Former names | Rivoli Theatre (1917–1931) Ritz Theatre (1931–1987) Masquerade (1992–2006) |
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Address | 1503 E 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33605-3713 |
Location | Ybor City Historic District |
Owner | Capitano and Garcia LLC |
Operator | Sunset Events |
Capacity | 1,114 |
Construction | |
Opened | 1917 |
Renovated |
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Architect | Bonfoey and Elliott |
Website | |
Venue Website | |
Building details | |
General information | |
Renovation cost | $2 million ($3.02 million in 2023 dollars[1]) |
Renovating team | |
Architect(s) | Alfonso Architects |
Main contractor | DPR Construction |
The Ritz Ybor (originally the Rivoli Theatre) is an events venue located in the historic Ybor City, within Tampa, Florida. Opening in 1917, the theatre catered to the Afro-Cuban community in the emerging neighborhood. 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.[2]