An Evening of Craft Beer, Live Music, and Tampa Bay Lightning Spirit

Even if you're not a hockey fan, Bolts Brew Fest is worth adding to your calendar. Once a year, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning transforms into a lively celebration of craft beer, live music, and summer fun, where the excitement of game day meets the region's thriving craft beverage scene.

The 9th Annual Bolts Brew Fest takes place at Amalie Arena, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. For one evening, the arena's concourses and gathering spaces are filled with brewery booths, tasting stations, live entertainment, and interactive experiences.

Visitors can sample dozens of craft beers from Florida breweries alongside favorites from breweries across the country. In addition to beer, the festival typically features ciders, hard seltzers, and other beverages, making it easy for guests who aren't fans of traditional lagers or IPAs to find something they'll enjoy.

Bolts Brew Fest is about more than just tasting great drinks. Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy photo opportunities, themed activations, live bands, and DJs that keep the energy going from start to finish.

For Tampa Bay Lightning fans, it's also a rare chance to experience Amalie Arena outside of hockey season, stroll through familiar spaces, and see the venue in a completely different setting. ThunderBug is expected to make an appearance, and the event traditionally offers plenty of great photo opportunities for fans looking to show off their Bolts pride.

Bolts Brew Fest brings together three things Tampa Bay does exceptionally well: craft beverages, passionate sports culture, and a fun festival atmosphere. Whether you're spending the evening with friends or discovering new local breweries, it's one of the area's signature summer events.