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Tucson Folk Festival

41st Annual Tucson Folk Festival

APRIL 10 – 12, 2026

(Photo: Katherine Kwan)

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.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

CONCERTS | SONG CIRCLES | SOCIAL EVENTS

September 18th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Partner Event: Songwriters Central at Monterey Court, featuring Christian Moher, Dawn Krachey, Denise Lane, Kathy Kolmer, Laura Jean, Lizzie, Nathaniel Zorrett-Russell, and Sandy Hathaway – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!

September 21st, 10 AM – 1 PM – Sunday Patio Sets w/ Eric Ramsey and Jennifer Spector, hosted by Greg Aiken at Monterey Court – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!

September 21st, 1 PM – 4 PM – TKMA Song Circle, hosted by Ron Pandy at Monterey Court – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!

October 12th – 7 PM – 10 PM – TKMA Fundraiser Concert: Blues Night w/ Eric Ramsey, Znora, and Bad News Blues Band at Monterey Court – $15 advance, $18 at the door – Get Your Tickets!

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.


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Thank You

… for enjoying the Tucson Folk Festival and supporting TKMA to help keep the music playing for 40 years in Tucson.

Our main event, the annual Tucson Folk Festival, is an all-volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The funds raised during the festival assist us in meeting key expenses to bring about this meaningful showcase of local and national Musicians.

From our generous sponsors and community partners who assist us each season to our members and donors, we thank you for helping us meet our budget.  Please consider becoming a TKMA Member and donating when you can. Help support live, local music at the Tucson Folk Festival.

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