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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa Theatre announces October reopening following centennial renovations

The Tampa Theatre will host a week-long celebration in October to mark its 100th anniversary and the completion of the Duncan Auditorium's restoration. The theater's main auditorium has been closed for eight months for these renovations, while the Taylor Screening Room remained open to the public.

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Why It Matters

The reopening restores full operational capacity to a historic local landmark after an eight-month closure of its primary performance space.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary this fall.
  • The Duncan Auditorium has been closed for eight months for restoration.
  • The theater will host a week-long celebration in October.
  • The Taylor Screening Room remained open to the public throughout the renovation period.

Who's Mentioned

locationDuncan Auditorium“The main performance space of the theater.”personJill Witecki“Vice President and Director of Marketing & Community Relations at Tampa Theatre.”personSteven Ball“Resident organist at Tampa Theatre.”organizationTampa Theatre“The historic movie palace undergoing renovation.”locationTaylor Screening Room“A secondary space that remained open during renovations.”personAndy Huse“Late Tampa historian and author of the theater's history book.”personLloyd Pearson“Stage Manager & Technical Director at Tampa Theatre.”