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
November 5th – 11 AM – 1 PM – Music in the Courtyard w/ Miguel Melgoza at Pima County Historic Courthouse – Free Admission – Learn More!
November 16th – 10 AM – 1 PM – TKMA Sunday Brunch w/ Luke Woltanski & Jerry and Slim, hosted by Greg Aiken – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
November 16th – 1 PM – 4 PM – Sunday Song Circle at Monterey Court, hosted by Ron Pandy – Free Admission – Make Your Reservations!
November 19th – 11 AM – 1 PM – Music in the Courtyard w/ Fresh Apples at Pima County Historic Courthouse – Free Admission – Learn More!
November 23rd – 7 PM – 10 PM – TKMA Fundraiser Concert: Songwriters Night at Monterey Court – Peter Dalton Ronstadt, Eric Ramsey, & Ryan David Green – $15 Advance; $18 Day-of-Show – 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!
December 7th – 10 AM – 1 PM – TKMA Sunday Brunch w/ String Creek & 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!
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 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.