Upcoming Tucson area events
(recommended by Whats Up Tucson)

Old Tucson Night Markets
Date: Sat Aug 8, Sat Aug 22, Sat Sept 5 from 6:30-10pm each night
Location: Old Tucson, 201 Kinney Rd
What’s up: 35 local vendors showcasing food, arts, crafts, rides, free parking and admission
More info: https://oldtucson.com/summer-night-markets/


Summer Night Market at MSA Annex
Date: Fri Aug 28, Fri Sept 25 from 6-10pm each night
Location: MSA Annex, 267 S Avenida Del Convento
What’s up: More than 80 vendors, food trucks, plus the Mercado shop and merchants are open late
More info: https://mercadodistrict.com/event/summer-night-market-vendor-application/


Summer Safari Nights
Date: Saturdays through August 8 from 6-8pm each night
Location: Reid Park Zoo
What’s up: Enjoy the zoo in the cooler evening hours with keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, carousel rides, crafts and games, live music
More info: https://reidparkzoo.org/event/summer-safari-nights-2026/


Chillin At The Chul
Date: Friday and Saturdays through Aug 28 from 6-9pm
Location: Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N Paseo Del Norte
What’s up: Live music, refreshing drinks, delicious food, and family friendly activities, kids activities
More info: https://tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul/


America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
Date: Sat Aug 8 at 5pm
Location: Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
What’s up: More than 30 of the southwest’s best chef’s and culinary partners showcase the depth and beauty of Mexican cuisine
More info: https://artstateaz.org/americas-best-mexican-food-festival/


Stars of Magic 2026
Date: Sat Aug 22 - matinee at 4:30 and 2nd performance at 7pm
Location: Temple of Music and Art on Scott Ave
What’s up: A magical extravaganza featuring the brightest young stars and seasoned performers in the art of illusion
More info: https://starsofmagicshow.com/


University of Arizona - Fall Semester
Date: Mon Aug 24
Location: University of Arizona campus
What’s up: First day of classes for the fall semester
More info: https://studentaffairs.arizona.edu/important-dates


Tucson Comic-Con
Date: Fri Sept 4 through Sun Sept 6
Location: Tucson Convention Center
What’s up: Pop culture experience with celebrity guests including the original Captain Kirk - William Shatner, the original Incredible Hulk - Lou Ferrigno, Barbie Blank a.k.a. Kelly Kelly, and many more
More info: https://tucsoncomic-con.com