PROGRAMS FOR THE ARTS ON STAGE ARRIVED
PRESIDENT AND CEO ROBYN LAMBERT LYNCH
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BUSINESS OPERATIONS GINA DOWNEY
PRODUCTION MANAGER JULIE VANCE
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES LISA GRANNIS
MICHELLE SCHNEIDER
MORGAN MCCLELLAN
DIGITAL MEDIA ASSISTANT EMMA LAMBERT PROOFREADER
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THETUCSON Airport Authority (TAA), operator of Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (YN), an economic engine in the community, generates $10.9B annually in economic activity and supports over 42,000 jobs for our region.
While we are well known for our easy travel experience and exceptional customer service, TUS captures the spirit of the vibrant desert southwest through a robust art program which has supported local artists for more than 35 years. From the ever-changing temporary art exhibits to our permanent art collection placed throughout the terminal, art is everywhere at TUS.
We recognize the need to support the arts as many travelers choose Tucson as a vacation spot because of the rich art history and cultural heritage our community showcases. While our investment in the arts has been a long-standing tradition for the TAA, we are also investing in the modernization of our airports infrastructure to ensure seamless travel for years to come. I encourage you to book your next trip through TUS; I am confident you will enjo our incredible ease of use.
Tucson Airport Authority has been and will continue to be a pillar in our community. When your airport thrives, your community thrives!
Sincerely,
Danette Bewley, President & CEO Tucson Airport Authority
- 2026
Connect. Feel. Discover new experiences with the world’s best artists. You won’t always know what to expect. That’s the point.
INthe heart of the Sonoran Desert, something extraordinary is always unfolding. As the University of Arizona’s Arizona Arts Live enters its fifth yea, the organization continues to transform Tucson into a crossroads of sound, movement and story, welcoming artists from across the globe to share work that surprises, stirs and stays with audiences.
This season, ancestral voices rise in Lila Downs’ powerful Día de los Muertos tribute. A beloved Disney heroine sails again with live orchestration in Moana Live-To-Film Concert Camille A. Brown & Dancers reclaim joy through rhythm and resilience. Indonesia’s Papermoon Puppet Theatre offers quiet wonder for all ages, while Cirque Kikasse turns a food truck into a stage for fearless acrobatics under desert skies.
Audiences will laugh with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, sway to the sounds of Mohamed Abozekry, Steve Dyer and Women of Americana and dive headfirst into the daring, genre-defying worlds of URLAND and Fourth Wall Ensemble. And this year, Arizona Arts Live proudly launches a new collaboration with Film Fest Tucson, blending live performance with cinematic storytelling in exciting new ways.
This is your invitation to rediscover Tucson through the eyes of the world’s most imaginative artists.
You won’t always know what to expect. And that’s the point.
Experience Unexpected.
For more information, visit arizonaartslive.com
For more than 77 years, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music (AFCM) has presented world-class classical chamber music to Tucson audiences. Leading musicians from around the globe perform at the Tucson Convention Center’s Leo Rich Theater.
Each season features carefully curated programs that reveal the beauty of chamber music, from timeless string quartets and piano ensembles to inventive performances with winds, brass, voice and percussion. Alongside classical masterpieces, AFCM champions
living composers through new works and commissions to keep the tradition vibrant and evolving.
In March, the Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival brings artists and audiences together for an extraordinary week of concerts and special events. It has become a centerpiece of Tucson’s cultural calendar and a destination for chamber music lovers.
For more information, visit arizonachambermusic.org
Arizona Opera’s 2025/26 Season features three unforgettable productions in Phoenix and Tucson, each leaping from the page to the stage with beautiful music, riveting characters and drama and everything you’d expect from the incredible world of opera. The season also features a recital in March from operatic sensation, Jamie Barton, “Opera’s NoseStudded Rock Star” — The New York Times.
This fall, the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro, makes a thrilling appearance in a new opera by Héctor Armienta, marking the production’s Arizona premiere. Follow the return of Diego de la Vega to his native pueblo in Los Angeles,
encountering old flames and tyannical rulers as he fights to right the plight of the oppressed Performed in both Spanish and English alongside Puccini-esque melodies with a Latin flai, Zorro is guaranteed to be a “swashbuckling’ly good time” — Opera San José.
This winter, Puccini’s masterpiece, Madama Butterfl , returns to the stage with a story of hope, ultimate sacrifice and some of the mos gorgeous melodies in opera. Follow the young geisha Cio-Cio-San as she dreams of a life of love with Pinkerton, an American naval office. Betrayal and heartbreak cast their shadow, leading to an unforgettable climax. For
generations, Madama Butterfly has captivated audiences and will once again in Arizona this winter.
In the spring, step into the magic of Rossini’s Cinderella (La Cenerentola), a delightful semistaged production brimming with humor, charm and enchanting melodies. Angelina — mistreated by her stepfather Don Magnifico and his schemin daughters — dares to dream of a brighter future. With help from Prince Ramiro’s clever valet and
a sparkling twist involving a pair of bracelets, Angelina must navigate royal intrigue to capture the prince’s heart. This vibrant retelling of the beloved fairytale promises laughter, romance and soaring arias to adore.
Tickets — including for Jamie Barton’s recital — are available online, where guests can also subscribe and save on regular ticket prices.
For more information, visit azopera.org.
Complete with action-packed sequences, toetapping music and moments that will have you rolling on the floor with laughter — TC's 58th season promises to dazzle from every angle.
The season opens with Deceived, a chilling thriller that will have audiences hanging on every word. The momentum continues with the cinematic, high-stakes play Heist. ATC kicks the new year off on a high note with the musical revue Ain’t Misbehavin’ followed by the hilarious two-woman show The Roommate. Then the season closes with the Off-Broadway smash hit Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Adapted from Patrick Hamilton’s Gaslight, Deceived is a tense psychological thriller that follows a young woman who struggles to decipher fact from fiction within the walls o her own home. As she takes steps to uncover the truth, paranoia and distrust heighten her suspicions that someone may be manipulating her view on reality. This new take on an old classic is a rollercoaster of suspense that will leave even the most apt observers in shock. (Sept. 28 – Oct. 18, 2025)
Next up, ATC audiences are thrust into the adrenaline-pumping world of Heist. Inspired by caper classics like Ocean’s Eleven, The Italian Job and The Sting, audiences can expect a delicious display of daring escapes, disguises and double crosses. When the best thieves in the business get together to pull off the ultimate job, their plan seems to be foolproof — that is, until it’s not. Follow these swindling savants in a fast-paced, high-octane adventure where nothing is as it seems and the payoff is pure fun. (Nov. 30 – Dec. 20, 2025)
Audiences looking to get into a new rhythm for 2026 will love Ain’t Misbehavin’, an upbeat musical revue honoring the greatest hits of Fats Waller. This show personifies the golden age o jazz with an extraordinary cast of performers who don’t miss a beat. With songs that swing and grooves that get down, this three-time Tony Award-winning piece is a can’t-miss theatrical experience. (Jan. 25 – Feb. 14, 2026)
The season continues with The Roommate, a fresh new Broadway comedy about two women navigating life as empty nesters. What begins as a search for companionship quickly turns into a surprising, hilarious shake-up of both their lives. With sharp wit and big heart, The Roommate explores reinvention, second chances and the messy joy of starting over. It’s a funny look at what happens when we step outside our comfort zones and who we might become when we do. (March 15 – April 4, 2026)
Finally, ATC closes the season with a hilarious twist on one of literature’s most iconic characters in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. This lightning-
fast farce delivers a laugh-out-loud take on the classic vampire tale, complete with rapid-fir quick changes, pop culture nods and outrageous theatricality. A madcap romp that’s equal parts clever and campy, this is Dracula like never before. It’s a fang-tastic finale for audiences o all blood types. (April 26 – May 16, 2026) As Arizona’s State Theatre, ATC brings the best theatre talent in the country to create shows in Arizona just for Arizonans. Each production offers a unique experience from classic thrillers to new comedies — as ATC continues its legacy of delivering top-notch theatre that entertains, inspires and delights audiences of all kinds. Don't miss this exceptional lineup and be part of this memorable season.
Season tickets, flx passes or single-show tickets available now.
For more information, visit atc.org.
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Boasting a legacy spanning 40 years, Arts Express Theatre (AET) strives to enrich the lives of audiences and the community through the power of Musical Theatre. Serving as the premiere company regionally dedicated to fullscale Broadway-style productions, the theatre produces eight main-stage shows annually and is a destination for audiences of all ages.
From heart-hitting showstoppers to intellectual masterpieces, Arts Express Theatre tells unique stories that touch important and relevant topics. The 2025-26 season includes cultural touchstones like Evita and Funny Girl, cult classics like The Rocky Horror Show, rockin’ romps with All Shook Up, smash-hits like Newsies — as well as a holiday treat for the family, Miracle on 34th Street
Arts Express Theatre has spent over four years transforming a former retail space at Park Place into a state-of-the-art theatre complex. Featuring cabaret seating, a spacious lobby, convenient parking and advanced technical equipment, AET’s showroom is attractive, flxible and accessible — designed to create a fully immersive experience. Intentional steps have been taken to ensure that the acoustics provide a pleasurable audience experience.
AET is also thrilled to announce a new performance space adjoining the theatre — allowing patrons to experience intimate cabaret and after-hours performances.
Audiences are wowed and amazed by the talent on and off the stage: awed by the breadth, creativity and variety of programming at AET. The company also paves the way for emerging talent to grow. AET’s continuum of education programs provides high-quality, engaging experiences for theatre students. From educational offerings to mainstage powerhouses, AET is dedicated to connecting and inspiring every generation of theatre lover in southern Arizona and beyond.
Arts Express Theatre values the symbiotic relationship with its patrons, striving to deliver the best in production value, education and customer service.
For more information, visit arts-express.org or call 520-319-0400.
Ballet Tucson launches its 2025/2026 Season with an inspired lineup that spans the theatrical, the classical and the cutting-edge. Artistic Director Margaret Mullin and Associate Artistic Director Chieko Imada curate a journey that honors legacy, elevates innovation and celebrates the Tucson community through powerful collaborations and premieres.
The season opens with Steps Forward, a onenight-only choreographic showcase where Ballet Tucson company dancers debut original works and the audience gets to vote for their favorite to be reprised on the mainstage. Magic in the Moonlight follows with a Halloweenweekend program that stirs mystery and majesty. This includes the return of Imada’s evocative Phantom of the Opera, inspired by the 1925 silent film, and Mullin’s lyrial Clair de Lune, alongside the virtuosic Black Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake and Paul Gibson’s exhilarating Sense of Doubt.
The Nutcracker in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra once again enchants audiences this December, reaffirming its place as Tucson’s signature holiday tradition.
In spring, Desert Voices come alive in
partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society. Imada’s Himiko merges ballet and Japanese tradition, featuring live music performed by Erika Burkhart and Duo Chinoiserie; Kiyon Ross’s Un-A’frayed Edges energizes the stage with sculptural speed; and Mullin’s Desert Dweller — a world premiere — offers a sensory ode to the Sonoran landscape, featuring guitarist Misael Barraza-Diaz and imagery by Carlos Chavez in collaboration with Tohono Chul Gardens.
The season finale, Ballet in Bloom, dazzles with George Balanchine’s sparkling La Source, Matthew Neenan’s spirited Bacchus and the bold drama of Ron Cunningham’s Bolero.
Ballet Tucson continues to invigorate southern Arizona through dance. Audiences should prepare to be moved!
Season subscriptions, single and group tickets are available now.
For more information, visit ballettucson.org or call 520-903-1445.
Broadway in Tucson celebrates its 20th anniversary with its biggest season ever, featuring seven smash hit shows and two returning favorites! The season kicks off in September with the special event, Les Misérables, followed by the Tucson premieres of & Juliet and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The season keeps giving with Moulin Rouge in December and The Wiz in January!
Following the return of The Book of Mormon, the season ends with three Tucson premieres, Back To The Future: The Musical, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast and Hell’s Kitchen!
“When Nederlander came to Tucson 20 years ago, we made it a goal to bring the best new shows direct from Broadway. We are so very grateful for how the community has enthusiastically embraced and supported two decades of musicals, plays and special events. And there is much more to come!” said Chief
Operating Officer of Nederlande, Nick Scandalios. General Manager, Mario Di Vetta, added “Since Nederlander launched their Broadway series here in Tucson, almost 1.7 million guests, over 1,000 performances have graced Tucson’s local stages. I’m thrilled that this new season features more Tucson premieres than ever before and the future looks even brighter with more blockbusters on the horizon.”
Tickets and season packages are on sale now. Season ticket holders save from regular ticket prices, get priority seating and can exchange their tickets in the event of a scheduling conflict
For more information, visit broadwayintucson.com
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he Civic Orchestra of Tucson (COT) invites audiences to celebrate its 50th season of free symphony concerts given throughout Greater Tucson and Southern Arizona. In addition, COT sponsors outreach programs such as the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, the Young Artists’ Competition, the Miller Young Artists’ Scholarship and two ticketed concerts sponsored by Green Valley Recreation (GVR).
The Golden Anniversary season begins with music of Mozart, Mendelssohn, Offenbach and Johann Strauss. In December, Winter Jubilee, held at El Conquistador Resort and GVR West Center will feature Concerto for Bluegrass
Quartet and Orchestra, holiday selections and the opportunity to meet the soloists. In March, COT offers an abridged inclusive/child-friendly concert, The Russians are Coming, with music of Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakoff, Khachaturian, Stravinsky and including ballet dancers from the University of Arizona. The April/May concerts feature familiar pops works and Grieg’s Piano Concerto No. 1 performed by a Young Artists’ Competition winner.
For more information, visit cotmusic.org or call 520-730-3371.
TheFox Tucson Theatre was excited to launch its 25/26 season with the kick-off event of One Night of Queen on July 26.
Other highlights this year include 10,000 Maniacs, the comedic sensation Randy Rainbow and the queen of stage and screen Lea Salonga with originating credits in Miss Saigon, The King and I and Les Misérables who was also the only artist to voice two Disney princesses, Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and Mulan in Mulan (1998). To celebrate the Picture Palace Series, the Fox is bringing John Cleese with a screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, William Shatner with a screening of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and its third annual silent film collaboation with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Some of the best in the business tribute performances celebrating the Beatles, Bee Gees, Meat Loaf, and Elton John are sure to bring back a host of memories and an absolute great time. Those who are not already email subscribers are
encouraged to sign up online to receive exciting announcements coming soon.
Fox events are specifially curated to highlight what she does best, focusing on a number of specific show series including family friendl offerings, jazz, R&B, country, rock, singersongwriters, comedy and of course, to pay homage to the Fox's roots as an original Picture Palace, a number of cinematic offerings throughout the year.
As a local non-profit, the ox's mission is to preserve this one-of-a-kind space for all of Southern Arizona. That is made possible through event activation and via philanthropic support. There are a number of different donor recognition levels starting at only $125 all
the way to $10,000+. Donations offer specifi benefits such as donor-xclusive access to tickets and artists as well as getting the VIP treatment when attending a Fox-presented show. From artist meet-and-greets and exclusive VIP upgrades, to complimentary parking, concierge ticket services and pre-show events, being a donor is always a win-win.
The Fox opened in 1930, celebrating its 95th anniversary this year. She was the biggest and grandest construction project Tucson had ever known when it opened on April 11 of that year.
As local culture grew to favor life in the suburbs around town in the ‘50s and ‘60s, downtown saw a decline. Despite a number of attempts to reinvent itself, the Fox unfortunately closed in the 1970s and for the next few decades fell into extreme disrepair.
A group of volunteers sought to save it in the late 1990s after it was slated to become a parking lot, and the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation was established with a goal of bringing the Fox back to life. Tucson rang in the new year of 2006 to the newly restored version of the theatre we see today. For anyone who wants to get a closer look, the education and outreach team hosts a free public tour on the first uesday of every month.
With concerts, comedy acts, and local community events, the Fox is thriving as Tucson's Crown Jewel.
For more information, visit foxtucson.com or call 520-547-3040
PimaArts launches its 2025–2026 season with bold voices, immersive experiences and a rich spectrum of creativity across theater, music, dance, fashion — and visual and digital arts.
Pima Theater invites audiences into a season of transformative storytelling. The journey begins with Night of the Living Dead, a chilling stage adaptation of the iconic cult-classic film. dapted and directed by Chris Will, this suspense-fille production takes audiences through a night of terror, where survival hangs in the balance. Next up is Alice and the Curious Class – A Lesson in Wonder, a whimsical original tale written by Pima students that reframes the classic Lewis Carroll characters through the lens of adolescence and self-discovery. Spring delivers the sharp wit and satire of Urinetown, directed by Maryann Green, a dystopian musical where revolution brews in the most unlikely places. The season closes with Fairview, Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play that shatters theatrical conventions and asks audiences to confront the power of perspective and privilege.
In the galleries, exhibitions highlight
contemporary narratives and cultural legacy. The Bernal Gallery features The Corridor of Rubén Ortiz-Torres and 3B Collective, paintings by Miguel Casco and Ramón Sanmiquel and Artes Gráfias de Oaxaca, a striking survey of master printmakers. Student and faculty talent shines in shows across campuses, alongside featured works by Adam Gilliland, Gary Goldberg, Marietta Bernstorff, Vanessa Saavedra and others.
Pima Music offers a dynamic year of ensemble concerts and faculty recitals, with performances by jazz, mariachi, orchestra, chorale, concert band and more. Pima Dance presents fall and spring concerts, showcasing original choreography across different genres.
Digital Arts celebrates student innovation through its annual awards show in animation and film Pima Fashion takes the spotlight with a fullscale runway show featuring student-designed collections, alumni brands and a unique upcycling collaboration with Goodwill Industries.
For more information, visit pimaarts.com.
Twenty-one years ago, The Rogue Theatre began in a parking lot.
In 2004, Joe McGrath and Cynthia Meier began rehearsing scenes together for the joy of saying great words aloud. One night as they walked to their cars, Joe said, “You know, if we’re going to keep doing this, we should get some other people involved.”
For the next two decades, Joe and Cindy gathered the best talent in town to create one of Tucson’s finest small professional theaters They wanted to spend the rest of their lives with the world’s greatest authors. They wanted to produce theater that was beautiful and profound. And they wanted to find an audience who longe to share challenging and meaningful stories about the human experience.
Join The Rogue Theatre as it continues its exciting mission! The Rogue Theatre is an intimate 170-seat small professional theatre in The Historic Y, with an adjacent parking lot. The Rogue employs Tucson actors, directors and designers in a five-play season, with post show discussions after every performance.
“The Rogue is always doing something courageous.”
—The Arizona Daily Star
The Rogue is a recipient of the American Theatre Wing National Theatre Award and has been recognized by the Shubert Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.
The Rogue’s 21st Season:
• Moliere’s sharp-witted comedy exposing religious hypocrisy, Tartuffe
• Caryl Churchill’s sexy and satirical exploration of the nature of identity, Cloud 9
• A whimsical origin story of Peter Pan by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher
• Jez Butterworth’s haunting meditation on love and memory, The River
• And Shakespeare’s magical journey of reconciliation, The Tempest
For more information, visit theroguetheatre.org or call 520-551-2053.
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November 21 - 23, 2025
Give Me Your Tired
SHAW To the Hands
LAURIDSEN Lux Aeterna
Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition Winner
January 16 -18, 2026
Music of the Pioneers
Celebrating America’s 250th Chronicling the American Journey through Song
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...” –Preamble to the Declaration of Independence
December 17, 2025 THE 22ND SEASON 2025-2026
COPLAND OldAmericanSongs
Stephen Foster songs, hymns, African-American Spirituals
February 27- March 1, 2026
Lessons & Carols by Candlelight An American Christmas December 11-14, 2025 Holiday Special I Dream a World
RUNESTAD Dreams of the Fallen BOYER DreamingaWorld
TUCSON’S TWO-TIME GRAMMY-NOMINATED ENSEMBLE
April 17-19, 2026
West Side Story & The Great American Songbook
CLOSE-UP VOCAL RECITALS
True
Concord launches The American Dream, a two-year celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. This milestone provides a unique opportunity to look at the origins of our country, the goals and ideals of our founders and our shared dreams for the future.
The season opens with Voices of Immigrants replicating the patchwork quilt that is the United States of America, with folk songs from the Irish, English, Scandinavian, Jewish, Mexican and Cuban traditions. November features Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna: works of extraordinary beauty, created from suffering but resolving into an affirming message of love
Music of the Pioneers presents the soundtrack of the journey taken by the early Western settlers: folk songs, spirituals, Shaker tunes and Copland’s Old American Songs, featuring baritone Will Liverman. February brings Jake Runestad’s Dreams of the Fallen, the central work on True Concord’s GRAMMY®-nominated CD plus Peter Boyer’s uplifting Dreaming a World with texts from Langston Hughes, Walt Whitman and Native American prayers. The season culminates with music from Bernstein’s
West Side Story and The Great American Songbook, the most influential Amerian popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century.
The Close-Up recital series begins with acclaimed Metropolitan Opera baritone Will Liverman. True Concord’s Christina Kay and Kim Leeds as Filigree Ensemble perform an inventive program of European composers mixed with music from colonial America. And mezzo soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano, heard on the stages of the world’s opera houses, premieres a song cycle by American composer Gregory Spears
With the much-loved Lessons & Carols by Candlelight plus the Holiday Special atop the Skyline Country Club, this season explores The American Dream through the rich diversity of American music.
For more information, visit trueconcord.org or call 520-401-2651
The Tucson Desert Song Festival (TDSF) is an annual gathering of exceptional voices, world-class music-making and beautiful winter and spring weather in southern Arizona. Each year, the Festival brings the finest singers fro the world’s leading stages to the Old Pueblo to collaborate with Tucson’s outstanding performing arts organizations.
Festival artists encompass every vocal genre, from opera to Broadway to jazz. Renée Fleming, Lawrence Brownlee, Susan Graham, Nicole Cabell, Matthew Polenzani and Nadine Sierra, along with more than a hundred others, have graced the stages of Tucson with the Festival’s partner organizations. Newly commissioned works by distinguished composers such as John Corigliano, Jake Heggie, Ricky Ian Gordon and Jennifer Higdon are features of the Festival.
From Jan. 16 to April 25, 2026, TDSF celebrates the human voice on stage and in song during the Festival’s 14th season.
In 2026, TDSF partners present a wide range
of world-renowned artists and diverse musical styles, including Metropolitan Opera stars mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton and baritone Will Liverman, as well as GRAMMY Award-winning soprano Karen Slack. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart’s Requiem and Debussy’s La mer featuring globe-trotting mezzo-soprano Angela Brower, and Arizona Early Music presents bass-baritone Davóne Tines, winner of the 2020 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, in a program spanning four centuries, including newly-commissioned pieces. Additionally, the University of Arizona School of Dance welcomes Broadway favorites D. Jerome and Ben Vereen, and the Tucson Jazz Festival brings GRAMMY and Tony Awardwinning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater.
The TDSF Composer project continues with the premiere of a new work by lauded American composer Gregory Spears, written for Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano.
For more information, visit tucsonsongfest.org.
JANUARY 16 - APRIL 25, 2026
For the 250th anniversary of the United States, we celebrate the rich range of American voices in the beautiful winter paradise of Tucson, Arizona.
Highlights of the 2026 festival include the world premiere of a Festival-commissioned song cycle by the exciting composer Gregory Spears. His latest opera, The Righteous, was premiered in 2024 at Santa Fe Opera with Jennifer Johnson Cano who will debut this new song cycle in recital on April 7, 2026.
This season invites audiences to experience Cosmic Musical Moments: transformative experiences performed by the TSO, under the direction of Maestro José Luis Gomez, and guest artists from around the world.
Headlining the season is international piano superstar Lang Lang (March 29, 2026). Since he burst onto the stage in 1999, he has delighted audiences with his dazzling performances. Tickets for this very special afternoon are available Nov. 1.
Alongside fan favorites like Pink Martini (Jan. 17 & 18, 2026), Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert (May 16 & 17, 2026) and Handel’s Messiah (Dec. 20 & 21, 2025), the season invites attendees to
experience the orchestra through the lenses of different themes.
Embark on a transformative journey, from Beethoven's peaceful Pastoral Symphony (Beethoven’s Pastoral, Nov. 8 & 9, 2025), Shostakovich's themes of resilience (Underscore: Shostakovich’s Fifth, Dec. 6, 2025 and Beethoven’s Emperor, Dec. 5 & 7, 2025) to the devastating climax of Mahler's prophetic Sixth Symphony with its three fateful hammer blows (Mahler’s Tragic, Feb. 20 & 22, 2026). This collection confronts mortality and celebrates human complexity, with Barber's lyrical Violin Concerto with Tessa Lark and Bizet's passionate Carmen Suites (Bizet and Barber, March 20 & 22, 2026).
Experience a season of hope and triumph celebrating human creativity across cultures, from Vaughan Williams' soaring The Lark Ascending (Strauss & Britten, Nov. 14 & 16, 2025) to Copland's jubilant Third Symphony marking the end of World War II (Copland’s Fanfare for America, April 10 & 12, 2026). This collection weaves together Mozart's sublime Requiem (Mozart’s Requiem, Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, 2026), Bernstein's West Side Story and Joan
Tower's empowering Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman (Celebrating America at 250, Feb. 14 & 15, 2026), speaking to our capacity for resilience and renewal.
Celebrate Tucson's vibrant cultural identity, from Día de los Muertos traditions with Tlen Huicani and local Mariachi Aztlán (Día de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life, Nov. 1, 2025) to Old Pueblo holidays featuring UA Dance and hometown favorites Calexico (Holidays in Tucson with UA Dance and Calexico, Dec. 13 & 14, 2025). The season showcases community talents like TSO principal flute Alxander Lipay in Ibert's Concerto (Debussy and Piazzola, March 7 & 8, 2025), creating a distinctive musical portrait of our border city's deep cultural connections.
Welcome back beloved TSO familiar favorites that audiences eagerly anticipate, including Van Cliburn winner Olga Kern with Rachmaninoff's virtuosic Third Piano Concerto (Kern Plays Rachmaninoff, Sept. 26 & 28, 2025) and former concertmaster Steven Moeckel as Artist in Residence performing Mozart's Fifth Violin Concerto (Mozart and Schubert, Oct. 11 & 12, 2025). Francisco Fullana also returns with SaintSaëns' Third Violin Concerto alongside crowdpleasers like Brahms' boisterous Academic Festival Overture (Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky, Oct. 24 & 26, 2025), creating a season of familiar faces and favorite works.
For those who want to sample the full season, the free Symphony Showcase (Sept. 21, 2025) offers a preview of what’s to come, with commentary by Maestro Gomez and excerpts from upcoming concerts.
Audiences also won’t want to miss the popular Up Close Chamber Music Series and the free Just for Kids concerts, both at the Tucson Symphony Center.
Concerts take place at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (Classic and Special Event concerts) and Catalina Foothills High School (Masterworks concerts).
For more information, visit tucsonsymphony.org
The University of Arizona Dance Ensemble is renowned for top-notch performances by rising dance stars. This season, curated by School Director Duane Cyrus, promises to dazzle with concerts featuring works by celebrated choreographers Bob Fosse, Darrell Grand Moultrie and Peter Chu. Under the themes “Create, Engage, Succeed,” Cyrus and the faculty demonstrate their commitment to innovative programming that engages and entertains audiences while launching sustainable careers for an amazing cohort of performers that audiences won’t want to miss!
The Ensemble’s mainstage concerts will light up Eller Dance Theatre in November with Fall for Dance and in April with Dance Springs Eternal. These shows pair exceptional faculty creations with renowned choreographers’ pieces. Student Spotlight concerts, held each semester, also showcase the creative voices flourishing on our ampus known for research excellence.
Community engagement continues through events like Dance Visions — a free symposium
exploring new topics every semester — and the Student Success Scholarship Series, which unites students, local artists and celebrity guests to celebrate student excellence. This year’s series is part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival, aligning with the season’s themes through collaborative projects by Cyrus and students, dance performances with live music and acclaimed Broadway guest stars.
The Dance Ensemble also takes its artistry off-campus with the Traveling Dance Ensemble, presenting excerpts from Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite in collaboration with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra in December.
Secure your tickets today or subscribe to the season. Tickets are selling fast.
For more information, visit dance.arizona.edu or call 520-621-4698
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From September 2025, the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) invites audiences to a season featuring a range of musicals and plays focusing on modern life, friendship, romance and show tunes. The season showcases the school’s rising stars in acting, design and technical production.
TFTV’s Associate Director Christie Kerr serves as Artistic Director for the 2025/26 Performance Season, guiding the artistic vision and programming for the season.
“We look forward to welcoming audiences to the Tornabene Theatre and our beautifully renovated Marroney Theatre for a season that truly has something for everyone,” says Kerr.
“We kick off our season with an exploration of a friendship between a trio of very different women in Vanities, the Musical. We continue with an astute observation of contemporary society in Caryl Churchill’s play Love and Information. Next, we follow love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine and finish our season with Jerry’s Girls, a celebration of thrilling material written by the Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman for female performers. Additionally, our BA Theatre students will present their original works in the popular New Directions Festival
as well as a movement-driven, thoughtprovoking piece, The Climate Project.”
TFTV’s Performance Season serves as the public laboratory and showcase for the School’s professional training programs. The performers are students from the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Acting and Musical Theatre, the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies and Bachelor of Arts in the School’s newest program, Live and Screened Performance.
The New Directions Festival and The Climate Project are ensemble-driven workshop productions showcasing the BA students as original content creators, storytellers and performance makers. Both productions are free to attend.
Follow the School on Instagram @uatheatrefilmt and Facebook @UASchoolTFTV.
For more information, visit theatre.arizona.edu
OFFER A PREVIEW OF THEIR EXHIBITS + EVENTS
2025 - 2026 SEASON
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures offers a unique immersive experience for visitors of all ages. From cinematic creatures to cultural landmarks, the Museum's 2025–26 season showcases how miniatures tell powerful stories that span centuries and inspire the imagination.
Opening this fall, Models of the Silver Screen stop-motion models and concept art from the visionary special effects creator behind classics such as Clash of the Titans Argonauts. In partnership with The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation, this exhibit explores how miniature models shaped legendary fil moments — and includes an opening reception and film screening with special guests
This season also invites guests to reflect on loal identity with Jorge Ruiz's Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature tribute to Tucson's historic and iconic signage. In the spring, the museum presents 3,300 Square Miles
our collaboration with the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area. Both exhibits celebrate southern Arizona's rich cultural heritage through
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To schedule an appointment call (520) 335-6849
Tucson
Botanical Gardens is a world of beauty and wonder. A green oasis in the heart of Midtown, there are more than 20 curated garden spaces to enjoy.
From Oct. 11, visitors may explore the color and plant palette of painter Frida Kahlo in a new outdoor exhibit, Frida’s Garden; marvel at plants from deserts across the world grown in the Cactus & Succulent Garden; soak in the culture and traditions of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods at the Nuestro Jardin, the Barrio Garden.
The Great Garden Express is a three-tier model railroad set in an Arizona, Sky Islands landscape. For some Butterfly Magi , the Cox Butterfly and Orchid avilion opens seasonally from October - May.
Shop at the Garden Gift Shop, enjoy seasonal art displays outdoors and in galleries, and stop for a seasonal, garden-inspired breakfast or lunch at the café.
For more information, visit
Ya Hecho: Readymade in the Borderlands Jul. 3, 2025 – Nov. 30, 2025
Ya Hecho: Readymade in the Borderlands presents new and recent work by contemporary artists living and working from both sides of the United States-Mexico border, highlighting these artists’ innovative engagement with the region’s distinctive material culture — an area often overlooked in U.S. historical and institutional narratives.
Ya Hecho: Readymade in the Borderlands is made possible by: Lead Sponsor Terra Foundation for American Art, Presenting Sponsor TMA Latin American Art Patrons and Supporting Sponsor Bank of America
On the Edge: Los Angeles Art from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection Dec. 13, 2025 – May 10, 2026
The Quinn Family Collection explores a period of artmaking that is pivotal to understanding current art practices, the West Coast mentality and represents the strides artists made in establishing Los Angeles as a competitive
counter-market to scenes in New York and Europe. The exhibition highlights the signifiance of the Ferus Gallery’s “Cool School,” the use and exploration of new materials, minimalism, the rise of conceptual art, Chicano art, early environmental practices and portraiture.
Arizona Biennial 2026
May 22, 2026 – Sept. 27, 2026
The highly regarded Arizona Biennial, firs organized in 1948 as the annual statewide exhibition of the Tucson Independent Artists group, is a juried show that showcases work from some of the most innovative and imaginative artists in the state.
The 2025/2026 Exhibition Season at TMA is presented by Louise Glasser and by Kit and Dan Kimball.
For more information, visit tucsonmuseumofart.org or call
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Now on view through Dec. 20
The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exhibition featuring more than 100 iconic images, recent acquisitions and archival objects from its world-renowned collection.
Free admission for all | ccp.arizona.edu
Thru 1/11/26
Signs of Community:
Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature
The Mini Time Machine
Museum of Miniatures
5 - 28
Tartuffe
The Rogue Theatre
9 - 14
Les Misérables
Broadway in Tucson
Centennial Hall
12
Steps Forward
Ballet Tucson
Temple of Music and Art
12 thru 10/5
The Rocky Horror Show
Arts Express Theatre
13
TMA Comedy Showcase
Tucson Museum of Art
14
Second SundAZe at TMA
Tucson Museum of Art
16 - 18
Jazz ‘n AZ Performances
U of A School of Dance
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
18 Thru Ongoing
Tropical Flora of Costa Rica: Watercolors by Manabu Saito
Tucson Botanical Gardens
19 thru 2/28/26
Garden Chronicle:
50 Years at TBG
Tucson Botanical Gardens
19 thru 8/1/26
Downtown Exhibit:
Many Truths
Pima Arts
Downtown Campus
20
Celebrating Meat Loaf
Bat Out of Helloween
Fox Tucson Theatre
20
Mohamed Abozekry
Arizona Arts Live
The Century Room
20
MomentosA Summer Series
Tucson Museum of Art
22 thru 10/31/25
Gary Goldberg Photography and Felted Textiles
Pima Arts
Pima Visual Arts Gallery
25 - 28
The Climate Project
U of A School of Theatre, Film & Television
Tornabene Theatre
26 & 28
Kern Plays Rachmaninoff
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
26 thru 1/4/26
Portraits of Frida & Nature by David Conklin
Tucson Botanical Gardens
26 thru 1/4/26
The Chemistry of Flowers: Artworks by Kate Breakey
Tucson Botanical Gardens
28
Capturing Kennedy
Arizona Arts Live & Film Fest Tucson Marroney Theatre
28 thru 10/12/25
28 thru 10/18/25
Deceived
Arizona Theatre Company
Temple of Music and Art
30 thru 5/3/26
Ray Harryhausen:
Miniature Models of the Silver Screen
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
1 thru 5/31/26
Butterfly Magi
Tucson Botanical Gardens 2
First Thursday
Tucson Museum of Art 3
Opening Reception,
Vanities: The Musical U of A School of Theatre, Film & Television Marroney Theatre 3
Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
In
3 thru 2/1/26
Gardens: Photographs by Yojiro Imasaka
Tucson Botanical Gardens 4
Zorro
Arizona Opera
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Tucson
Lila Downs: Dia de Muertos Arizona Arts Live
Hall
Five For Fighting with String Quartet
Fox Tucson Theatre
21 thru 1/4/26
Frida’s Sanctuary: Artworks by Boys & Girls Club Tucson
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Quartet
Arizona Friends of
&
Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall 24 thru 11/16/25
Evita
Arts Express Theatre
Dance In-Process
U of A School of Dance
Ina Gittings Room 124/130
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Catalina Foothills
School
Blippi: Join the Band Tour
Fox Tucson Theatre
The Legend of the Happy Worker
Arizona Arts Live & Film Fest Tucson
Marroney Theatre
27 thru 12/12/25
The Skin We Live In - Paintings, Prints, Photography and Drawings
Pima Arts
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery
29 thru 11/2/25 & Juliet
Broadway in Tucson Centennial Hall
Minis & Sip: Mini Feast
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
31 thru 11/2/25
Magic in the Moonlight Ballet Tucson
Temple of Music and Art
31 thru 11/23/25
Cloud 9
The Rogue Theatre
Dr.
by Candlelight
Pima Arts
Proscenium Theatre
13
Fall Guitar Ensemble
Pima Arts
Recital Hall
13
Fall Orchestra
Pima Arts
Proscenium Theatre
13
On the Edge: Los Angeles Art from the Joan and Jack Quinn
Family Collection
Tucson Museum of Art
13 & 14
Holidays in Tucson with Calexico and UA Dance
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
13 & 14
Winter Jubilee
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Various Locations
14
Fall Chorale & College Singers
Pima Arts
Recital Hall
14
Second SundAZe at TMA
Tucson Museum of Art
17
Holiday Special
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Skyline Country Club
19 - 21
The Nutcracker
Ballet Tucson and Tucson
Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
20
Mariachi Sol De México presents José Hernández’ Merry-Achi Christmas
Fox Tucson Theatre
20 & 21
Messiah
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Catalina Foothills
High School
4
Chaplin's A Dog's Life & The Kid
Tucson Symphony Orchestra & Fox Tucson Theatre
6 - 11
The Wiz
Broadway in Tucson Centennial Hall 11
Second SundAZe at TMA
Tucson Museum of Art
16 - 18
Music of the Pioneers
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Various Locations
16 thru Permanent
Collection Spotlight
Art of the American West
Tucson Museum of Art
17 & 18
Pink Martini
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Michael Yeung, Percussion
Arizona Friends of
Leo Rich Theater 20
Close-Up Vocal Recital: Will Liverman, Baritone
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
UA Holsclaw Hall
23 & 25
Debussy's La Mer
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
23 thru 2/15/26
Funny Girl
Arts Express Theatre 25
Young Artists' Competition
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Catalina Foothills
High School
Film Fest Tucson Arizona Arts Live Marroney Theatre
25 thru 2/14/26
Ain't Misbehavin' Arizona Theatre Company Temple of Music and Art
Dance Visions Topic: Mentorship and Community
U of A School of Dance
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Miró Quartet with Karen Slack, Soprano
Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
Leo Rich Theater
20 & 22
Mahler's Sixth
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
20 - 22
Student Success
Scholarship Series: Celebrating Mentorship through Creativity
U of A School of Dance
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
20 thru 3/15/26
The River
31 thru 2/1/26
Mozart's Requiem
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Catalina Foothills
High School
2 thru 3/13/26
Artes Gráfias de Oaxaca: Rodolfo Morales, Francisco Toledo & Other Graphic Artists
Pima Arts Louis
Second
Celebrating America at 250
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
14 thru 6/14/26
Vera Paints a Spring Garden: Vera Neumann
Tucson Botanical Gardens
16 thru 4/3/26
Andrés Caballero, Marcus Xavier Cormicle, Beihua Guo, Ulises Ramos & Vanessa Saavedra
Pima Arts
Pima Visual Arts Gallery
Juilliard String Quartet
The Rogue Theatre 21
Family Day:
50th Anniversary Celebration
Tucson Botanical Gardens 22
Film Fest Tucson
Arizona Arts Live
Marroney Theatre
22 thru 3/8/26
Almost, Maine
U of A School of Theatre, Film & Television
Tornabene Theatre
25 - 28
The Sex Lives of Puppets
Arizona Arts Live
La Rosa
26
Dance In-Process
U of A School of Dance Ina Gittings Room 124/130
26 thru 3/8/26
Pima Theater: Urinetown
Pima Arts
Proscenium Theatre
27 thru 3/1/26
Desert Voices
Ballet Tucson
Temple of Music and Art
27 thru 3/1/26
I Dream a World
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Various Locations
27 thru 3/1/26
Spring Artisans Market
Tucson Museum of Art
27 thru 3/1/26
The Book of Mormon Broadway in Tucson
Centennial Hall
28 thru 3/1/26
Up Close: Strings and Winds
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Tucson Symphony Center
3
Close-Up Vocal Recital: Filigree Ensemble
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
St. Philip's in the Hills Church Music Center
5
First Thursday
Tucson Museum of Art
5
Jamie Barton in Recital
Arizona Opera
UA Holsclaw Hall
6 - 29
All Shook Up Arts Express Theatre
6 thru 5/31/26
Superdelic Psychonatural: Artworks by Lex Gjurasic Tucson Botanical Gardens
7 & 8
Latin Classics
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Catalina Foothills
High School
7 & 8
The Russians are Coming Civic Orchestra of Tucson Various Locations
8
Second SundAZe at TMA Tucson Museum of Art
8 - 15
Tucson Winter Chamber
Music Festival
Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
Leo Rich Theater
U OF A SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION
10
Women of Americana
Arizona Arts Live
La Rosa
15 thru 4/4
The Roommate
Arizona Theatre Company
Temple of Music and Art
19
Camille A. Brown
Arizona Arts Live
Centennial Hall
20 & 22
Music from Carmen
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
21
Sofia alvik in Concert
Tucson Museum of Art
24 - 29
URLAND:
Formerly Known As Arizona Arts Live
25
Brentano Quartet
Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
Leo Rich Theater
26 - 29
New Directions
Play Festival
U of A School of Theatre, Film & Television
Tornabene Theatre
27 thru 6/28/26
Walking with Kings: Photographs by Vicky Stromee & Catherine Harold
Tucson Botanical Gardens
28 & 29
Stage Reading of Crime and Punishment
The Rogue Theatre
29
Lang Lang
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
17 - 19
Ballet in Bloom
Ballet Tucson
Pima Community College
West Campus Proscenium Theatre
17 - 19
West Side Story & The Great American Songbook
14 - 18
Cirque
Back
Jennifer Johnson Cano, Mezzo Soprano
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
UA Holsclaw Hall 9 -
Dance
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
Various Locations
17 thru 5/10/26
Newsies
Arts Express Theatre
18
Earth Day Celebration
Tucson Botanical Gardens
18 & 19
Up Close:
Chorus and Brass
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Tucson Symphony Center
19 thru 5/3/26
Jerry's Girls
U of A School of Theatre, Film & Television
Marroney Theatre
20 thru 9/4/26
Marietta Bernstorff: Patchwork
Pima Arts
Pima Visual Arts Gallery
21
Ukulele Orchestra of
Great Britain
Arizona Arts Live
Centennial Hall
23 thru 5/3/26
Fairview
Pima Arts
Black Box Theatre
24 thru 5/17/26
The Tempest
The Rogue Theatre
25
Cinderella (La Cenerentola)
Arizona Opera
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
25 & 26
Memories of Concerts Past
Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Various Locations
26
Film Fest Tucson
Arizona Arts Live
Centennial Hall
26 thru 5/16/26
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Arizona Theatre Company
Temple of Music and Art
27
Spring Percussion
Pima Arts
Proscenium Theatre
30
Tommy Emmanuel, Certified Guitar Plyer
Fox Tucson Theatre
MAY
1 & 2
Spring Dance Concert
Pima Arts
Proscenium Theatre
Hell's
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