August in Pasco County means golden late-summer evenings, the hum of cicadas, and just enough breeze off the Gulf to make an outdoor concert or night market feel downright magical. Whether you’re posted up in New Port Richey, cruising over to Wesley Chapel, or just looking for an excuse to get out of the AC for a night, we rounded up the real, dated, get-your-tickets-now happenings across the county this month. Grab your flip-flops (seriously, for one of these) and let’s get into it.
Kick your shoes off and find your lost shaker of salt as the Caribbean Chillers bring their island-soaked Jimmy Buffett tribute to the indoor stage at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center this August. It’s the kind of laid-back, margarita-adjacent night that makes a Pasco August feel a whole lot more like paradise. Tickets run $13 plus tax and fees, first-come first-served seating.
See dates and get tickets for the Caribbean Chillers Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert at Starkey Ranch
On the first Friday of the month — August 7 this time — Wesley Chapel’s favorite night market takes over The Grove with 150-plus local vendors, live music, and just enough golden-hour glow to make shopping small feel like an event. It’s free admission, free parking, and runs 5:30 to 9:30 PM.
More info on The Market Elaine at The Grove in Wesley Chapel
On the second Sunday of the month — August 9 — downtown New Port Richey’s newest summer tradition brings bubble machines, uplifting house music, and daytime rave energy to Cavalaire Square (behind Estuary) from 11 AM to 1 PM — no late night required. It’s wellness, dancing, and community all rolled into one sunny Sunday morning, and it’s free and open to all ages.
More info on Sunshine Sessions Day Rave at Cavalaire Square
A whole week of downtown New Port Richey dining gets a little extra spotlight this August, giving locals a built-in excuse to try that restaurant they’ve been meaning to check out. Downtown Dine Out runs August 16 through 22 at participating restaurants throughout the district. It’s the easiest kind of “night out” planning there is — just pick a spot and go.
Read more about Downtown Dine Out in New Port Richey
Old Time Rock and Roll comes back to life at the historic Richey Suncoast Theatre on August 22 at 7 PM as The Seger Experience delivers a tribute to one of classic rock’s biggest legends. It’s an easy pick for anyone who grew up on Seger’s Silver Bullet Band sound.
More info and tickets for The Seger Experience: Bob Seger Tribute at Richey Suncoast Theatre
Richey Suncoast Theatre closes out the month on August 28 with Completely Unchained, a high-voltage tribute to Van Halen, bringing all the guitar heroics and arena-rock swagger without leaving downtown New Port Richey. It’s the loud, feel-good send-off August deserves.
More info and tickets for Completely Unchained: The Ultimate Van Halen Tribute