41st Annual Tucson Folk Festival
APRIL 10 – 12, 2026
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Applications are now open for the 41st Annual Tucson Folk Festival! Apply to be a Festival Performer, Songwriting Competition Finalist, Young Artist Showcase Artist, or Vendor now.
DOWNTOWN TUCSON | JÁCOME PLAZA | FREE ADMISSION
The Tucson Folk Festival is a FREE and accessible Festival celebrating Americana and Folk Music traditions and all their wonderful variations, including bluegrass, blues, country, jazz, Celtic, zydeco, and various Latin and Mexican styles of music! This annual family-friendly Festival occurs in some of Tucson’s most historic sections.
Our 41st Annual Festival takes place April 10 through 12, 2026! Friday features our official Festival kick-off concert with the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition and an evening headliner. Saturday and Sunday, the Festival features six stages with over 150 live performances including, National Headliners, Local and Regional Acts, Songwriting Competition winners, Family Show Entertainment, and Young Artist Showcases! Over 250 volunteers support the success of this FREE, family-friendly Festival.
UPCOMING CALENDAR
CONCERTS | SONG CIRCLES | SOCIAL EVENTS
October 16th – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Partner Event: Songwriters Central at Monterey Court w/ Jeff Bloomberg, Holly Jebb, Ron Pandy, Smootmahooty, Stuart Oliver, Sue Schnitzer & Tom Poley – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
October 19th – 10 AM – 1 PM – Sunday Patio Sets w/ Jeremy Gilliam & Wayback Trio at Monterey Court, hosted by Greg Aiken – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
October 19th – 1 PM – 4 PM – Sunday Song Circle at Monterey Court, hosted by Ron Pandy – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
October 22nd – 11 AM – 1 PM – Music in the Courtyard w/ Don Armstrong & the Whiskeypalians at Pima County Historic Courthouse – Free Admission – Learn More!
November 2nd – 10 AM – 1 PM – TKMA Sunday Brunch w/ Roth D’Lux Duo & Erika Segura, hosted by Jonathan Frahm – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
November 2nd – 1 PM – 4 PM – Sunday Song Circle at Monterey Court, hosted by Ron Pandy – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
November 23rd – 7 PM – 10 PM – TKMA Fundraiser Concert: Blues Night at Monterey Court – Performers TBA – $15 Advance; $18 Day-of-Show – More Info Coming Soon!
December 6th – 7 PM – 10 PM – TKMA Fundraiser Concert: Cheers to 40 Years! w/ Eric Schaffer & the Other Troublemakers and Kevin Pakulis & His Band at Green Valley CPAC – $20 – Get Your Tickets!
April 10th – 12th, 2026 – 41st Annual Tucson Folk Festival – Downtown Tucson, near 101 N. Stone Ave – One of the largest and longest-running free music festivals in the Southwest.
THANK YOU for attending the 40th Annual Tucson Folk Festival!
From a memorable kickoff party at Monterey Court, to the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition and two full days of live music from over 400 musicians, this was our best year yet. We couldn’t have done it without you, from your attendance at the festival and our seasonal fundraiser concerts, to your volunteering, and donations.