Garmin Marathon Tucson
2025-11-15
A Boston Marathon qualifier, the marathon kicks off at sunrise in the heart of downtown Tucson. As the course heads west, runners transition from city streets to open terrain with a view of the Tucson Mountains.
Early miles move through quiet suburbs as runners stride toward Speedway Boulevard before returning to the city center. From stretches through the University of Arizona Mall to the suburban neighborhoods surrounding downtown, cheering spectators along tree-lined streets and the colorful murals of Fourth Avenue boost the atmospheric energy of the race.
With gentle hills and sprawling desert views, this course celebrates the landscape, spirit and heart of Tucson from start to finish.
Common Start/Finish: The race will begin and end at the intersection of Congress Street and Granada Avenue. Participants will head west on Congress Street from the start.

Desert Air Market - Downtown Tucson
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Desert Air Market is a local curated makers market! 40 local makers & artists popping up on the corner of 6th st & 6th ave in front of Let’s Sweat. Music, food trucks & local community. free to all!

DUSK Music Festival
2025-11-15 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00
DUSK Music Festival!

ZOO LIGHTS! Holiday Magic!
2025-12-04 - 2026-01-04
Step into a dazzling world of light and color, while enjoying a flurry of holiday merriment that will put you in the spirit of the season. ZooLights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power, returns select evenings December and January, shining bigger and brighter than ever.

DownTown Parade of Lights in Tucson!
2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:30
Saturday, December 6, 2025
– Food trucks are located on 12th Street between Scott & 6th Avenue, and along the parade route.
– Minimize your trash and pick up after yourself – please be a good neighbor.
– Do not walk, run, or play in the streets – it is dark and vehicles are moving along the parade route.
– No walk-on entries are allowed. You must register to participate in the parade.
– Be kind and respectful to others, this is a fun, free, community event; no need to get fussy!

The parade begins at 6:30pm at 4th Avenue & 17th Street, and ends at Armory Park. Please see the Parade Route for the route and staging areas.

Tucson Jewish Community Center Hot Cocoa Run!
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00
The 9th annual Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Run is a timed 5k and 1 mile race with a free 1k untimed run for all ages and abilities. The run stars and ends at the Tucson JCC in the Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden with an out and back course on the Rillito River Path. There is a 5k run/walk, 1 mile run/walk, and 1k free fun run/walk. Shirts are included in the registration for the 5k and 1 mile. Shirts for 1k participants can be purchased for $15 each.

Winterhaven Festival of Lights in Tucson!
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-27
Since 1949 the Winterhaven Festival of Lights has grown to become a Tucson Tradition. This year, for the 76th time, we welcome the community of Tucson to come enjoy the lights and celebrate the holiday season.

Tower of Power Show at the Fox Theater!
2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00
For 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.“We were a Soul band called The Motowns.” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in 1968, and gave him an audition. He came in the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was that they had a specific goal in mind.

"Heist"
2025-12-18 08:00 - 2025-12-20 17:00
Inspired by caper films like “Ocean’s Eleven”, “The Italian Job”, and “The Sting”, this fast-paced, high-stakes thriller is packed with double crosses, disguises, and daring escapes. When a team of professional thieves assembles to steal the world’s rarest jewels, the plan seems foolproof – until it goes spectacularly wrong. Tensions rise, betrayals mount, and Heist becomes a rollercoaster of adrenaline that will keep you guessing far beyond the final curtain.
Times vary, please check website.

Festive Silent Adventures - Winterhaven Festival of Lights
2025-12-18 08:00 - 2025-12-23 17:00
Join us as we sing and dance to all of your favorite holiday tunes through the festive streets of Winterhaven Festival of Lights! Each participant is provided with a set of special silent disco headphones and follows their host on a delightful 30-minute journey throughout the neighborhood. Silent Adventures fuse comedy, singing, dancing, and flash mob group antics to create an incredibly uplifting experience! We can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you!
New this year, introducing Silent Disco Strolls! No dancing or singing required, just a festive walk through the holiday lights to a curated playlist. This is a sensory-friendly way to experience Winterhaven and is accessible for everyone!
6:30pm & 8:00pm- Regular Silent Adventures
7:15pm- Silent Disco Stroll

Ballet Tucson presents "The Nutcracker!"
2025-12-19 - 2025-12-21
A world of wonder awaits you at Ballet Tucson’s The Nutcracker in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra! Treat your loved ones to Tucson’s favorite holiday tradition. This award-winning production brings the enchanting story of The Nutcracker to life with sensational dancing, lavish sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score performed by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s world-class musicians.
Don’t miss the highlight of Tucson’s holiday season. The perfect gift for the whole family!

Topgolf Tucson - New Year's Eve Party
2025-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
Topgolf Tucson hosts a New Year’s Eve party combining golf games, food, drinks and music. The event offers a high-energy, activity-driven alternative to traditional nightlife.

Strike into the New Year - Bowling Across Tucson
2025-12-19 08:00 - 17:00

Jose Hernandez - Merry-achi Christmas
2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:00
Eight-time Grammy-nominated Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández, known worldwide as Los Embajadores del Mariachi, will bring its signature holiday spectacular, “Merry-achi Christmas,” to Fox Tucson Theatre. The concert is part of the ensemble’s 16-city national tour celebrating the holiday season, mariachi style.
This year’s performance holds special meaning for ensemble founder and director José Hernández, whose career marks 50 years in preserving and elevating the regional Mexican genre. Read More

With support from Viva Folklorico Dance Co. under the direction of Julie Gallego

Squirrel Nut Zippers' Holiday Caravan
2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:30
An Evening With Squirrel Nut Zippers – Christmas Caravan
A Festive Show For Zipsters, Friends and Family
〜 Watershed album Hot certified platinum
〜 Christmas Caravan album sold a quarter of a million copies
〜 Over three million catalog albums sold total
The Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their joyous, raucous Christmas Caravan Tour back again performing all of the hits from Holidays past. From heartwarming ballads to boisterous dance tunes, the band conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy. This show is a must-see for any true music lover.
The Christmas Caravan show features holiday hits and classics, selections from the Squirrel Nut Zipper’s holiday album Christmas Caravan, and the finest new and old Squirrel Nut Zippers catalog music. Inspired by 1920s jazz, klezmer and old time music, SNZ’s endlessly curious and innovative leader Jimbo Mathus has concocted a show truly unique and original. This unique blend is on full display with the Christmas Caravan show, which has increasingly grown in popularity, selling out venues throughout the United States.

Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl!
2025-12-27 14:30 - 17:00
The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop, is a Tucson tradition that provides a world-class experience for college student-athletes, fans, and the local community, culminating in a nationally recognized college football competition. The Arizona Bowl is a non-profit organization that strives to inspire youth, engage the community, support local charities, and create a positive economic impact in Southern Arizona.

It's Midnight Somewhere - Tucson Botanical Gardens
2025-12-31 19:00 - 21:00
If staying up till midnight to welcome in the New Year is not your cup of hot cocoa, join us for a little early Auld Lang Syne! Receive a special New Year’s gift with admission to LightsUp! and enjoy music by Nossa Bossa Nova!
Bring the whole family together on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the imminent arrival of 2026 during LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination.

Surly Wench - New Year's Eve Masquerade Party
2025-12-31 20:30 - 2026-01-01 03:00

Taco Bell New Year's Downtown Bash!
2025-12-31 21:00 - 23:30
Ring in 2025 at the best New Year’s Eve party in Tucson. We’ll have live music throughout the night, headlined by the Lucky Devils Band! If you’re looking for a unique music experience, check out the Silent Disco, presented by Tucson Federal Credit Union. Food trucks and beer stations will be throughout the area to keep you fueled up for the big countdown to the taco touchdown. That’s right, when the clock strikes 12:00:00 a big taco is lowered from the sky to welcome 2024! A firework show, presented by O’Rielly Chevrolet, caps off this fun night.
The new location in downtown Tucson is Jacome Plaza, right off of Church Ave. and Pennington St.

Mr Head's - New Years Eve Party with DJ Jahmar
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 03:30

Casino Del Sol - NYE Dance Party With Gigi and the Glow!
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 04:00
Seasoned Vocalist, Musician, Dancer, Entertainer, an all-around performer with a fantastic cover band. With a versatile vocal range to fit any musical style and extensive stage experience, Gigi’s stage presence, dance training, vocal talent, intricate costumes, infectious energy, interaction with her audiences, musical versatility and high-energy cover band captivates audiences.
Gigi has a strong history as Arizona’s number one cover band. Her background includes over 30 years experience onstage, in the arts, and accomplished in a wide array of dance, music and acting genres. Her work experience and training ranges from Musical Theater, Opera voice training, (lyric Soprano), film and stage performance, commercials and voice-overs for TV and Radio, promotional modeling and print work. As a model/talent, lead vocalist, she has been featured in both local magazines and TV commercials for various businesses/companies in Tucson, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Miami under the representation of Millenium Models (Phoenix) and PBTG (Tucson). Professional dance training includes Ballet, Jazz, Latin Dance, Ballroom Dance, and Flamenco.
Gigi is a veteran performer, professionally entertaining all audiences and singing lead vocals since the age of 15. As one of the most popular cover bands in Arizona, Gigi is one the most versatile performers in her local scene. Gigi’s vocal range, stage training, experience & versatility allows her to perform all singing styles from Jazz to Blues, Pop to Country, Rock, and Latin music.

Tucson Senior Olympic Festival
2026-01-03 08:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00
Fun, friends and memories fill the air during the 39th annual Tucson Senior Olympic Festival. The 2026 Tucson Senior Olympic Festival is proud to be hosting numerous sports and events this year for women and men over 50. Family, friends and the general public are encouraged and invited to attend and support all participants.
Participating locations include: Southeast Regional Park Archery Range, Udall Regional Center, Pockets Billiards, Lucky Strike Bowl, Adobe Bridge Club, Cherry Ave. Center, Dell Urich (Randolph South), Reid Park Horseshoe Pit, Kino Sports Complex, Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club, Rincon West, Clements Regional Center, Liquor Barrel Saloon, Santa Cruz River Park, Donna Liggins Rec Center, Dorado Golf Course, Desert Sports & Fitness, Lincoln Park Softball Complex, Sporting Chance Center, Santa Rosa Center and Sunflower Community.
Times and locations vary, please check website.

Broadway in Tucson - THE Wiz
2026-01-07 08:00 - 2026-01-11 17:00
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road.
Times vary, please check website.

Tucson Road Runners Hockey!
2026-01-09 19:00 - 22:00
Watch the Tucson Roadrunners cross hockey sticks with Iowa Wild at the Tucson Convention Center Arena in downtown Tucson. The Tucson Roadrunners is a professional ice hockey team and are affiliated with the National Hockey League’s Utah Hockey Club.
Sat. Jan 10 – Wizards & Witches Night

Tumamoc Hill Authors Series!
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:00
Joe E. Watkins discusses the Ainu experience in Hokkaido, Japan related to other Indigenous people in the context of global colonialism in his book, Indigenizing Japan: Ainu Past, Present, and Future.
Welcome to the Spring 2026 Tumamoc Author Series, a collaboration between the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, the Southwest Center, and the University of Arizona Press.
Each season, as the sun gives us a well-deserved break and shadows stretch across ancient Tumamoc Hill, we gather to hear from writers whose work captures the spirit, complexity, and wonder of the Southwest. This year’s lineup continues that tradition, featuring authors who challenge, illuminate, and celebrate the landscapes and cultures of our shared region. Join us for evenings of conversation, reflection, and community in one of Tucson’s most storied places.
Free Event
Location: The Tumamoc Hill Boathouse (base of the Hill)
1675 W. Anklam Rd. Tucson, AZ
Street parking is available on Anklam, or the lot on the corner of Anklam and Silverbell.
Note: There is no event parking available on Tumamoc Hill.
Contact us at (520) 621-6945 or tumamoc-hill@arizona.edu

Fort Lowell Soccer Shootout!
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00
This year the Fort Lowell Shootout is proudly presented by RSL-AZ Southern Arizona Soccer Club. We are honored to celebrate our 36th year of this amazing event after a highly successful tournament last year with teams for SoCal, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Mexico and of course Arizona. With ECNL teams, USYS National League teams, Desert Conference and elite academies from Mexico, this event continues to attract top teams from around the region.
The Soccer Olympics and opening ceremonies have been a part of the Fort Lowell Shootout Soccer Tournament since it was founded. The Friday night festivities include a parade, live music, food trucks, games/rides, and more. The big Friday Night event is the one of kind, Soccer Olympics. A fun and exciting way for young athletes to showcase their technical skills and abilities.
Times vary, please check website.

Tucson Jazz Festival
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-01-24 17:00
World-class jazz acts of genres from straight-ahead to contemporary jazz are featured during the HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival. The 2026 Festival will continue the tradition of hosting high-caliber national level talent and many of the local partnerships established over the last ten years will remain intact.

Classic Rock Laser Show at the Planetarium
2026-01-17 08:00 - 17:00
Experience an electrifying evening at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium! On January 17, the dome comes alive with three classic rock–themed laser shows featuring iconic music, dazzling laser animations, and immersive visuals. Sit back and watch as stunning laser art dances across the planetarium dome in sync with the sounds of legendary rock artists — a sensory experience that brings your favorite songs to life in a whole new way.
Showtimes:
🎸 6:00–7:00 PM – Laser Bowie
🎶 7:30–8:30 PM – Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”
🔥 9:00–10:00 PM – Laser Doors/Hendrix
Tickets also include evening access to Flandrau’s science exhibits, giving you the chance to explore two floors of hands-on exhibits from 6 to 10PM, from marine life to planetary science, all enhanced with fun lighting and music. Shows often sell out, so get your tickets early!

Dillinger DAY!
2026-01-17 09:00 - 15:00
Celebrate the capture of John Dillinger!
We continue to celebrate with the 91st anniversary of the Tucson Police Departments capture of John Dillinger with – Saturday Dillinger Days event, a family-friendly extravaganza that includes three Dillinger’s capture reenactments, a FREE vintage car show, historic lectures, and historical walking tours of downtown. We also have fully restored Tucson Fire Department trucks that actually fought the 1934 fire.

MLK March and Celebration!
2026-01-19 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual Tucson MLK celebration and march around the park. This family centered event brings our community together to honor the past and inspire the future. Enjoy live music and performances, food vendors, retail and information booths. The commemorative march starts at 10:00 AM with the festival immediately following.
Please be reminded that in 1994, Congress designated the holiday as a national day of service, and marking the third Monday in January every year as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – a “Day On, Not a Day Off.”
