With the 40th Annual Tucson Folk Festival freshly behind us, TKMA is excited to host our Annual Membership Meeting inside of the Monterey Court cafe on Sunday, July 27 from 1pm-3pm.
You are welcome to join us! We will be reflecting on the 2025 festival and beginning to plan ahead for our 41st festival in 2026.
Thank you to all supporting members of the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association—your support is invaluable! We hope to see you at the meeting.
UPCOMING CALENDAR
CONCERTS | SONG CIRCLES | SOCIAL EVENTS
July 13, 10 AM – 1 PM – Song Circle Brunch at Monterey Court w/ Ron Pandy, Slim Edelman, Rick Santay, Maribeth Persson, Eb Eberlein, & Clio – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
July 20th, 10 AM – 1 PM – Sunday Patio Sets at the Monty w/ Ben Reneer & Ben Tully, hosted by Greg Aiken at Monterey Court – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
July 20th, 1 PM – 4 PM – TKMA Song Circle, hosted by Ron Pandy at Monterey Court – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
July 27th, 1 PM – 3 PM – TKMA Annual Membership Meeting at Monterey Court – Please join us! – Facebook RSVP
August 3rd, 10 AM – 1 PM – TKMA Sunday Brunch w/ Penelope Monroy & Tori Parks at Monterey Court, hosted by Jonathan Frahm – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
August 3rd, 1 PM – 4 PM – TKMA Song Circle, hosted by Ron Pandy at Monterey Court – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
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.
Take our audience survey! What did you think of this year’s Tucson Folk Festival? Do you have any positive highlights or constructive feedback to share? We’re here to listen. Your input helps us to better the festival with each consecutive year. Let’s make our 41st the best yet!
Relive the 40th Annual Tucson Folk Festival! Our YouTube page features all performances from the Plaza Stage, from Friday through Sunday. Re-experience headliners like Cheryl Wheeler & Kenny White and Orkesta Mendoza, as well as other Plaza Stage highlights from Ryanhood, Mitzi Cowell, Cochise County All-Stars and more.
Enjoy our newest TKMA Compilation Album, featuring freshly mixed and mastered performances from the Plaza Stage last year. Revisit hits from Lisa Morales, Leslie Mendelson, the Hot Club of Tucson, the Cross-Eyed Possum and much more!
40TH TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL
APRIL 4 – 6, 2025
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 40th Annual Festival takes place April 4 through 6, 2025! 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.
Learn more about this year’s Festival here:
- Festival Stage Schedule & Lineup
- Plan Your Visit: Festival Stages & Site Information
- Festival Headliners
- Young Artist Showcase
- Songwriting Competition
- Music Workshops
- Performer Bios
- Program
- Festival Sponsors and Community Partners
- Support the Festival
- Volunteer
- Vendors