Best Things to Do in Tucson This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Free Events

Last Saturdays at Catalyst Creative Collective

A free community open house at Catalyst Creative Collective with hands-on art activities, community performances, and refreshments for all ages.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Catalyst Creative Collective, Tucson

Tucson Poetry Festival – Open Mic

The 43rd annual Tucson Poetry Festival closes with a free open mic at Talega Coffee Co., welcoming all voices to the stage.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 11:00 AM · Talega Coffee Co., Downtown Tucson

Donation Yoga at Himmel Park

Community yoga at Himmel Park near the playground — all levels welcome, bring your mat, and 30% of donations go to a local nonprofit.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 6:00 PM · Himmel Park, Tucson

Improv Jam at Tucson Improv Movement

Get on stage and try improv for free — Tucson Improv Movement welcomes anyone who wants to participate in their open improv jam.

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:30 PM · Tucson Improv Movement, 414 East 9th Street

Craftivist Sewing & Mending Circle at Homeward Books

Crafting Resilience hosts a free first-Wednesday mending circle at Homeward Books — bring your own project and learn basic sewing skills.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · Homeward Books, Tucson

Music & Nightlife

Znora 500th Show at The Rialto

Tucson indie act Znora celebrates their milestone 500th show and a new release at the Rialto Theatre — a once-in-a-career night.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Rialto Theatre, Tucson

The Let It Rip Tour at Groundworks

A sold-out all-ages tour stop at Groundworks featuring Adjust the Sails, Thoughts on Bowling, Halftime Show, Moose Creek Park, and CYCDT — Tucson DIY at its finest.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Groundworks, Tucson

The Mismiths with The Reztones at The Rock

The Mismiths bring their Bloody Sad Tour to The Rock for a 21+ show with support from The Reztones.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 6:30 PM · The Rock, Tucson

Date Night

Hotel Congress – A Night of Live Music and Jazz

Make a night of it at Hotel Congress with beers at Tiger's Taproom, jazz in The Century Room, dancing at The Club, and live music on The Plaza.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Hotel Congress, Downtown Tucson

Free Dance Lessons + Flipside Live at The Maverick

Free country dance lessons at 7pm with The Country Bandits lead into a live set from Flipside at Tucson's iconic country bar.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:00 PM · The Maverick King of Clubs, Tucson

Tucson Tango Festival

The final day of the Tucson Tango Festival offers tango instruction, workshops for all levels, and live music from a tango orchestra at the Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel

Arts & Culture

4th Ave Confessions + Roll for Initiative at Tucson Improv Movement

Anonymous audience confessions inspire on-the-spot improv scenes in this hilarious double-feature comedy night at Tucson Improv Movement.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:30 PM · Tucson Improv Movement, 414 East 9th Street

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Opening Night

Arizona Theatre Company opens its playful production of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors — the perfect theatrical send-off for the spring season.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Arizona Theatre Company, Downtown Tucson

Desert Rose Social Club Book Club – Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

Desert Rose Social Club gathers for their monthly book club reading Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage — RSVP via the Bookclubs app.

Monday, April 27, 2026 5:30 PM · Tucson (see Bookclubs app for location)

Family-Friendly

Independent Bookstore Day

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Tucson's local booksellers, with pop-ups, prizes, and dozens of family-friendly activities around town.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Various bookstores, Tucson

Food & Drink

Agave Heritage Festival – Seville Margarita Collab at BATA

BATA and Bar BATA pour a special Seville Margarita — Don Fulano Blanco Tequila, lacto-fermented Seville orange triple sec, lime, and chiltepin — in collaboration with the Agave Heritage Festival and Don Fulano Tequila.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · BATA Tucson / Bar BATA

Outdoors & Active

Blackett's Ridge Hike with Tucson Hiking Meetup Group

Join the Tucson Hiking Meetup Group for a guided hike up Blackett's Ridge — only 4 spots left, so act fast.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:00 AM · Blackett's Ridge, Tucson

Festivals & Special Events

Boots in the Park Tucson with Jon Pardi, Koe Wetzel & More

A major country music festival at Rillito Park featuring Jon Pardi, Koe Wetzel, Corey Kent, and more.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Rillito Park, Tucson

TYP Connects – Connect Local in Oro Valley with Local First Arizona

Tucson Young Professionals hosts an in-person networking mixer at Southwest Heritage Bank in Oro Valley in partnership with Local First Arizona.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:30 PM · Southwest Heritage Bank, Oro Valley

Sports

Lakeside 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk at Rancho Sahuarita

The first-ever Lakeside 5K and 1-Mile fun walk at Sahuarita Lake Park — a community race with Sunday morning energy.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Sahuarita Lake Park