Gasworx District Plans New 4,300-Capacity Music Venue
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The venue is slated to open in late 2028 and will fill a key gap in the market with an intimate, mid-size space for a wide range of artists.
- The project is expected to generate an estimated $80M in economic impact and support more than 400 jobs, while driving local business activity and tourism.
KETTLER, a nationally recognized real estate investor, developer and property management company, today announced plans to deliver a 4,300-capacity music venue within the Gasworx district. The venue will be operated by Live Nation and is designed to complement Tampa’s growing live music ecosystem while honoring the unique culture, energy and historic character of Ybor City.
The planned mid-size venue is slated to open in late 2028 and will provide an intimate setting capable of hosting a wide range of artists and performances, filling a gap in Tampa’s live entertainment landscape. The venue will attract touring artists and strengthen the broader music scene across the Tampa Bay region. Located on N. 15th Street near the future marketplace, the site is steps from the 7th Avenue entertainment corridor, the Centro Ybor parking garage and a future TECO Streetcar stop along Channelside Drive.
“Ybor City has a distinct character and a long tradition of nightlife and live music,” said James Nozar, President of Development at KETTLER. “Our goal is to create a venue that carries that legacy forward by adding a new destination for residents, visitors, and artists. It will bring a distinct atmosphere to the neighborhood and give people another reason to experience Ybor and stay longer.”
“We’re proud to partner with KETTLER to bring this venue to life,” said Brittany Flores, Live Nation’s Florida Market President. “This project is a meaningful investment in Tampa and in the future of its music scene, growing the market and giving fans more of the shows they want close to home. We’re building something that reflects the energy and history of Ybor City and helps grow Tampa as a destination for live music.”
The venue will combine modern venue design with a vintage-style marquee lit up with exposed lightbulbs, a brick facade, and second-level balcony inspired by Ybor City’s distinctive architecture. The interior draws inspiration from historic theaters, incorporating a stage proscenium and rich, green tones to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Created in collaboration with Blueprint Studio, Live Nation’s in-house design and development group, and TVS Architecture and Interior Design, the venue is designed around both the fan and artist experience, with great sightlines, state-of-the-art lights and sound, and thoughtfully designed backstage spaces.
As a long-term investment in the community, the venue is designed to strengthen the local economy and support continued growth. The venue is projected to generate $80 million in annual economic impact, while drawing visitors who will support nearby restaurants, hotels, and local businesses. It will also support approximately 440 jobs and is expected to contribute roughly $6 million each year in state and local tax revenue. The venue will also be available for private and corporate events.
“This investment reflects the strong momentum and confidence behind Tampa Bay’s economy,” said Craig J. Richard, President & CEO of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. “A vibrant entertainment venue in Ybor City brings jobs, foot traffic, and new energy to the district, enhancing quality of life and helping Tampa attract and retain the talented workforce that fuels our long-term growth.”
Upon completion, Gasworx will deliver approximately 5,000 new residences, over 500,000 square feet of new trophy office space and 120,000 square feet of ground floor retail including a 28,000-square-foot marketplace opening in 2027 that will feature restaurants, market-style offerings and unique retail, along with a new one-acre park park as a central gathering space for residents and visitors.
Gasworx is a joint venture between KETTLER, local developer Darryl Shaw, and international property company PPF Real Estate
For more information on Gasworx and leasing, visit gasworx.com.
About KETTLER
KETTLER is a vertically integrated, mixed use and multifamily focused investment firm, an award-winning real estate and land developer, and a property management company. The firm has over 49 years of providing superior capabilities across the development lifecycle; zoning/entitlement, predevelopment, leasing, and operations. Founded in 1977, the company has developed over 25,000 multifamily units, 8 million square feet of commercial space, more than 78,000 homes in 25 master-planned communities, and many of the D.C. region’s premier mixed-use communities. Kettler is a top U.S. multifamily investor recognized for placemaking, complex mixed-use projects, workforce housing, the quality of our assets, a connection to our communities and delivering on behalf of our partners. Headquartered in McLean, Va., the company manages approximately 30,000 apartments in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Southwest regions. For more information, please visit www.KETTLER.com.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit livenationentertainment.com.