Calendar of Events

March 10, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Beautiful Spirit: Art in Motion

Experience giant, kinetic, and interactive artworks by local artist Joe Benedict at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

May 23, 2025 - September 26, 2025

Summer Night Market

Mercado District fills with vendors, food trucks and your favorite shops joining together for nighttime fun. Shop, eat and hangout under the starlight for this beloved Tucson event. Over 65+ vendors come to this once a month summertime soiree.

May 23, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Tohono Chul: Chillin at the Chul

Summer nights just got a bit cooler at Tohono Chul on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 pm, with live music, refreshing drinks, family-friendly activities, tasty eats, and free admission!

June 7, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Cool Summer Nights at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Enjoy a family-friendly outing during popular Cool Summer Nights at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum every Saturday evening throughout the summer to beat the heat.

June 19, 2025 - August 21, 2025

Summer Sunsets at Mission Garden

You’re invited to enjoy the evening sunset glow and cooler temperatures at the Mission Garden, featuring food from Oaxarico. Held every third Thursday evening this summer, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

June 28, 2025 - August 23, 2025

Old Tucson - Saguaro Sunset Night Market

Join, "Old Tucson" for an eclectic array of arts, crafts and food vendors for a summer evening of strolling the historic Main Street and Town Square, supporting local artists, enjoying live music and tasty food and drinks. Bars, restaurants, rides and attractions open! Entry and parking are FREE!

July 4, 2025 - August 9, 2025

Summer Safari Nights 2025

Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m.!

July 8, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Quilts in the Garden

"Quilt for a Cause” returns this summer with over 400 handmade quilts on display in Porter Hall Gallery and Friends House. Each piece is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting Quilt for a Cause and Tucson Botanical Gardens.

July 19, 2025 - September 28, 2025

Camouflage - Studio Art Quilt Associates Juried Exhibition

By members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and juried by Canadian textile artist Lorraine Roy, this global exhibition brings together 36 artists from eight countries, including the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, and Mauritius. Their works explore themes of concealment, adaptation, and visual deception using fabric, stitch, and layered textile techniques.

August 4, 2025

THE RICK STEVES TRAVEL SHOW: Patricia Fannon – Verona, Padova, and Ravenna

In Venice's shadow, Verona, Padova, and Ravenna offer much of the charm of their world-famous neighbor — and far fewer crowds. Join on ZOOM.

August 5, 2025 - August 16, 2025

Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum: End of Summer Celebration

It’s back! The End of Summer Celebration returns to the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum! Admission is just $5 per person for guests of all ages (kids 3 and under remain free). Enjoy a cool escape and explore gems, minerals, and more before the school year begins.

August 5, 2025 - August 10, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: SHUCKED

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” This corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. See SHUCKED August 5th through August 10th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.

August 7, 2025

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

A Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy Award-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree, Marty Stuart knows a thing or two about standing the test of time. See Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives live at the Fox Theatre, Thursday August, 7 at 7:30pm.

August 7, 2025

Wilde Meyer Gallery - Tucson ArtWalk

We invite you to join the Wilde Meyer Gallery on August 7th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, for great art, light refreshments, and live music by harpist Vanessa Myers.

August 11, 2025

THE RICK STEVES TRAVEL SHOW: A Portugal Road Trip with Lucas Peters

Guidebook author and Monday Night Travel favorite, Lucas Peters, is back for a report on his family road trip around Portugal. Join on ZOOM.

August 19, 2025

Arizona Spotlight: Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow

Celebrate National Vinyl Record Day with a screening of Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow. Moderated by Mark McLemore, host of Arizona Spotlight, this event will take you on a one-of-a-kind journey to record stores across America. After the screening, enjoy a live musical performance and join Mark in a dynamic discussion with our friends from Desert Island and Zia Records about why vinyl continues to captivate both collectors and new fans.

August 23, 2025 - November 2, 2025

Where the Light Gets In

In "Where The Light Gets In," artist JenMarie Zeleznak investigates the subtle forces that shape interconnection—between organisms, systems, and environments. View "Where the Light Gets In" in the Art Institute at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

August 27, 2025

PBS Books Readers Club – “Bridget Jones’s Diary” by Helen Fielding

PBS Books Readers Club welcomes beloved British author Helen Fielding to discuss her iconic novel Bridget Jones’s Diary—a clever, laugh-out-loud reimagining of Pride and Prejudice through the eyes of a hilariously imperfect modern heroine. The episode premieres at 5PM on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS App.

August 27, 2025

Poetry Film Shorts with Tucson Poets and Arizona Illustrated

This screening will feature seven short films, created by the award-winning production and videography team from Arizona Illustrated. Each short film is based on a poem from a Tucson poet, who was asked to share a poem about imagining a better world--to harness something of the urgency in this moment and to imagine beyond it.

August 29, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Tucson Comic Con

The annual Tucson Comic Convention will host comic book, author, cosplay and artist guests in a show for professional guests from the comic book industry as well as local creators. Enjoy gaming, programming, seminars, shopping, celebrities, a costume contest, a kids and family zone, and after-hours activities. All ages are welcome to attend and experience a good old-fashioned comic book convention at Tucson Convention Center.

September 4, 2025

Wilde Meyer Gallery - Tucson ArtWalk

We invite you to join the Wilde Meyer Gallery on September 4th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, for great art, light refreshments, and live music by harpist Vanessa Myers.

September 9, 2025 - September 14, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: Les Miserables

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. See Les Misérables September 9th through September 14th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.

September 12, 2025 - September 14, 2025

Roasted Chile Festival at Heirloom Markets

Chile season is here! Customers will enjoy locally grown fresh chiles as well as Hatch chiles straight from Hatch, New Mexico! Heirloom Farmers Markets’ 23nd Annual Roasted Chile Festival is the perfect opportunity to celebrate, eat, and take home some of the best chiles in the country! With live music, local vendors, and the smell of freshly roasted chiles in the air, everyone can partake in chile season this year.

October 2, 2025

Wilde Meyer Gallery - Tucson ArtWalk

We invite you to join the Wilde Meyer Gallery on October 2nd, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, for great art, light refreshments, and live music by harpist Vanessa Myers.

October 3, 2025 - October 5, 2025

Southern AZ Home Show

The Southern AZ Fall Home Show will feature presentations by cooking experts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison of Americas Test Kitchen and Cooks Country, followed by a meet-and-greet with show visitors. The show will also feature more than 200 local professionals in home improvement, interior design and outdoor living. Plus, seasonal feature exhibits, informative presentations, live entertainment, and special market areas devoted to artisanal items and pets.

October 4, 2025

Water Lantern Festival

The Tucson, AZ Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, live music, a scavenger hunt, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness.

October 4, 2025

Arizona Opera: Zorro

Inspired by the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro follows the return of Diego de La Vega to his native pueblo in Los Angeles, where he encounters old flames, tyrannical rulers, and the plight of the oppressed. Join Arizona Opera on October 4th 2pm at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (260 S Church Ave).

October 5, 2025

Arizona Insect Festival

The University of Arizona’s Department of Entomology hosts this unique event to encourage understanding of our local insects. During the free, single-day Festival each Fall, thousands of visitors engage in interactive exhibits and learn about insects and the insect-based research taking place at the UA and beyond!

October 11, 2025 - October 26, 2025

Saguaro City Music Theatre: My Fair Lady

Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning story of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady is widely considered one of greatest musicals of all time. The show is October 11th to October 26th at the Berger Performing Arts Center (1200 W. Speedway).

October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025

Tucson Meet Yourself

Tucson Meet Yourself is an annual celebration of the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona’s and Northern Mexico’s diverse ethnic and folk communities. The free, three-day event features hundreds of artisans, home cooks, dancers, musicians and special exhibits that celebrate and honor beauty in all its diverse, informal, and everyday forms.

October 22, 2025 - October 26, 2025

The Wild Bunch Film Festival

Experience a film festival competition solely for the western genre and subgenres! It's the largest western genre film festival in the USA and know for embracing the western genre and western lifestyle! This one will be the big 10 year Anniversary Celebration!

October 24, 2025 - October 26, 2025

Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games

Embark on a Celtic adventure in the heart of Tucson! The Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games invites you to experience the rich tapestry of Scottish and Celtic heritage.

October 26, 2025

Trick-or-Treat the Avenue

Spooktacular fun awaits, with candy, costumes, and spooky surprises – kids, grown-ups, and even pets can enter the fang-tastic costume contest! Come show off your costume and celebrate Halloween on the Avenue!

October 29, 2025 - November 2, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: & JULIET

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. See & JULIET October 29th through November 2nd at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.

November 11, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: THE GRINCH

THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway. Since then theatre-goers across America have been delighted by this heart-warming holiday musical, which The New York Times praised as “100 times better than any bedtime story” and the Gannett papers hailed as “A genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults." See THE GRINCH November 11th through November 16th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.

December 2, 2025 - December 7, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! See Moulin Rouge! The Musical December 2nd through December 7th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.

December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Saguaro City Music Theatre: Annie

The iconic Tony award-winning Annie featuring the timeless songs “It’s The Hard Knock Life” and “Easy Street”. Annie runs from December 20th to January 4th at the Berger Performing Arts Center (1200 W. Speedway).