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Fort Homer Hesterly Armory Tickets

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Tampa Event Venue, Pa

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About Fort Homer Hesterly Armory

Welcome to the Fort Homer Hesterly Armory, reimagined as the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC. This historic Tampa landmark, which hosted Elvis Presley in its early days and hosted notable speeches by President John F. Kennedy, now serves as a modern community and arts venue within the JCC campus. The Armory offers flexible spaces for concerts, performances, lectures, and civic events, with seating options that suit intimate gatherings and larger productions alike.

Whether you’re planning a night out in downtown Tampa or coordinating a group visit, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. Secure your seats through our trusted affiliate partners and enjoy a straightforward, reliable ticket-buying experience.

Note: The Armory Ballroom seats up to 1,080 for seated events and can handle up to 1,200 for standing configurations. The Hesterly Salon and other spaces within the JCC campus offer additional capacity up to 500. Floor plans and capacity charts are available to help you pick the right space for your event.

Parking at the JCC is available on-site and is listed as free for events. The venue is accessible via Hillsborough Area Transit (HART) bus routes and the TECO Line Streetcar, with nearby stops on Armenia/Howard Ave (Route 14) and other downtown connections. For visitors driving in, consider nearby hotels such as The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk and The Westin Tampa Waterside, both within a short drive of the Armory. We recommend booking through affiliate partners for hotels and dining to maximize convenience and value.

Historical highlights include Elvis Presley’s performances and JFK appearances in the Armory’s past—today, the space preserves its heritage while offering modern amenities for performances, community programs, and events. If you’re planning an visit, refer to the venue’s seating plan for Armory Ballroom, Hesterly Salon, and other spaces to choose the best fit for your event size and type.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.
  • Current name/status: Rebranded as the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC (formerly Bryan Glazer Family JCC); opened as a JCC in 2016 and renamed in 2023.
  • Venue type: Historic Fort Homer W. Hesterly Armory converted into a modern community/arts/event venue within the JCC campus.
  • Capacity: Armory Ballroom seated capacity 1,080; standing capacity 1,200; other spaces (e.g., Hesterly Salon) up to 500.
  • Seating/Dloor plans: Floor Plan & Capacity Chart available for the venue spaces (Armory Ballroom, Hesterly Salon, etc.).
  • Parking: On-site parking available; parking is listed as free at the JCC site for events.
  • Transit: Accessible via Hillsborough Transit (HART) bus routes and TECO Line Streetcar; nearby Armenia/Howard Ave bus stops (Route 14) and other downtown connections.
  • Nearby hotels: Within a short drive, hotels such as The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk and The Westin Tampa Waterside are commonly listed as nearby options.
  • Notable events: Historic armory hosted Elvis Presley (1955) and notable speeches including appearances by President John F. Kennedy; later redevelopment preserved as a community center.
  • Renaming/demolition status: Not demolished; renamed and repurposed as a JCC; acknowledged redevelopment and signage changes in 2015–2023.