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Tucson Festival of Books!
2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
The Tucson Festival of Books arrives in March, when the sun is beaming, desert wildflowers are blooming and University of Arizona students are on spring break. Much of the activity — book panels and special events where literacy-lovers can come together, meet their favorite authors, and discover new publishing companies and resources — takes place on the pedestrian-friendly, open-air University of Arizona Mall.
Festival admission is free, but many of the popular author events require advance tickets.

Bricks & Builders Nights at the Zoo!
2026-03-14 08:00 - 2026-03-21 17:00
Reid Park Zoo is celebrating Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! exhibit and extending all the LEGO® fun with two special evening events.

Stroll the Zoo after hours and enjoy evening viewing of the animals and the Nature Pop! exhibit featuring 40 creative, larger-than-life works made from over 800,000 LEGO bricks by Sean Kenney, acclaimed artist and former judge on the hit TV series “LEGO® Masters.”
Meet some of nature’s own amazing builders and eco-engineers through zoo keeper experiences
Mini Masters LEGO® Build Contest (see details below)
Watch sunset screenings of LEGO® movies in the Event Garden starting at 6:30 p.m. both evenings.

The LEGO® Movie will be shown on March 14 and The LEGO® Movie: The Second Part will be shown on March 21

Revel in face-painting, lawn games, and family activities
Visit community partner tables and learn about LEGO® activities available in town through the Pima County Public Library and Pima County Parks and Recreation.

St. Patrick's Day Festival of Tucson!
2026-03-14 14:00 - 17:00
While the parade cannot march this year, we are excited to announce that the St. Patrick’s Day Festival will live on at a new location! We are teaming up with our longtime friends at Corbett Brewing (309 E 7th St, Tucson, AZ 85705) on 7th Street between 4th and 5th Avenues to host a celebration of Irish culture and community.
​The community is invited to join us for an afternoon and evening of live music, delicious food, Irish dancing, and the opportunity to catch up with friends over a locally brewed pint or two. The details may have changed, though the spirit of the day remains the same. THE CRAIC PROMISES TO BE 90! We’re going back to our roots and bringing back the fun!

Cologuard Classic, PGA TOUR Champions Golf Tournament!
2026-03-15 08:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00
The Cologuard Classic, an official PGA TOUR Champions event, takes place on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed Course at La Paloma Country Club at Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa nestled in the Santa Catalina Mountains. The 2026 event marks the 64th year the Tucson Conquistadores have hosted a professional golf tournament to raise monies for local youth athletic programs and colon cancer awareness.
The Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences at La Paloma Country Club features a 78-player field of PGA TOUR Champions competing for a $2.2 million purse with $330,000 and 330,000 Charles Schwab Cup points going to the winner.
Golf’s greatest players participate in three days of competition (Friday – Sunday), plus exciting Pro-Am events on Wednesday and Thursday.
More details to follow.

Tucson Arena & Tucson Convention Center Exhibit Halls - Monster Jam!
2026-03-20 08:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00
Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam® and its return to Tucson Arena! With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone! See the world’s most popular trucks like Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco®, Sparkle Smash and more only at Monster Jam. You can’t get this kind of wow just anywhere. Once you experience Monster Jam live, you’ll become a fan for life!
Times vary, please check website.

Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair!
2026-03-20 10:00 - 2026-03-22 18:00
The 57-year-old, family-friendly tradition brings over 350,000 people to the heart of the Old Pueblo every year. The Fair hosts artists from around the world, decadent food, local entertainment and offers something for everyone of all ages. This bi-annual Top 100 nationwide event takes full advantage of our wonderful Sonoran Desert climate. The Fair is produced by the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, Inc., a local nonprofit. The funds are used to support the Avenue’s infrastructure, invest in local neighborhoods, non-profits, and to produce programs and events that promote arts, culture and community. Shuttle Service provided.
Times are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday.

Performing Arts: Mariachi Pueblo Viejo!
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30
Founded in May 2021 by Director Manuel Ponce, Mariachi Pueblo Viejo was created to showcase the authentic spirit of Jalisco’s mariachi tradition. Now celebrating 5 years, the group has quickly earned recognition for its musical excellence and passion for preserving Mexico’s cultural heritage. Under the musical direction of Maestro Daniel Rosales and David Gill, Mariachi Pueblo Viejo has performed alongside world-renowned ensembles like Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán and Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos. Highlights include two sold-out Christmas concerts at The Soraya in California and a special performance with Camila Fernández, granddaughter of Vicente Fernández. Mariachi Pueblo Viejo invites you to hear the heart, soul, and tradition of Mexico’s musical legacy—without ever leaving the Old Pueblo.

Members $35, Visitors $40.

University of Arizona Basketball - Sweet 16!
2026-03-23 16:00 - 2026-03-26 17:00
University of Arizona Men’s Basketball Sweet 16 – March Madness

Sugar Skulls Indoor Football!
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:30
The Tucson Sugar Skulls’ indoor Football League kicks off its eight-game home season on Saturday, March 29th against the Vegas Knight Hawks. All home games are played at the Tucson Convention Center Arena. The fast-paced, action-packed games will be played on a turf field the size of a hockey rink.
Continuing home games are against the Arizona Rattlers and the other IFL expansion franchise; San Antonio Gunslingers, San Diego Strike Force, New Mexico Chupacabras, Orlando Pirates and Northern Arizona Wrangles.
Game starting times will be announced soon. Please check website.
Season tickets are on sale and can be ordered through the Sugar Skulls’ website or by calling (520) 573-3000.

Tombstone Rose Festival!
2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00
The Tombstone Vigilettes once again host The Tombstone Rose Festival for 2026. The Rose Festival starts Friday, April the 10th at 5:00pm. We crown this year’s Rose Court at the world famous Rose Tree Museum. Saturday’s activities start at 11:00 with the parade down Allen Street. Family friendly entertainment will follow after the parade. Sunday’s activities will include lots more entertainment on Allen Street and a historical fashion show. Come join us for another fun Rose Festival wee

Spirit of Sonora Folk Festival!
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00
Spirit of Sonora is a signature community gathering of the Agave Heritage Festival, celebrating the living heritage of the Sonoran Desert and its agave cultures. This free, open-air event highlights bacanora alongside a wide range of agave-based products that reflect agave’s deep integration into regional life.
Through tastings, music, presentations, vendors, and hands-on activities, Spirit of Sonora invites the community to experience agave beyond spirits-connecting culture, ecology, and creativity in one shared space. The evening features agave tastings, screen printing, desert conservation leaders, and local makers, making it a cornerstone event of the Festival weekend.
EVENT SPONSORS
TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL | ART STATE ARIZONA | VISIT TUCSON | SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Rodders Day Car Show
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:30
The 51st anniversary of Rodders Days Car show is a tribute to the history of hot rods in Tucson and the guys who built them. – The oldest car show in Southern Arizona, Rodders Day is presented by the Tucson Street Rod Association at Pima Community College’s downtown campus west parking lot and includes show vendors, food vendors, drawings, basket raffles, door prizes, a DJ and more.
Pre-1996 Vehicles Only: Hot rods, trucks, muscle cars, rat rods and customs, race cars, special interest and electric vehicles.

Cyclovia Tucson
2026-04-12 09:30 - 15:30
The Spring 2026 Cyclovia Tucson event will take place on Sunday, April 12th. check website for map.During Tucson’s thirteenth Cyclovia Tucson event, over three miles of local streets will be temporarily transformed into linear parks and block parties connecting an expected 40,000 people to local businesses, neighborhoods, organizations and each other. People of all ages and abilities are invited to walk, bike, skate, roll, play, explore, and learn during this free event.

Cyclovia Tucson transforms city streets through the participation of local groups, individuals, businesses, and organizations as activity hosts, volunteers and sponsors. Learn more about how you can get involved and sign up for a spot on the route at www.cycloviatucson.org.

The event is hosted by Living Streets Alliance, a non-profit that advocates for a thriving Tucson by creating great streets for all of us. LSA is improving access to healthy, sustainable modes of transportation through outreach, education, advocacy and research.

For more information visit www.livingstreetsalliance.org.

Pima County Fair!
2026-04-16 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00
Tucson’s largest annual event, featuring concerts, food, exhibits, attractions, car shows, a rodeo, livestock and more! is happening at the Pima County Fairgrounds. There is some kind of special event going on every day. Whether it is a Wristband night, sea lion exhibit, no day is ordinary at this fair. If rides aren’t your cup of tea, and you can never seem to win a teddy bear, the 3 exhibit buildings are filled with things to see and do, keeping everyone busy for hours on end.
Gate hours Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM until closing
Gate hours Saturday-Sunday 11:00 AM until closing

Ice Cube with Special Guest Warren G!
2026-04-17 20:00 - 23:30
Ice Cube, a multi-hyphenate international music, film, and sports legend, has garnered accolades such as recently receiving being honored with a handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

TMC Earth Day 5k Run/Walk at the Biosphere 2!
2026-04-18 08:00 - 11:30
Looking for a fun way to explore the most popular tourist destinations in Arizona? Join Run Tucson for for a 5k run and walk entirely on the grounds of the world-famous Biosphere 2, nestled in the western foothills of the majestic Catalina Mountains.
Run the Desert . . . then visit a rain forest, view an ocean reef, and wander through savanna grass lands . . . all in one day! REGISTER HERE: https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Oracle/Biosphere2EarthRun5k
An easy 30 minute drive from Downtown Tucson, the rolling 3.1 mile course offers gorgeous desert and mountain views, with start and finish on the Biosphere 2 Lawn. The event features live music and food trucks followed by an informative tour of the renowned research facility. The tour includes visits to wetlands rainforests grasslands the fog desert and the ocean biome providing a unique opportunity to explore these natural habitats.
Start Time: 8:30 am 5k Walk/Run, followed by Free Kids Dash.
What you get: Unique sublimated souvenir short-sleeve shirt, free entry to the Biosphere 2, post-race fun with food trucks live music and more
Supports: Biosphere 2 Ocean Research
Produced by Run Tucson in partnership with the University of Arizona and Biosphere 2

Tucson Tango Festival!
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00
The Tucson Tango Festival introduces international tango instruction, workshops for all levels of dancers, milongas (social dances), and live music from a tango orchestra. Nine Milongas 43 Hours of Dancing. Come join the festival staff for an intimate warmup on Wednesday, April 22nd. The Wednesday night milonga is not included in any passes.
Demos & Lectures, Times vary; please check website.

2026 Tucson International Mariachi Conference!
2026-04-29 - 2026-05-03
Tucson International Mariachi Conference: Hear the Most Iconic Sounds in Mariachi Music!
Hundreds of students and performers return to downtown for the La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference at the Tucson Convention Center, April 29th – May 3rd , 2026. Since 1983, it has been one of the nation’s premiere events to train young mariachi musicians and folkloric dancers.
As fans know, a mariachi band should be seen and heard live to be fully appreciated! Tucson’s mariachi conference includes a music festival with three public concerts that cap a week of rigorous student workshops led by masters of mariachi music and folkloric dance. On Sunday morning, a traditional mariachi Mass featuring live music and dance is open to all.
These performances are big and choreographed: Musicians wearing big sombreros and ornate charro (horseman) suits perform alongside swirling baile folklórico (folk dance) groups wearing flowers and traditional embroidered dresses. Soulful harmonies, bright strings, and bold brass sounds are punctuated at times by a Mexican Grito, a heartfelt cry — the most iconic sound in Latin music!
You can experience this exuberant symbol of Mexican culture in Tucson, a mariachi hub of the United States, it happens every spring at the La Frontera Tucson International Mariachi Conference. Enjoy concerts of vibrant music and dance, and discover why mariachi music is recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
