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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 3, 2026Hillsborough

Crowbar music venue closes in Ybor City after 20 years

The Crowbar music venue in Ybor City has officially closed its doors after two decades of operation. The venue concluded its run last week with a final showcase featuring Tampa hip-hop artists.

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Why It Matters

The closure marks the end of a 20-year tenure for a notable cultural and entertainment establishment in the Ybor City district of Tampa.

Key Facts

  • The Crowbar music venue in Ybor City has permanently closed.
  • The venue operated for 20 years.
  • The final events at the venue took place last week.
  • The final showcase featured Tampa hip-hop artists.

Who's Mentioned

personBig Noyd“Performer at the final show”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“The news publication reporting the closure.”personDave Decker“Photographer for the article”location1812 N 17th St.“Address of the former Crowbar venue”locationYbor City“Neighborhood in Tampa where the venue was located.”personRay Roa“Author of the article”personTom DeGeorge“Co-founder and co-owner of Crowbar”organizationCrowbar“Music venue in Ybor City”personJames Sandman“Local hip-hop figure and Illsboro Records boss”personTalib Kweli“Last performer at the venue”