The 2025–26 Season opens with two powerful, romantic musical statements: Rachmaninoff’s third piano concerto, rich in sweeping melodies and virtuosity, and Sibelius’s majestic Second Symphony, exuding emotion and an immense source of pride for Finland. Piano soloist Olga Kern, the first woman in more than 30 years to win the prestigious Van Cliburn competition, makes […]
This first Signature Series concert of the 25-26 season will feature Ukrainian Pianist, Roman Fediurko, who was just awarded the David Katzin Gold Medal at the 11th USASU Bösendorfer International Piano Competition.
David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young are each unbelievable songwriters and solo artists in their own right, but when their voices came together they created legendary harmonies and songs that have come to define a generation. Five Way Street has been compared to CSNY "at the height of their game." Performing an […]
Every Era Entertainment is back with "The Music of the Carpenters," starring Chelsee Hicks and Josh Lamoreaux! Featuring songs you know and love such as "Close to You," "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays," and more! Joined by an all-star band of musicians. Be ready for a few surprises!
Alan Jackson’s Honky Tonk Tribute honors this country music legend! Alan Jackson broke into the music scene in the late 80s and was a pivotal artist in the 90s Country Music Explosion! Alan has inspired countless artists to follow in his path with his iconic song writing, style, and magical smile. Alan is a traditional […]
On the first Thursday of every month the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block offers extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. An evening filled with gallery activities and art-making to get to know TMA better, food for purchase from a local vendor, and live music by Asphalt Astronaut. Through […]
Donny Grubb is an Arizona musician who entertains crowds with his unique blend of country and roots rock infused with his furiously recognizable guitar style. He plays all the country music classics ranging from the early days of the 50s all the way up to the current billboard hits! Audience participation is at the core […]
Throwback is a variety dance band that plays hit dance songs from the 1950s to the present in multiple genres, including Rock and Roll, Motown, R&B, Funk, Country and Blues. Ages 16+
With 11 Grammy Awards, Linda Ronstadt is one of the biggest stars in American pop music! The TRIBUTaries are proud to present Linda's greatest hits in a two hour show that is unlike any other. From rock classics like"When Will I Be Loved," "That'll Be The Day," and "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me," to some of […]
Come join the fun at Trail Dust Town’s 11th Annual Oktoberfest! Enjoy local craft beer, delicious German food, live music, as well as amusement rides and Western fun at Tucson’s favorite Old West destination, Trail Dust Town! Meet brewers and try the beer from: Barrio Brewing Co. Pueblo Vida Brewing Company Button Brew House BlackRock […]
The Good Memories Tour with Cochren & Co. is coming your way! This will be an unforgettable night of worship featuring your favorite songs from Cochren & Co., including their latest hits "Running Home," and "Thank God For Sunday Morning," and “Money Can’t Buy” alongside favorites like "One Day," and "Church.” Special guest Riley Clemmons […]
The 1960s were far-out, man, a bubbling cauldron of sights and sounds that left ears ringing and heads spinning for decades to come. From the sensitive tunes of the folk rock troubadours and hippie anthems of the Summer of Love, to the globe-shattering rock of the British Invasion, the psychedelic mania of the San Francisco […]
Join maestro Khris Dodge and the illustrious Tucson Pops Orchestra for their annual celebration of the Old Pueblo. The Southwest Tenors (Matthew Holter, Alberto Ranjel, Chach Snook, Dennis Tamblyn) and other special guests will showcase an evening of music that pays tribute to Tucson and the surrounding region, its rich history, diverse community, and unique […]
Gaslight favorites Mike Yarema and Walker Foard return with a truly unique concert experience. Sit back and relive your favorite songs from arguably the most influential folk musicians of our time. Enjoy hits like "Mrs. Robinson," "Homeward Bound," "The Boxer," "The Sound Of Silence," and more! Be transported to a magical time in music, poetry […]
Get ready, because CAIN is bringing the joy back to your city this fall with CAIN with Jon Reddick, Caleb & John, hosted by Annie F. Downs! After lighting up the stage on the Hits Deep Tour, CAIN is returning with a vibrant, feel-good night of music that will have you celebrating your faith. And […]
Shine On Floyd is a Pink Floyd tribute band from Phoenix, Arizona formed by a group of very talented musicians and singers with a love of everything Floyd! If you want to hear Pink Floyd played "note-for-note" with a great stage and light show along with background videos, background singers and more - then Shine […]
Bob Seger, the Allman Brothers, Huey Lewis, Billy Joes, Cheap Trick, Journey, BTO, the Doobie Brothers, and MORE of your favorite classic rock hits will be played during Big Zephyr's Vintage Vinyl show!
That message—a clarion call to love, to faith, to justice, to brotherhood, to joy—lies at the heart of ‘We Get By,’ Staples’ spectacular twelfth studio album and first full-length collaboration with multi-GRAMMY Award-winner Ben Harper. Backed by her longtime touring band, Staples breathes extraordinary life into Harper’s compositions on the record, delivering roof-raising performances with […]
Tucson Botanical Gardens will kick off its 50th Anniversary with Frida & Fifty, a festive evening gala on Friday, October 10, beginning at 5pm. The celebration includes a Frida Kahlo-inspired cocktail hour with live mariachi music, botanical performance art, and a stunning las botanas display inspired by Frida’s Still Life with Fruits, created by featured […]
Looking for some music for your soul? The front section will be cleared out for your dancing pleasure and with tunes from Rock, Pop, R&B and Motown, you will find the best party music in town! Ages 16+
The Masterworks season opens with a fond return. As the season’s Artist in Residence, former TSO concertmaster Steven Moeckel will perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, and also curate the first TSO Up Close chamber series program (October 18 & 19). Schubert’s youthful Symphony No. 1 and Farrenc’s delightful Overture No. 1 round out the […]
Eric Clapton is one of the great artists of our time, with a seemingly endless catalog of songs that are widely loved by people of all ages. Bill Garvin pays homage to this legacy with a hand-picked cast of world class musicians to bring you an auditory and visual feast.
The Masterworks season opens with a fond return. As the season’s Artist in Residence, former TSO concertmaster Steven Moeckel will perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, and also curate the first TSO Up Close chamber series program (October 18 & 19). Schubert’s youthful Symphony No. 1 and Farrenc’s delightful Overture No. 1 round out the […]
The Masterworks season opens with a fond return. As the season’s Artist in Residence, former TSO concertmaster Steven Moeckel will perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, and also curate the first TSO Up Close chamber series program (October 18 & 19). Schubert’s youthful Symphony No. 1 and Farrenc’s delightful Overture No. 1 round out the […]
VOYAGER is a spectacular tribute to the music of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist, JOURNEY. This high energy production will take you on a musical tour of classic songs like Faithfully, Open Arms, Who's Crying Now, Wheel In The Sky, Anyway You Want It, Don't Stop Believin' and so many more. Featuring extraordinary […]
Experience the magic of orchestral masterworks with Symphonic Echoes, a season where SASO taps into the power of music to spark memories, stir emotions, and set your imagination free. From soaring romantic melodies to captivating modern soundscapes, each performance will take you on a journey through the depth of human experience — expressed in a […]
Three incredible singers join an all-star group of musicians to celebrate some awesome country music in three-part harmony! You'll hear songs like "Before He Cheats," "Jolene," "Cowboy Take Me Away," "How Great Thou Art," and many more great hits by female country stars, with a few surprises along the way! *Starring Heather Stricker, Chelsee Hicks, […]
The Piano Area Recitals provide the opportunity for you to enjoy captivating performances from a diverse lineup of Pima piano faculty, talented students, and accomplished alumni. Free Admission
Once they were three boys growing up in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Coulee Dam, Washington. They loved the music of the Beatles and learned how to play guitar and sing. Fast forward to today and these boys are now seasoned, accomplished musicians who still love the music of the Beatles. They have come together in […]
Monthly free concerts by local bands in the courtyard of the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex! The series focuses on offering a diverse array of genres while supporting local musical talent by booking only Southern Arizona bands. In addition, food trucks provide guests readily available dining options to enjoy during the show. Limited seating is […]
The Wildcat Jazz Band performs the music and dance of the Roaring 20s. So break out the flapper dressed and celebrate the music of Louis Armstrong, Bix, Fats Waller, and more.
¡Fiesta! con Sonia De Los Santos is a vibrant, bilingual concert experience that brings audiences of all ages on a joyful journey through Latin American music, storytelling, and cultural celebration. Known for her warm stage presence and uplifting spirit, grammy-nominated Sonia invites audiences to sing and dance alongside her dynamic, multicultural band.
Element 119 is a classic rock cover band composed of accomplished musicians with backgrounds in rock, blues and pop genres, playing hit dance tunes spanning four decades. The band carefully curates its set lists from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s to feature audience favorites while avoiding tiresome renderings of songs played by many other […]
¡Fiesta! con Sonia De Los Santos is a vibrant, bilingual concert experience that brings audiences of all ages on a joyful journey through Latin American music, storytelling, and cultural celebration. Known for her warm stage presence and uplifting spirit, grammy-nominated Sonia invites audiences to sing and dance alongside her dynamic, multicultural band.
Designed for toddlers–elementary school students, Just for Kids programs are a fun and exciting experience for the whole family! Filled with discovery and storytelling, these interactive ensemble concerts entertain, engage, and educate our youngest listeners.
Polly is a happy caterpillar who loves to laugh and play, but she becomes filled with fear when it comes time to enter her cocoon! Come join Polly as she learns to face her fears and becomes a beautiful butterfly. Designed for toddlers–elementary school students, Just for Kids programs are a fun and exciting experience […]
Designed for toddlers–elementary school students, Just for Kids programs are a fun and exciting experience for the whole family! Filled with discovery and storytelling, these interactive ensemble concerts entertain, engage, and educate our youngest listeners.
The celebration will take place in the Festival Grounds and Ocotillo Lounge in the MSA Annex. The Fest will include a special release Oktoberfest beer from Tucson’s own Crooked Tooth Brewing Co, and handcrafted sausages and pretzels from Hidden Hearth. Local vendors will set up booths to feature curated goods, including the Mercado District’s own […]
Experience an afternoon immersed in the melody, harmony, and rhythm of Pima’s diverse music ensembles. From the harmonious voices of Chorale & College Singers to the dynamic performances of the Concert Band, Symphonic Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Mariachi, and String Ensemble, performances will offer an array of creative and skillful performances to revel in. […]
John Ondrasik— the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting—knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, the artist has both evolved and come back ‘round full circle. Creativity, if nothing else, is paradoxical.
"Barnaby and the Butcher of Tucson, Arizona play the broad genres of Alt-Country and Americana. Their originals and covers run the gamut of classic country, dark country, blues, and rock; which they perform with a style evoking deep nostalgia while feeling entirely new. Since their last time on the Gaslight stage, they've added a second […]
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. The streets of […]
Two amazing groups come together for one exciting, USO-style variety show! Join The TRIBUTaries and The Manhattan Dolls in their high-energy show, "Good Morning, Vietnam, Hits from 1955-1975!" This exciting show brings you back to the "Rock & Roll War" and features some of the 20th Century's most iconic rock tunes. You'll hear songs about […]
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. Witness the raw power of the Highland Games, be mesmerized by the intricate steps of the dancers, and immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of […]
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. The streets of […]
Fall Fest is a free event in partnership with Casas Christian School. From Trunk Or Treat and the Kid Zone to live music and a Vendor Village, there’s something for everyone!
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. The streets of […]
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. The streets of […]
Take a trip into the vast world of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with one of the finest tribute shows on the planet. Breakdown, the ultimate tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, is as near a real experience as can be delivered by anyone other than the actual band. Scott Blackwell clearly replicates the […]
Take a trip into the vast world of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with one of the finest tribute shows on the planet. Breakdown, the ultimate tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, is as near a real experience as can be delivered by anyone other than the actual band. Scott Blackwell clearly replicates the […]
Francisco Fullana, the 2022–23 TSO Artist in Residence returns to Tucson to perform Saint-Saëns’ dazzling Third Violin Concerto under the direction of Manuel Hernández Silva alongside orchestral showpieces by Brahms and Tchaikovsky, and a charming new piece by Israeli Gili Schwarzman. Saint-Saëns was the master of the concerto form, and this piece showcases all the […]
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. The streets of […]
C’mon and join Blippi to make music in your hometown in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour! Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies and LIVE musicians to explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, through all your favorite Blippi hits. So grab your drumsticks, […]
Back by popular demand, Diane & Lisa return from Michigan for a celebration of the blues with The Desert Divas! You don't want to miss this electrifying tribute to everyone from Ida Cox and Ruth Brown to Irma Thomas and Bonnie Raitt, including "Wild Women Don't Have the Blues," "If I Can't Sell It,""You Can […]
Come enjoy your favorite Blues tunes by the best local Blues bands and artists! This show features Garrett James and the Wanderers and Bad News Blues Band!
Just for Kids featuring the TSO Wind Quintet! Designed for toddlers–elementary school students, Just for Kids programs are a fun and exciting experience for the whole family! Filled with discovery and storytelling, our interactive ensemble concerts entertain, engage and educate our youngest listeners. Children are encouraged to dance and cheer along with TSO musicians!
Come enjoy an evening of live jazz and more with soulful, passionate, heartfelt vocals from Sheryl Ann Mckinley! With her Tucson all-star band, including Maestro Daniel Sly Slipetsky on Piano, Jack Wood on Bass, Rob Boone on Trombone, and Max Goldschmid on Horns Extraordinaire! This concert event promises to be a jazzy, snazzy, swingin' evening! […]
Lluis Coloma from Barcelona, Spain and Eric-Jan Overbeek aka Mr. Boogie Woogie, originally from The Netherlands, teamed up for the Hottest Boogie Woogie Show of the Year. Performing solo sets […]
Lluis Coloma from Barcelona, Spain and Eric-Jan Overbeek aka Mr. Boogie Woogie, originally from The Netherlands, teamed up for the Hottest Boogie Woogie Show of the Year. Performing solo sets and in tandem, this show also features Tucson’s best rhythm section: Larry Lee Lerma on bass and Ralph Gilmore on drums. Four hands plus two […]
Grammy-winning artist Chris Tomlin invites you to an unforgettable evening filled with the anthems that have shaped a generation of believers. These concerts offer an opportunity to come together and worship with one of the most influential voices in Christian music. Whether these songs have been the soundtrack to your faith journey or you're hearing […]
The striking beauty of Paul Gibson’s Piano Dance enchanted audiences in our 2024 Spring Concert and the Ballet Tucson premiere of his Sense of Doubt promises to thrill with a powerful display of vigor and athleticism. This program will also see the return of Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada’s Phantom of the Opera, inspired by both […]
Come rock to superstar funky grooves with OnesAll at this crazy fun Gaslight Music Hall Dance Party! Get down on it with the Average White Band, Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, Heart, and more. Your feet won't stop moving and your booty just won't sit still. Get your back up off the […]
This is sure to be a spooktacular Friday! Come see the fully restored digital screening of Lon Chaney’s 1925 Phantom of the Opera. This renowned classic silent film has English intertitles and will be accompanied by LIVE organ accompaniment, featuring organist Brett Valliant playing the Fox’s own Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Brett Valliant is an organist […]
The striking beauty of Paul Gibson’s Piano Dance enchanted audiences in our 2024 Spring Concert and the Ballet Tucson premiere of his Sense of Doubt promises to thrill with a powerful display of vigor and athleticism. This program will also see the return of Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada’s Phantom of the Opera, inspired by both […]
The striking beauty of Paul Gibson’s Piano Dance enchanted audiences in our 2024 Spring Concert and the Ballet Tucson premiere of his Sense of Doubt promises to thrill with a powerful display of vigor and athleticism. This program will also see the return of Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada’s Phantom of the Opera, inspired by both […]
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