Rhythm on Water

RHYTHM HITS DIFFERENTLY. FIND YOURS HERE.

Rhythm On Water

Thursday, February 26, 2026

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Water Street

Rhythm hits differently! Find yours at Water Street.

Rhythm on Water turns Water Street Tampa into one big, open-air dance floor. From pop-up classes to surprise performances, jump in and learn new moves, or simply freestyle with the crowd.

No pressure, and no perfect steps, just music, movement, and a street buzzing with energy, creativity, culture, and people ready to groove.

ADDRESS: 971 Water St Tampa, FL 33602 United States

FREE

Find Your Flow

Move to the beat of the city!

Young or old, beginner or pro, there's a place for everyone to move. Celebrate community, embrace cultures, and connect with the people who make Tampa pulse with life.

Dance, learn, and let the city's music guide your steps as you discover your own flow.

Turning Our Street Into Your Dance Floor

Rhythm on Water unfolds across Water Street Tampa, with dedicated zones for different styles of movement. Whether you jump in or watch from the side, the rhythm welcomes everyone.

Dance Caliente

With Tonos Latin Dance taking the lead, these Latin lovers of dance ignite the region with salsa, samba, and rumba, turning up the heat and inviting dancers of all levels to join in.

⏰ Class times: 6:30 PM (Salsa), 7:15 PM (Bachata), 8:15 PM (Merengue)

📍North Water Street

Beat Lab

Poppin' and lockin' takes over the south end of Water Street with guided classes led by Dilman Entertainment, fueled by live drumming and pop-up performances from Kuumba Dancers and Drummers.

⏰ Class times: 6:10 PM, 6:50 PM and 7:40pm

📍South Water Street

Video Vault Zone

Step into the choreo zone in Via Corazon, where iconic music videos come to life. Learn memorable choreography inspired by pop legends and moonwalk your way through the classics.

⏰ Class times: 6:15 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:45 PM, and 8:30 PM

📍Via Corazon

Urban Rodeo

Grab your Stetson or ten-gallon hat and mosey on down to Raybon Plaza for a spirited mix of urban line dancing hosted by Above Your Expectations, country line dancing and crowd-pleasing pop-up performances by the USF Unstoppables step team.

⏰ Class times: 6 PM Urban Line Dancing, 6:40 PM Country Line Dancing, 7:10 PM Urban Line Dancing, 7:50 PM Country Line Dancing, 8:20 PM Urban Line Dancing

📍Raybon Plaza

Concrete Cypher

Set against the backdrop of 3 Corners Pizza and The Pearl gastropub, breakdancers, bucket drummers, and a DJ spinning 90s and 2000s hip-hop come together to create an atmosphere straight out of a classic. Enjoy these vibrant performances all evening long!

📍Water Street Near The Pearl & 3 Corners Pizza

Take The Lead

Duration
Rhythm on Water takes place annually in Water Street Tampa from 6 - 9 p.m.
Location
This event takes place on and around Water Street, including Raybon Plaza and Via Corazon.
Parking
There are numerous parking locations located in and around Water Street Tampa and the Channel District. Check out our map of parking locations here.
Dining
Make it a night out and enjoy an array of restaurants and bars in Water Street Tampa and Sparkman Wharf. See all the options by clicking here.