The Ritz Ybor

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The Ritz Ybor
Former namesRivoli Theatre, Ritz Theater, Masquerade
Coordinates27°57′37″N 82°26′34″W
Address1503 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL, US
TypeBallroom
Capacity1,114
Opened1917
WikipediaThe Ritz Ybor

The Ritz Ybor (formerly Rivoli Theatre, Ritz Theater and Masquerade) is an events venue located in the historic Ybor City, within Tampa, Florida. Throughout the years, the venue was served as a cinema, adult movie theater, nightclub and concert venue. The theatre was transformed into its current incarnation in 2008; becoming one of Tampa's premier live music and events venue.[1]

In 1987, the building was leased to The Masquerade nightclub, when it started to see performances of rising alternative acts such as The Smashing Pumpkins (though events were still listed under Ritz Theater). In 2006, the Masquerade tenants were evicted. The building underwent a $2 million renovation and on June 26, 2008 opened its doors as The Ritz Ybor, a special events and live music venue.[2]

Other notable performers at this venue include Nirvana, Jane's Addiction, Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails.

List of shows

References

  1. "The Ritz Ybor: Special Events". Smugmug. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  2. "Venue". The Ritz Ybor Official Website. Retrieved November 16, 2015.