19 Things to Do in Tucson This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Temples: The BLISS Tour at La Rosa

British psychedelic rock band Temples brings their BLISS Tour to La Rosa with support from Poppy Jean Crawford.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · La Rosa, Tucson

José González: Against The Dying Of The Light Tour

Swedish indie folk icon José González performs his intimate, guitar-driven set at the historic Fox Tucson Theatre.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Fox Tucson Theatre, Tucson

Darude at Gentle Bens Brewing Company

Finnish EDM icon Darude (of 'Sandstorm' fame) performs live at Gentle Bens Brewing Company near the University of Arizona.

Friday, September 25, 2026 9:00 PM · Gentle Bens Brewing Company, Tucson

Summoner's Circle, IATT & Gravewitch at Groundworks

An all-ages DIY metal show at Groundworks featuring touring bands Summoner's Circle (TN), IATT (PA), and Gravewitch (OR) with local support from Seldom and Sentience.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · Groundworks, Tucson

Arts & Culture

TMA NightShift: Biennial Threads

An evening event at the Tucson Museum of Art celebrating the Arizona Biennial 2026 with extended hours and special programming.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:00 PM · Tucson Museum of Art

Noche Mexicana at Presidio San Agustín

Continue Tucson's Mexican Independence Day celebration with an evening fiesta at the Presidio featuring cultural performances and festivities.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Presidio San Agustín del Tucson

3V3 Improv Tournament at Tucson Improv Movement

Teams compete in a 3v3 improv comedy tournament where the audience determines the winner, followed by The Game Show Show.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:30 PM · Tucson Improv Movement, 414 East 9th Street, Tucson

Arizona Underground Film Festival – Closing Night: HAG

The Arizona Underground Film Festival closes with the screening of HAG, a wacky genre film, at Pidgin Palace Arts on Sunday evening.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 7:00 PM · Pidgin Palace Arts, Tucson

Food & Drink

The Treasury 1929: The Art of Pairing – Five Wines, Five Flavors

A curated wine and food pairing event at The Treasury 1929 matching five wines with five distinct flavor profiles for an intimate tasting experience.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM · The Treasury 1929, Tucson

Sabores del Pueblo – Pueblos del Maíz Festival Opening

Five local chefs serve creative Tucson-inspired dishes alongside craft beer, wine, and bacanora tastings to open the fifth annual Pueblos del Maíz Festival at Tucson GastroPark.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:00 PM · Tucson GastroPark, Tucson

Soul Food Sunday at Brick Box Brewery

Cookin' Wit Cort pops up at Brick Box Brewery twice a month serving soul food including fried catfish and sweet potatoes.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Brick Box Brewery, Tucson

Free Events

Meet the Soldado at Presidio San Agustín

Chat with a historical soldado interpreter and hear stories about life in Mexican-era Tucson at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson.

Friday, September 18, 2026 9:00 AM · Presidio San Agustín del Tucson

Festivals & Special Events

Poppin' Off Summer Night Market

A pop-up night market at Poppin' Off Pop Culture Gifts & More featuring vendors, food, and late-night shopping fun.

Friday, September 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Poppin' Off Pop Culture Gifts & More, Tucson

Desert Haze Market at La Rosa

Tucson's all-vintage clothes market Desert Haze returns to La Rosa for a morning of curated vintage fashion finds.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:00 AM · La Rosa, Tucson

Sports

Arizona Wildcats vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Football

The Arizona Wildcats host the Northern Illinois Huskies in a home football game at Arizona Stadium.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:30 PM · Arizona Stadium, Tucson

Date Night

Tucson Speed Dating for Singles Age 25–42

A structured speed dating event for singles aged 25–42 hosted at Tandem American Eatery, organized by Pre-Dating Arizona.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Tandem American Eatery, Tucson

Tucson Symphony Orchestra Opening Night 2026–27

Maestro Gómez and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra open their 2026–27 season with one of the most beloved and technically demanding works in the orchestral canon.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:30 PM · Downtown Tucson

Outdoors & Active

Full Moon Hike at Sweetwater

An evening full moon hike at Sweetwater Preserve organized for Tucson 20–30 somethings, combining desert trails with a stunning lunar backdrop.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 5:45 PM · Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson

Bowling for Rhinos

A charitable bowling event benefiting rhino conservation held at Lucky Strike Bowl on East Speedway Boulevard.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Lucky Strike Bowl, East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson