Tucson Festivals & Annual Events
It's no surprise to find seemingly endless events and festivals in a city with as much culture and soul as Tucson, AZ. From our deep connection to the historic Old West to honoring the memory of lost loved ones in our annual All Souls Procession, Tucson never fails to find reasons to gather and celebrate.
One look at our calendar of events reveals that your only challenge is choosing the best event(s) for your visit. Or, if you're already in town and looking for events in Tucson today, this calendar is a goldmine! To help you navigate this massive list of Arizona events, we narrowed it down by season.
Keeping It Annual
Life is all about rhythms. This is certainly true with Tucson's top annual events. Take a winter vacation to sun-drenched Tucson, and you could score a great deal on shimmering, rare gems and minerals at the world-famous Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase.
Or watch in awe as some of the biggest names in men's pro golf battle it out in the scenic Cologuard Classic. While there, don’t forget to take a moment to appreciate the clean desert air. If golf isn't your thing, look no further than our Marquee Sports Events.
In Tucson, we're huge bookworms. If you are too, check out the two-day Tucson Festival of Books on the lush, open-air University of Arizona mall each spring. Or hit up the Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair, which showcases over 400 arts and crafts booths and more. If you visit in April, this same fair comes to life under a gorgeous Sonoran spring sky.
Get in the holiday spirit with downtown's Parade of Lights & Festival. This iconic holiday event celebrates the spirit of the season and Tucson's unique culture with a colorful, multicultural display of lights, music, and creativity. Festivities begin in Jácome Plaza with entertainment, music, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Then, the parade marches through the heart of downtown including holiday floats, marching bands, dance groups, and more.
Featured Events
54th Annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
- March 26, 2023
Spring Meet at Rillito Park Racetrack
- March 26, 2023 - April 2, 2023
- Rillito Regional Park
Upcoming Events
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
- March 26, 2023 - April 2, 2023
- Arizona Renaissance Festival
54th Annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
- March 26, 2023
A Western Experience
- March 26, 2023 - May 7, 2023
- Old Tucson
Ballet Tucson Spring Concert
- March 26, 2023
- Leo Rich Theater
Cactus Classic Baseball
- March 26, 2023 - March 31, 2023
- Kino Sports Complex
Cactus Classic Softball
- March 26, 2023 - March 31, 2023
- Abraham Lincoln Regional Park
Trending Tucson Events
Local Must-Sees
Cologuard Classic PGA Tour Championship
Legendary champions of golf strut their stuff in Tucson every February.
Tucson Festival Of Books
Literacy-lovers of all ages celebrate reading, discovery and creativity at the University of Arizona…
4th Ave Street Fair
Fourth Avenue District, looking for somewhere funky, weird, artsy, delicious, loud, crazy and…
Tucson Folk Festival
Three days of Americana music and local food in April. Since 1986.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Lively concerts pay tribute to traditional Mexican rhythms in downtown Tucson!
Agave Heritage Festival
Experience all things agave at seminars, exhibits, fiestas and culinary events in April.
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th marks a day of vast importance in Tucson – it’s the start of Hispanic…
Tucson Meet Yourself
Food. Music. Dance. Folk Arts. Safely distanced.
All Souls Procession
Tucson’s Dia de Los Muertos-inspired event, which has been a beloved community-powered fixture…
El Tour De Tucson
This bucket-list-worthy ride is a Tucson tradition.
Tucson Marathon
Run or cheer from the scenic sidelines at Tucson's Boston Marathon-qualifier in sunny December.
Arizona Bowl
Kick off the New Year with Tucson's official football celebration!
Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
The world-renowned Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is like a time portal, a trip around…
Tucson Jazz Festival
World-class jazz acts of genres from straight-ahead to contemporary jazz are featured during the HSL…
Tucson Rodeo Parade
A tip of the Stetson to La Fiesta de los Vaqueros®, the Tucson Rodeo & Parade, kicking it…