollywood Bowl with Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan and Sebastian Maniscalco. \n\n \n\nBargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his 13 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the most appearances by any comedian. He also appeared on Conan four times and has appeared on Seth Meyers and James Corden’s respective late-night shows. \n\n \n\nIn 2023, Bargatze unveiled Nateland Entertainment, a family friendly content company where he produces standup comedy specials, showcases, sketches, and scripted episodic content for film, television, podcasts, music and more.  \n\n \n\nRaised in Old Hickory, Tenn., Nate currently resides in Nashville, Tenn. with his wife and daughter. \n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/1600X600-0bbb8f185e.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/bargatze-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 13 - 14<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/480X320-1e4fe56e99.jpg","category":{"name":"Comedy","id":"3"}},{"media_title":"KAYTRANADA x JUSTICE","media_tagline":"with Sam Gellaitry","event_body":"TIMELESS cemented KAYTRANADA as one of dance music’s premiere global stars, receiving praise from the likes of DJ Mag, The FADER, HYPEBEAST, NPR, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone and many more, with Rolling Stone proclaiming, “His forward-thinking production has subtly shifted the sound of pop culture.” His renowned and electric live show earned him a spot opening for The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour this Summer and a marquee set at HARD Summer in LA.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0010-KAYTRANADA-x-JUSTICE-_-1600X600-2217da3b78.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/kaytranada-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 15<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0010-KAYTRANADA-x-JUSTICE-_-480X320-66e8f6d1af.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Battle In The Bay","media_tagline":"FSU vs. Texas A&M","event_body":""The Battle in the Bay" promises an electrifying atmosphere as two of college basketball's most prominent programs collide. The Florida State Seminoles, representing the ACC, will go head-to-head with the SEC's Texas A&M Aggies in a showdown that's sure to be a must-see for fans of both schools and college hoops.\n\n“RPPI is looking forward to an exciting day of basketball in Tampa,” said RPPI President, Zach Franz. “We are grateful to work with such great partners at Benchmark International Arena, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, Vinik Sports Group, and both Universities to deliver a top-tier event.”\n\n“Our community is excited to welcome back the upcoming edition of NCAA Men’s March Madness and this event will help our community partners prepare so that we’re ready to put our best foot forward in March,” said Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director, Rob Higgins. “Kudos to RPPI for bringing together two great basketball programs for what will be a special match-up at Benchmark International Arena on Nov. 28.”\n\nThe matchup features two Head Coaches leading their programs in their first season. The Seminoles, led by Coach Luke Loucks, will battle the Aggies, coached by Bucky McMillan. Both teams will be looking to secure a key non-conference victory early in the season to build their postseason resumes.\n\n“We’re working tirelessly to build a championship-caliber program for our great Florida State fans. Every game we play against a quality opponent helps us grow and become a better basketball team. Playing Texas A&M is great for us in so many ways, they were ranked in the Top 15 nationally, a No. 4 seed in last year’s NCAA Tournament, and finished fifth in the SEC -- making this matchup a powerful test for us,” said FSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Luke Loucks. “Playing in Tampa also gives us the chance to showcase our team in one of Florida’s largest cities, home to a vibrant community of Seminole supporters. This game strengthens our program and provides our players with valuable experience as we prepare for the rest of our non-conference slate and the upcoming ACC schedule."\n\nThe Maroon & White are led by head coach Bucky McMillan, who arrived in Aggieland last spring after leading the Samford Bulldogs to three Southern Conference Championships while averaging more than 23 wins in each of the past four seasons with the Bulldogs. The three-time SoCon Coach of the Year has re-tooled a roster that featured just a single returnee with 14 newcomers, including 12 transfers from Division I schools. Texas A&M is the only school to sign five players in the transfer portal all rated inside the Top 100 at EvanMiya.com. The Aggies are coming off their third-straight trip to the NCAA and fourth straight 20-win season in 2024-25.\n\n"We’re looking forward to participating in the Battle in the Bay in Tampa this November versus a strong basketball program in Florida State University. I have great respect for their athletic accomplishments and am excited to be starting this series,” said Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Bucky McMillan. “I think this year and next year’s games will be something that both fan bases can rally around. I just hope our fans leave happier than theirs.”\n\nThe last time these two programs faced each other was in a close first round game of the 2011 NCAA Tournament, with FSU defeating Texas A&M 57-50. 14 years later, this neutral-site match-up has all of the components to be a thrilling event.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0041-FSUvsAM_1600X600-3622731e3e.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/fsu-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 28<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"TBA","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0041-FSUvsAM_480X320-cef5d579ab.jpg","category":{"name":"Basketball","id":"4"}},{"media_title":"Christian Nodal","media_tagline":"PA\u2019L CORA Tour","event_body":"After the resounding success that Nodal has had with his presentations in the Mexican Republic so far this year, now come great surprises for his audience in the United States, as today marks the official announcement “PA’L CORA Tour” produced by CMN (Cardenas Marketing Network) with which he will visit some of the most renowned venues, including Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on Sat., Nov. 29 at 8:00 p.m., where of course it is highly anticipated by all his fans.\n\n \n\nThis tour will begin in November, with which Nodal will definitely continue to leave the name of Mexico very high, demonstrating his enormous vocal and interpretive talent, which has led him to establish himself as one of the most important artists in the music industry, as his songs have reached millions of people around the world through digital platforms.\n\n \n\nNodal will make a tremble on each of the stages he will perform, offering top level shows that will include his greatest hits, allowing the public to enjoy a unique and incomparable experience.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0005-ChristianNodal-_-1600X600-d12d9a0d14.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/nodal-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 29<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0005-ChristianNodal-_-480X320-1613c6f09f.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Playboi Carti","media_tagline":"Antagonist Tour","event_body":"In just a few short years, rapper Playboi Carti has amassed over 31 billion streams worldwide, with a global appeal that has steadily placed him within the upper echelon of new stars. Carti has been unstoppable since the release of his 2017 single “Magnolia,” as its meteoric rise garnered cosigns from Beyoncé and features on series like Atlanta. His self-titled album has accumulated nearly eight billion streams to date after debuting at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart where it spent 63 weeks. The following year, Carti dropped his album Die Lit, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, boasting collaborations like Lil Uzi Vert on “Shoota,” “Poke It Out” with Nicki Minaj, “Love Hurts” with Travis Scott and many more. The album has nearly 9.8 billion global streams to date and spent a total of 111 weeks on the Billboard 200. In April of 2020, Carti returned with track “@MEH” and on Christmas day, he landed his first No. 1 album on Billboard’s 200 Chart with Whole Lotta Red, which features the likes of Future & Kid Cudi, and has amassed a staggering 8.8 million global streams to date. The album sold 100,000 units and received 160 million global streams within its first week. Whole Lotta Red trended No. 1 upon its release on Twitter, and tracks from the album held three out of the top ten trending spots at YouTube including No. 1 upon release. \n\n \n\nCarti took over 2024 with strong new music releases and stellar performances both domestically and internationally. His collaborations have seen great success including "CARNIVAL” with Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign and Rich the Kid, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Carti’s collaboration with Travis Scott on their song “FE!N” peaked at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100, and the duo performed the track together on Saturday Night Live. Carti was also featured on “Timeless” with The Weeknd, “I LUV IT” with Camila Cabello, “TYPE SHIT” with Future, Metro Boomin and Travis Scott and “Popular” with The Weeknd and Madonna.\n\n \n\nNow, with the release of his long-awaited 30-track fourth studio album, MUSIC, Carti has once again proven himself to be at the forefront of the industry. With features from Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Skepta, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign, Young Thug and more, the album quickly rose to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 where it spent a total of three weeks and made its mark as his second No. 1 album. \n\n \n\nGarnering 799 million global streams worldwide and selling 298,000 units in its first week in the U.S., Carti joined Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen to become the third artist, and the first rapper, to ever have 30 tracks debut on the Billboard Hot 100. On the heels of this immense success, Carti then released the deluxe version of the album, MUSIC - SORRY 4 DA WAIT, with four additional new tracks. Following the immense impact of MUSIC, Carti closed out Rolling Loud California with a stellar headlining set where he brought out The Weeknd and Skepta to perform tracks “RATHER LIE,” “Timeless” and “TOXIC”. With a constant string of hits and impressive performances, Playboi Carti does not miss.\n\n \n\nCarti also joined forces with The Weeknd to give fans a surprise performance of “Timeless” at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards and performed hit track “Like Weezy” live at the BET awards. Refusing to give up the momentum, he joined The Weeknd on his After Hours Til Dawn Tour, which he will continue on through September. The pair sold out four nights at SoFi Stadium, and have stops left in Atlanta, Houston and more.\n\n \n\nAbout Ken Carson\n\nKen Carson is a breakout Atlanta-born artist who just earned his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with More Chaos, his boldest and most successful project yet. Already named one of the best albums of 2025 by Complex and Genius, the record expands on the world he built with 2023’s Platinum-certified A Great Chaos, home to the Hot 100 hit “overseas” and a fixture on year-end best-of lists from The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, Complex and Rolling Stone. Across his discography, Ken has amassed over four billion streams, sold over 230,000 tickets globally and recently earned four new gold RIAA certifications for “Succubus,” “SS,” “Jennifer’s Body” and “I Need You.” Recognized on Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact Report, he has also fronted campaigns for Y\/Project x Heaven by Marc Jacobs, delivered standout sets at Rolling Loud and ComplexCon, and earned co-signs from Young Thug, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber and Anthony Kiedis. A Great Chaos defined an era for Ken, but with More Chaos, he’s taking it even further, pushing boundaries, growing his cult following and solidifying himself as one of the most compelling voices of his generation.\n\n \n\nAbout Destroy Lonely\n\nIn an age where it feels like nothing’s shocking anymore, the word “rockstar” is contentious and punk can be seen as nothing more than an aesthetic to be consumed, Destroy Lonely is reevaluating and redefining all those things. Born Bobby Sandimanie III, Lonely has quickly risen to prominence with each release he’s shared. His debut album, If Looks Could Kill, made a major impact, hitting No. 1 on Apple Music and amassing nearly 10 million streams on Spotify, following the success of his breakout single “NOSTYLIST,” now certified Gold by the RIAA. His rapid rise earned him “Artist to Watch” honors from Complex, Billboard, BET, Rolling Stone and more. In 2024, he returned with LOVE LASTS FOREVER, blending Atlanta-rooted rap with a punk-infused sound. The project debuted at No. 1 on the Top R&B\/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts and secured a Top 10 spot on the Billboard 200. Most recently, he shared his see u soon <\/3 project on SoundCloud, giving fans a glimpse of what’s next. But Lonely’s influence extends far beyond music. He has collaborated with designer Matthew Williams on an exclusive merch collection, appeared in Marc Jacobs campaigns, designed a custom pair of Bose headphones and worked alongside artists including Southside, Ken Carson, PinkPantheress, Quavo and A$AP Nast. His live performances have graced major stages including Lollapalooza, Coachella, Summer Smash and Rolling Loud, and he’s even walked in VETEMENTS’ show at Paris Fashion Week. Known for pairing bold styles, like wearing an Atlanta fitted cap with black-painted nails, Lonely constantly challenges expectations, both musically and visually. Through his music, he pushes boundaries and invites listeners into his evolving, post-apocalyptic universe, declaring, “It’s not a lifestyle, it’s life.” As he continues to grow as an artist, he remains committed to authenticity, using each project as a deeper exploration of his world.\n\n \n\nAbout Homixide Gang \n\nHomixide Gang is the explosive hip hop duo from the east side of Atlanta comprised of Homixide Meechie and Homixide Beno!, known for their high-energy performances, raw delivery and futuristic trap sound. Signed to Playboi Carti’s Opium imprint, the pair have quickly become standouts in Atlanta’s new wave, with over 60 million streams globally and a rapidly growing worldwide fanbase. Since breaking out with “SSN” in 2021, they’ve released a string of acclaimed projects, leading up to in their 2024 project I5U5WE5 under Opium\/Interscope Records. This year, they returned with their highly anticipated debut album, Homixide Lifestyle 2—a 25-track project that pushes rage rap forward, blending Southern hip-hop influences with a darker, more refined edge. The album debuted in the Top 10 on Spotify’s Global and U.S. Album Charts, with production from Pi’erre Bourne, WakeUp, F1LTHY, Maaly Raw, TLY Jacob, Section 8, ATL Jacob, DJ Moon and more. It also features collaborations with Opium labelmates Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely. With sold-out shows across China, a major North American tour, and performances at Rolling Loud and ComplexCon, Homixide Gang continues to define the future of rap on their own terms.\n\n \n\n###\n\n \n\nFOLLOW PLAYBOI CARTI ON SOCIALS\n\nINSTAGRAM instagram.com\/playboicarti\n\nTWITTER twitter.com\/playboicarti\n\nFACEBOOK facebook.com\/playboicarti\n\nYOUTUBE youtube.com\/channel\/UC652oRUvX1onwrrZ8ADJRPw\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/1600x600-26fd88c76f.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/playboi-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 30<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/480x320-4dca851be9.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"NEW DATE: Stevie Nicks","media_tagline":"","event_body":"","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/1600X600-e11f7754bf.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/stevie-nicks-dec-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Dec<\/span> 7<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary secondary featured","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/480X320-5f22bbe317.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Brandy & Monica","media_tagline":"with Kelly Rowland and more","event_body":"\n\nThe iconic GRAMMY Award-winning artists, Brandy and Monica, will embark on their first-ever co-headlining tour. It also marks a historic moment more than 25 years in the making, building on the legacy of their 1998 game-changing duet “The Boy Is Mine,” which spent a record-shattering 13 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining cultural touchstone of late ‘90s R&B. The song also placed them in an elite group of artists — including Whitney Houston (14 weeks with “I Will Always Love You”) and Mariah Carey (16 weeks with “One Sweet Day”) — who have commanded the Hot 100’s top spot for 13 weeks or more.\n\nJoining them is a powerhouse lineup of special guests: GRAMMY-winning superstar Kelly Rowland, chart-topping singer-songwriter and GRAMMY winner Muni Long, and rising star Jamal Roberts, fresh off his 2025 American Idol Season 23 win. With talent that spans generations—from foundational to future—the tour is positioned to be one of the most unforgettable, unmissable live events of the year.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0011-Brandy-and-Monica-_-1600X600-541104e400.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/brandy-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Dec<\/span> 12<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0011-Brandy-and-Monica-_-480X320-14832f4b6f.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Trans-Siberian Orchestra","media_tagline":"","event_body":"","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0039-TSO-_-1600X600-efb5077d8d.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/tso-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Dec<\/span> 14<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0039-TSO-_-480X320-16b727c71b.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"mgk","media_tagline":"with Julia Wolf","event_body":"The Lost Americana Tour will showcase mgk’s evolution as one of music’s most dynamic live performers, blending rap, rock and alt-pop with the high-energy spectacle that has made his shows a must-see worldwide.\n\n \n\nFollowing his record-setting Mainstream Sellout Tour, which saw him headline arenas across North America and Europe, including a historic stadium show in his hometown of Cleveland, mgk is raising the bar yet again. The Lost Americana Tour is set to be his biggest global headline run yet, bringing him to major arenas, amphitheaters and festivals across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. With more than 20.6 billion streams and millions of albums sold globally, mgk continues to push boundaries as a genre-defying artist and electrifying live act. Joining him will be rising alt-pop artist Julia Wolf, whose fearless lyricism and evocative live performances have made her one of the most exciting new voices to watch.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0048-MGK-_1600X600-0a62b4535b.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/mgk-2025","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Dec<\/span> 19<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured lexus_concert_club","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0048-MGK-_480X320-79ec72e0e4.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"WWE LIVE Holiday Tour ","media_tagline":"","event_body":"WWE RETURNS TO TAMPA FOR THE FINAL TIME THIS YEAR!\n\nSEE ALL YOUR FAVORITE SUPERSTARS LIVE:\n\nCM PUNK\n\nBECKY LYNCH\n\nRHEA RIPLEY\n\nLA KNIGHT\n\nTHE NEW DAY\n\nPENTA\n\nand many more!\n\nWWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/CS-053797_LVE_Holiday_Tour_Tampa_1600x600-074563ad19.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/show-year-2","ticket_link":"On Sale Soon<\/a>","event_date":"Dec<\/span> 27<\/span>, 2025<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/CS-053797_LVE_Holiday_Tour_Tampa_480x320-91d5c94c4f.jpg","category":{"name":"Other","id":"0"}},{"media_title":"Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey","media_tagline":"The Greatest Show On Earth","event_body":"The Greatest Show On Earth® is back with a high-energy, music-driven experience with bold circus performances, unforgettable characters, and a nonstop party vibe.  This new production moves at the speed of today’s world: fast-paced, dynamic, and full of energy – bringing audiences closer than ever to the talent and heart that make The Greatest Show On Earth® unforgettable.  It’s an adrenaline-packed celebration of human talent, where world-class athletes and performers from around the globe showcase extraordinary, jaw-dropping skills that make Children Of All Ages feel like they’re part of The Greatest Party On Earth!   \n\nMusic powers every moment of the tour with beat drops, live drumming, dance battles, and DJ-led moments, driving the action from start to finish. The soundtrack features a blend of chart-topping pop hits and original Ringling fan-favorite songs.  Complemented by a reimagined stage design featuring a massive LED screen and cameras that capture seemingly impossible angles to enhance the live performances, the show also spotlights fan reactions in real-time, transforming every seat in the arena into a front-row experience.\n\nBefore the first act even begins during the pre-show, the all-new Ringling Hype Crew sets the tone by dancing and engaging the audience, turning the arena into an instant celebration.  From the first beat to the final bow, the arena is instantly leveled up into a high-energy, good time with laugh-out-loud, joy-filled experiences that prove The Greatest Show On Earth® is more alive than ever.\n\nThe Greatest Party On Earth is a celebration of global talent and never-before-seen acts brought live to audiences nationwide in their hometown. The Ringling cast features 65 performers from 17 countries, including Mongolia, Chile, Colombia, Ukraine, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and China, many performers making their U.S. debut appearances.\n\nThis all-new production is highlighted by several new jaw-dropping acts and performers including:\n\n\n\tAcro-Salsa Troupe (Colombia): A seven-member group that will bring a dynamic blend of acrobatics and traditional salsa packed with passion, movement, and power.\n\tContortion (United States): A world-renowned contortionist making her Ringling debut, redefining flexibility with artful, unbelievable control.\n\tAcrobatic Bikes & Hoop Diving (China): A group of performers who create human pyramids on moving bicycles and perform gravity-defying acrobatics with fearless flair.\n\tBailey the Robo Pup: The beloved Bailey the Robo Pup returns to the spotlight with endless energy, new dance moves, and her signature mix of mischief and high-tech charm.\n\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/251953100-R148-Tampa_Skrenes-Additional_Venue_Assets-RUSH-1600x600-afc25c8350.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/ringling-2026","ticket_link":"On Sale Soon<\/a>","event_date":"Jan<\/span> 2 - 4<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/251953100-R148-Tampa_Skrenes-Additional_Venue_Assets-RUSH-480x320-a45b8aa4d2.jpg","category":{"name":"Family","id":"2"}},{"media_title":"Barry Manilow","media_tagline":"The Last Tampa Concert","event_body":"Ahead of the farewell tour dates, Manilow has shared a new single, “Once Before I Go.”  The melodically powerful new song, produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey, and written by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford, feels like an instant timeless classic. LISTEN HERE.\n\n \n\nFans can look forward to an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” With his signature showmanship and timeless catalog, each performance will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with one of music’s most legendary performers.\n\n \n\nWith a career spanning more than five decades, Barry Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines, he has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, released over 40 albums and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 #1s and 28 Top 10 hits. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has earned GRAMMY®, TONY® and EMMY® Awards and has been honored with the BMI Icon Award.\n\n \n\nHis long-running Las Vegas residency has been hailed among the city’s best and his record-breaking appearances at Radio City Music Hall cement his place as one of the venue’s all-time greats. In addition to his recording and touring success, Manilow’s original Broadway musical Harmony was named a 2023 New York Times Critic’s Pick, further underscoring his enduring creativity. Beyond the stage, he founded the Manilow Music Project, which has donated millions of dollars in instruments and resources to schools across the country, ensuring future generations have access to music education.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0042-BarryManilow-_-1600X600-0f9a45e4c8.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/barry-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jan<\/span> 8<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured lexus_concert_club","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0042-BarryManilow-_-480X320-2718908de0.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"PBR","media_tagline":"","event_body":"Headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., PBR was founded in 1992 by a group of 20 visionary bull riders who broke away from the traditional rodeo scene, seeking mainstream attention, new riches and a livelihood for future generations of cowboys for the most popular discipline in rodeo, bull riding.\n\n800+ bull riders from around the world including the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico hold PBR memberships. They compete in more than 200 bull riding events each year on the nationally-televised Unleash The Beast, Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour and Touring Pro Division, in addition to those held by international divisions in Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico.\n\nPBR has rapidly transformed one of the fastest-growing sports in America into a worldwide phenomenon. Capitalizing on the popularity of bull riding around the world, and the growing appeal of cowboy values, the PBR has attracted many international athletes who travel to the United States to compete exclusively in the world’s elite bull riding tour.\n\nWith cowboys continuing to enter the mainstream, extreme sports featuring jaw-dropping bursts of action all night long growing in popularity, world-class event production, PBR’s reach increasing across broadcast, cable and digital channels, and fan support continuing to grow, the sport’s future is very bright.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/UTB26_Tampa_1600x600-55a031893f.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/pbr-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jan<\/span> 23 - 24<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/UTB26_Tampa_480x320-25c31768e6.jpg","category":{"name":"Family","id":"2"}},{"media_title":"Bert Kreischer","media_tagline":"Permission To Party","event_body":"Bert Kreischer’s career has evolved from Rolling Stone’s infamous “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top-grossing stand-up comedians in the world—and a powerhouse entrepreneur, content creator and entertainment brand. Named by Forbes as “one of the best storytellers of his generation,” Kreischer has parlayed his signature comedy and authenticity into a dynamic media empire. In 2024, he landed the #6 highest-grossing comedy tour worldwide—despite performing only six months out of the year.\n\n \n\nHis sixth Netflix special, Lucky, filmed in his hometown of Tampa, FL, sold out all six shows within 24 hours of the on sale and premiered in Netflix’s Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows in March 2025.\n\n \n\nKreischer’s 2023 special Razzle Dazzle reached over 8.3 million views in its debut week, continuing the success of his previous specials: Hey Big Boy, Secret Time, The Machine and Comfortably Dumb.\n\n \n\nAs an entrepreneur, Kreischer has built an impressive portfolio of ventures. In 2022, he and LeeAnn Kreischer launched Berty Boy Productions, the content hub behind his extensive podcast and digital media universe—including Bertcast, Wife of the Party, Something’s Burning and the massive Fully Loaded Comedy Festival.\n\n \n\nBertcast has become the flagship of Kreischer’s media presence. Known for its unfiltered, longform conversations, the show regularly features high-profile guests from the worlds of entertainment and sports. With hundreds of episodes and millions of downloads, Bertcast continues to attract fans for its humor, honesty and behind-the-scenes stories. His YouTube series Something’s Burning has surpassed 54.76 million views, while his other podcast 2 Bears, 1 Cave (co-hosted with Tom Segura) consistently ranks in the top 10 globally. Across platforms, Kreischer commands over 16.8 million fans, with 4.4 billion impressions and 343.2 million views on YouTube.\n\n\nKreischer also founded the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, a national touring juggernaut that in 2024 expanded to iconic ballparks, arenas and even the high seas with a sold-out cruise that broke Kid Rock’s long-held record for alcohol sales at sea. The festival features top-tier comics and surprise guests like Jelly Roll and Marcus King.\n\n \n\nIn May 2025, Kreischer and Segura hosted their second annual 2 Bears 5K fan event at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, joined by special co-host Jelly Roll. The event drew over 7,200 participants—including Jason Kelce, members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jelly Roll’s band—and sold out of both drinks and merchandise, thanks to sponsors Garage Beer and Por Osos vodka founded by Kreischer and Segura. During the event, Kreischer won a stein-holding contest against several Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This followed the success of the inaugural 2B5K, held at the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena in conjunction with the Netflix is a Joke Festival, which also attracted thousands of runners, including Travis Barker of Blink-182.\n\n \n\nHis athletic antics have become part of his public persona, from spontaneous challenges such as bench pressing 325 in front of Jason Kelce, on a bet with Taylor Lewan and Will Compton of Bussin’ with the Boys, to his unforgettable appearance on WWE Raw. He even won a hand slap contest against Tyreek Hill at his Super Bowl show, further cementing his status as a fan-favorite entertainer who blurs the line between comedy and chaos.\n\n \n\nIn 2024, Kreischer and Segura launched Por Osos Vodka, a bold entry into the spirits industry that has quickly become one of the most talked-about celebrity-founded alcohol brands. Praised for its award-winning taste and premium distillation, Por Osos blends authentic craftsmanship with Kreischer and Segura’s distinct personalities, delivering a brand that’s both high-quality and fan-centric. Por Osos is now distributed in major retailers across Texas, Florida, California, Arizona, New Jersey, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Illinois with expansion into seven more markets planned by the end of 2025. The vodka has gained traction not only with fans, but also with bartenders and beverage critics, helping establish Kreischer’s reputation as a serious player in the consumer products space. Por Osos is also a key sponsor of their annual 2 Bears 5K events, helping turn Kreischer and Segura’s live experiences into full-scale branded activations.\n\n \n\nKreischer also starred in and produced Sony Pictures’ The Machine—a feature film adaptation of his legendary stand-up story—which broke into Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films upon release in 2023.\n\n \n\nMost recently, Kreischer will star in the upcoming Netflix’s six-episode comedy series Free Bert alongside Arden Myrin and newcomer Lilou Lang and will also serve as co-creator, executive producer. Additionally, Kreischer will star in the original comedy film Homecoming directed by Tag filmmaker Jeff Tomsic and produced by Monarch Media.\n\n \n\nWith his new Permission To Party World Tour launching fall 2025, Kreischer continues to blend comedy, business and culture into one of the most recognizable personal brands in entertainment today.\n\n \n\nFor more info go to BertBertBert.com.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0051-BertKreischer-_-1600X600-17e345f32a.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/bert-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/span>","event_date":"Jan<\/span> 30<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured lexus_concert_club","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0051-BertKreischer-_-480X320-91948219c0.jpg","category":{"name":"Comedy","id":"3"}},{"media_title":"Rascal Flatts","media_tagline":"with Lauren Alaina & Chris Lane","event_body":"Hailed as one of the most influential groups in modern country history, Rascal Flatts are a chart-topping trio created by vocalist Gary LeVox, multi-instrumentalist Jay DeMarcus and guitarist Joe Don Rooney. Since their founding in 2000, they’ve cemented their place in music history with genre-crossing hits like breakout hit, “Prayin’ for Daylight,” “Bless The Broken Road,” “What Hurts the Most” and “Life Is a Highway.” Together the Grand Ole Opry members have racked up 17 No. 1 hits, over 23.4 million albums sold, 35 million digital downloads, and over 12 billion total lifetime streams, with 4.6 billion streams on Spotify alone, while also selling over 11 million concert tickets and earning more than 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, making them one of the most awarded country groups of the past two decades. Now emerging from hiatus with renewed passion, the trio has reunited to take care of unfinished business releasing their collaboration album LIFE IS A HIGHWAY: REFUELED DUETS in 2025, celebrating 25 years of hits and the impact of one of the most influential groups in country music. For more information visit rascalflatts.com.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0024-RascalFlatts_1600X600-8a200bcd16.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/rascal-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Feb<\/span> 13<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured lexus_concert_club","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0024-RascalFlatts_480X320-f1f54bb87a.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Andrea Bocelli","media_tagline":"","event_body":"","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/1600x600-609b80f49b.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/bocelli-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Feb<\/span> 17<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/480x320-9a1edb2d8e.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Fantasia","media_tagline":"with Anthony Hamilton","event_body":"Fantasia first broke onto the scene in 2004, entering every heart and home, as the Season 3 winner of “American Idol.” In addition to her two GRAMMY® Award wins, Fantasia has been nominated numerous times by the Recording Academy, NAACP Image Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and Soul Train Awards, with two Billboard Music Award wins and four NAACP Image Award wins. Fantasia was recently recognized as one of Time100’s Most Influential People of 2024 and in 2023 was selected as one of the entertainment industry’s brightest stars by Variety for their “Power of Women” honor and featured as one of Elle Magazine’s 2023 “Women in Hollywood.”\n\n \n\nReprising her Broadway role, in her major motion picture debut, Fantasia dazzled in the lead role of ‘Celie’ in Warner Bros’ modern adaptation of “The Color Purple,” with the second-biggest Christmas Day opening in box office history. For her starring role, Fantasia was honored with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture’ award at the 55th NAACP Image Awards ceremony and received nominations from BAFTA for ‘Best Leading Actress’ and The Golden Globes for ‘Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy’ as well as ‘Drama Movie Star of the Year’ from the People’s Choice Awards. The cast was recognized at the Critics’ Choice Awards Celebration of Cinema & TV with the Ensemble Award while garnering nominations from both SAG and the Critics’ Choice Association.  \n\n \n\nFantasia followed her 2004 “American Idol” win with the release of her platinum selling debut album, “Free Yourself” and became the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart to debut at No. 1 with her first single “I Believe.” While “Truth,” the second single from the album, also claimed the No. 1 spot and remained for 14 weeks. Since the release of “Free Yourself,” Fantasia has gone on to release six additional studio albums, including her self-title sophomore effort “Back to Me” (2011), which featured the GRAMMY® Award winning single “Bittersweet.” Fantasia’s fifth studio album “The Definition of…” (2016) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B chart and No. 6 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, with her first holiday album “Christmas After Midnight” (2017) accompanied by a sold-out holiday tour. Fantasia has enjoyed chart topping triple platinum and multi-platform success since her 2004 win.\n \n\nJoining Fantasia is GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, producer and actor, Anthony Hamilton, who has achieved global sales of over 50 million albums. The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee notably performed for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle, cementing his place in the history books as the "narrator of love." He made his film debut in the critically acclaimed “American Gangster,” and lent his vocals to the song "Freedom" from the Academy® Award-nominated film “Django Unchained.”\n \n\nFor more information on Fantasia, visit www.fantasiaofficial.com and follow @tasiasword on Instagram, @Fantasia on Facebook and @TasiasWord on X.\n\n\nFor more information on Anthony Hamilton, visit www.anthonyhamilton.com and follow @anthonyhamiltonofficial on Instagram, @AnthonyHamiltonMusic on Facebook, @anthonyhamiltonofficial on TikTok and @HamiltonAnthony on x.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0019-Fantasia-_-1600X600-ad8ebb9329.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/fantasia-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Feb<\/span> 21<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0019-Fantasia-_-480X320-0eda460725.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"NCAA March Madness","media_tagline":"First & Second Rounds","event_body":"Experience the excitement in Tampa March 20 & 22, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena! The University of South Florida hosts the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA ® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/MBB_Tampa_1600x600-100-fa7524e32c.png","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/ncaa-basketball","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Mar<\/span> 20 - 22<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/MBB_Tampa_480x320-100-0e369b28f5.png","category":{"name":"Basketball","id":"4"}},{"media_title":"Katt Williams","media_tagline":"The Golden Age Tour","event_body":"With a career spanning over 20 years, Katt Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today's top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen and memorable performances in major box office hits. Since performing his first stand-up show as a teenager, Williams took the comedy world by storm. He quickly developed a unique style of stand-up that combines articulate and sharp dialogue rooted in conversations reflecting the American political landscape. By 1999, he had cultivated a loyal fan base and was performing on some of the most notable comedy stages across the nation.\n\nIn 2002, Williams made his onscreen debut as a guest star on "NYPD Blue" and subsequently landed his first feature film role as Money Mike in "Friday After Next." His extensive filmography includes notable roles in "Father Figures," "Norbit," "Scary Movie V," "Epic Movie," "Bastards," "The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2," "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore," "The Boondocks," "Wild 'n Out" and a guest role in the critically acclaimed series "Atlanta," which earned him a Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Celebrated for his brilliance and ingenuity on stage, Williams is also known for his critically acclaimed stand-up specials, including “The Pimp Chronicles,” “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’,” “Katt Williams: Pimpadelic,” “American Hustle,” “Priceless: Afterlife,” “Kattpacalypse,” “Katt Williams: Great America” and “Katt Williams: World War III.” His latest special, “Katt Williams: Woke Foke,” debuted live as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest, becoming the most-watched Netflix comedy special of 2024, with over 13.1 million views to date.\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0062-KattWilliams-_-1600X600-3bc8212f15.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/show-year-3","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Mar<\/span> 27<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0062-KattWilliams-_-480X320-6474659f2e.jpg","category":{"name":"Other","id":"0"}},{"media_title":"Eric Church","media_tagline":"with Ashley McBryde","event_body":"A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including 2020’s Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee – including three nods for Best Country Album, Eric Church has built a passionate fan base through his critically acclaimed catalog of music. Church’s October 2024 release, “Darkest Hour,” saw the superstar signing over all of his publishing royalties to the people of North Carolina to provide immediate relief following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while also providing ongoing funds to support a more resilient future for his home state. The song is featured alongside current single “Hands Of Time” on his forthcoming album, Evangeline vs. The Machine arriving May 2, marking his first new music since 2021’s Heart & Soul triple album (“Stick That In Your Country Song,” “Hell Of A View”). That project followed prior releases including RIAA Gold-certified Desperate Man (“Some Of It,” “Desperate Man”), Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and 4x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 32 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” his own liquor offering, Whiskey JYPSI and recently celebrated the first anniversary Chief’s, his six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/2025-EricChurch-Venue-1600x600-8a0030b322.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/eric-church-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Apr<\/span> 11<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/2025-EricChurch-Venue-480x320_Generic-1e3c0e62b6.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Los Tigres Del Norte","media_tagline":"","event_body":"\n\n¡Los Tigres del Norte te invitan a jugar La Lotería en su gira 2026! Con un legado inigualable y décadas de éxitos, este show te llevará a un viaje musical inolvidable a través de sus más grandes clásicos y lo más nuevo de su repertorio. ¡No te quedes fuera y consigue tus boletos ahora!\n\nLos Tigres del Norte invite you to play La Lotería on their 2026 tour! With an unmatched legacy and decades of hits, this show will take you on an unforgettable musical journey through their greatest classics and newest songs. Don’t miss out—get your tickets now!\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0038-LosTigres-_-1600X600-6c7f8c439d.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/lostigres-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"May<\/span> 23<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"8:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0038-LosTigres-_-480X320-4c313b76c7.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"RUSH","media_tagline":"Fifty Something Tour","event_body":"RUSH took rock music into uncharted territory and to unmatched heights fueled by the once-in-a-lifetime interplay of Geddy Lee [bass, keys, vocals], Alex Lifeson [guitar, vocals] and the late Neil Peart [drums, lyrics]. Selling over 45 million albums worldwide, garnering seven GRAMMY® Award nominations, tallying billions of streams and earning induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, the pioneering trio’s incalculable influence has spanned generations, attracting one of the most ardent audiences in history. These musicians effectively reimagined and redefined rock without boundaries, striking a balance between elite instrumentation, anthemic vocals, provocative lyricism and timeless storytelling both sonically and thematically. RUSH notably achieved “the third most consecutive gold\/platinum studio albums by a rock a band behind only the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.” Furthermore, their accolades have included becoming Officers of the Order of Canada in 1996, achieving the Canadian Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in 2012, and receiving recognition with both a star on the Canada Walk of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The world tragically said goodbye to Peart on Jan. 7, 2020 following his battle with brain cancer. Honoring Peart and the legacy the band had forged together, Lee and Lifeson celebrate RUSH on tour in 2026. It’s a moment for new listeners to finally experience this music live in all of its glory and another chance for the group’s faithful fanbase to rally again.\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/1600X600-Rush-015fde8673.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/rush-2026","ticket_link":"On Sale Soon<\/span>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 9 - 11<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured lexus_concert_club","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/480X320-Rush-87af92f741.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Doja Cat","media_tagline":"Tour Ma Vie World Tour","event_body":"GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat made her first upload to Soundcloud in 2013 at just16 years old. Having grown up in and around the LA area, she developed a knack for music by studying\npiano and dance as a kid and listening to the likes of Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and more. Signed to Kemosabe\/RCA Records in 2014, she released her Purrr! EP and followed that with her debut album Amala in spring 2018, but it was her August 2018 release of “MOOO!” which catapulted her into the mainstream and was met with critical acclaim. Doja Cat released her sophomore GRAMMY-nominated platinum album Hot Pink in November 2019 to\nmass critical acclaim; the album has garnered 7 billion streams worldwide. It features “Streets”, the viral sensation that soundtracked the ‘Silhouette Challenge,’ one of the biggest TikTok trends to date, and her GRAMMY-nominated #1 smash record “Say So” which has been RIAA certified 6x platinum and catapulted Doja Cat into global superstardom. With over 36 billion worldwide streams to date, Doja Cat’s creativity and showmanship as a performer have been praised time and time again, she has delivered unique and show-stopping performances on nearly all the major Award Show stages and music festivals throughout the world. Doja Cat’s GRAMMY\naward-winning album Planet Her came out in June 2021 and dominated the charts, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and Billboard Top R&B\/Hip-Hop Albums chart and generated the highest first day Spotify streams for an album by a female rapper. GRAMMY award-winning “Kiss Me More” ft. SZA, the lead single off Planet Her is certified 5x platinum\nby the RIAA and hit #1 at Top 40 and Rhythm radio with over 3 billion streams worldwide. That fall, Doja Cat became the first rapper to have 3 songs in the Top 10 at Top 40 radio. Her hit track “Woman” went to the top of the Billboard Rhythmic Airplay charts which ascended her to become the first woman to have four #1 hits from one album, other hits including “You Right” with The Weeknd and “Need to Know.” She went on to land at #1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart for the first time. Amongst others, Doja Cat has won 5 AMAs, 5 Billboard Music Awards, 5 MTV VMAs, 3 BMI Awards, 2 MTV EMAs, 1 GRAMMY Award, and 1 NAACP Image Award along with garnering a total of 19 GRAMMY Award nominations. Additionally, Doja Cat has been nominated for 20 Billboard Music Awards, 18 MTV VMAs, 9 AMAs, 10 BET Awards, 8\nMTV EMAs, 5 BMI Awards, and dozens more. Doja Cat was named one of TIME100’s Most Influential People of 2023, where she was featured on the April 2023 cover issue and performed at the TIME100 Gala in New York City. In September 2023, Doja Cat released her fourth studio album, Scarlet, which has been RIAA certified\nplatinum and features smash hits “Agora Hills” (RIAA certified 2x platinum) and “Paint The Town Red” (RIAA certified 4x platinum). After releasing Scarlet, Doja Cat went on her first-ever North American headline tour, The Scarlet Tour. In April 2024, Doja Cat released her latest deluxe album, Scarlet 2 CLAUDE. In that same month, Doja Cat headlined Coachella 2024 and delivered an unforgettable performance. Doja Cat continues to redefine global pop stardom with her boundary-pushing artistry and\nundeniable impact on music and culture, solidifying her place as one of the most influential voices of her generation.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0054-Doja-Cat-_-1600X600-1a93ac8e57.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/events\/detail\/doja-cat-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 13<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"primary featured","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\/assets\/img\/EM0054-Doja-Cat-_-480X320-9aab0feef4.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts","id":"1"}}]}