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About Epic Problem
Epic Problem was a staple of Tampa’s independent music scene, housed within the Skatepark of Tampa and formerly known as Transitions Art Gallery. With a compact general admission floor and a small stage, the venue offered an intimate setting for a wide range of acts. While the space no longer operates as Epic Problem, this page preserves essential details for historical context and for fans seeking information about related venues and events in the area.
Location and access place it in or near Ybor City, a district known for its vibrant dining and nightlife. If you’re planning a night out in Tampa, this area provides convenient driving routes, nearby hotels, and plenty of dining options before or after a show.
Note: Epic Problem branding as a live music venue is no longer active. For current show opportunities and similar intimate venues, consider nearby spaces within Ybor City and downtown Tampa. When planning a visit, secure your seats early and check for any venue updates from affiliated partners and local listings.
- Seating: General admission floor with a low stage; no fixed seating.
- Capacity: Approximately 150 attendees.
- Parking: Limited on-site skatepark parking; street parking nearby.
- Transit: Easy car access via I-4; convenient for visitors from surrounding areas.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Haya (Ybor City), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East – Ybor City, Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown.
- Nearby dining: Numerous Ybor City eateries offering pre-show meals and late-night options.
- Notable history: Hosted SPoT’s 20-year anniversary show (2012), Title Fight (2012), Ty Segall (2014), Daytrader (2011).
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 4215 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33605.
- Capacity: ~150 people; typical setup was general admission with a low stage (no fixed seating).
- Venue type: DIY music venue located within Skatepark of Tampa; formerly Transitions Art Gallery.
- Seating/chart: General admission floor layout with a small stage; no dedicated fixed seating.
- Parking: Limited on-site skatepark parking; additional street parking nearby.
- Transit/Access: Easy car access with proximity to I-4; located in or near Ybor City with nearby dining and transit options.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Haya (Ybor City) and other options in Ybor/Downtown Tampa (e.g., Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East – Ybor City; Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City/Downtown).
- Notable events hosted: 2012 SPoT 20-year anniversary show; 2012 Title Fight gig at Transitions; 2014 Ty Segall show at Epic Problem; Daytrader show at Transitions (2011).
- Renamed/demolition notes: Transitions Art Gallery renamed Epic Problem around 2012–2014; Epic Problem last hosted shows around 2016 before the space was taken over by King State Coffee; the venue branding as Epic Problem is no longer active.