Tucson, Ariz. (November 12, 2025) – GRAMMY® award-winning trio Lady A will headline CQ Fest on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Rillito Park (4570 N. First Ave) in Tucson. CQ Fest is a new concert festival hosted by the Tucson Conquistadores, the local non-profit organization and tournament management group behind the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences. Tickets for the all-ages show go on sale at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12 on www.TucsonCQ.com. Rillito Park gates will open for the concert at 4 p.m. on March 20, with the concert schedule to begin at 4:15 p.m. Additional CQ Fest musical acts will be announced at a later date.
Built around rich vocal harmony, vivid emotional writing and a smooth fusion of Country, rock and pop, Lady A have long been a model of mainstream success. The group has become one of the 21st century’s premier vocal groups, blending deeply felt emotions with classic Country sounds. As a Country-radio staple, the trio has amassed record-breaking success ushering in 10 No. One hits with more than 18 million album units and 34 million tracks sold and nearly five billion digital streams. Known for their 11X PLATINUM hit “Need You Now” which is the highest certified song by a country group, they have earned ACM and CMA “Vocal Group of the Year” trophies three years in a row and countless other honors including seven GRAMMY® awards, Billboard Music Awards®, People’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and a Tony Award® nod.
Organizers encourage fans to buy tickets early as ticket prices will increase as CQ Fest draws closer. Early bird general admission concert tickets will be $49 each through November 30, 2025. A limited number of pit access tickets start at $69 each. VIP concert tickets, which include access to the VIP concert area and complimentary food and beverages, are available for $175 each. Private hospitality cabanas with seating for up to 12 guests with food and beverage service included are also available. Additional corporate sponsorship opportunities are available.
Presented in partnership with Tucson-based DM50, CQ Fest will serve as a military appreciation concert. DM50 advocates on behalf of the Airmen of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, strengthening relationships between the Base and the educational, commercial, political, and social leadership of greater Tucson.
CQ Fest is a separate ticketed event from the PGA TOUR Champions golf tournament held at nearby La Paloma Country Club. Information and pricing for all 2026 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences ticket packages, including this concert, can be found on the tournament’s website at www.CologuardClassic.com.
The 2026 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences PGA TOUR Champions golf tournament is scheduled to be played March 20 – 22 at La Paloma Country Club in Tucson. Played each March, the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences helps promote National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, recognizing those who have been impacted by the disease and raising awareness of colorectal cancer screening options. The 2026 tournament will feature a 78-player field competing for a $2.2 million purse, with $330,000 to the winner. Steven Alker is the defending Cologuard Classic champion. For more information on the Cologuard Classic, visit www.CologuardClassic.com.
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