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
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!
December 7th – 10 AM – 1 PM – TKMA Sunday Brunch w/ Chris Baron & The Hanshaws, hosted by Erika Segura – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
December 7th – 1 PM – 4 PM – Sunday Song Circle at Monterey Court, hosted by Ron Pandy – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
December 14th – 12 PM – 5 PM – TKMA Holiday Party at Ft. Lowell Park, Ramada #6 – Free Admission – Potluck: Bring Your Favorite Holiday Dish or Dessert!
January 17th – 1 PM – 4 PM – TKMA Phoenix Fundraiser Concert at The Rhythm Room – $15 – Save the Date!
February 28th – Tucson Irish Music Showcase at Berger Performing Arts Center – Get Your Tickets!
April 9th – TKMA Kickoff Party & Fundraiser Showcase at Monterey Court – $20 – Tickets Coming Soon!
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.