Upcoming Tucson area events
(recommended by Whats Up Tucson)

Tucson International Jewish Film Festival
Date: Thurs Jan 8 through Sat Jan 18 with showings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Location: Tucson Jewish Community Center, River Rd and Alvernon
What’s up: 19 film events are being showcased that celebrate Jewish history and culture
More info: https://tucsonjcc.org/culture-community/#Film


Zoppe Family Circus
Date: Fri Jan 10 through Sun Jan 26
Location: Mercado San Agustin
What’s up: One ring circus that honor the history of the Zoppe old world Italian circus tradition
More info: https://zoppe.net/


Paranormal Cirque
Date: Fri Jan 17 through Mon Jan 27
Location: Tucson Mall
What’s up: A crazy fusion between circus, theatre, and cabaret that bring you back to when we dream, and we we had nightmares and fantasies that will scare, encompass, amuse, and surprise
More info: https://paranormalcirque.com


Fort Lowell Soccer Shootout
Date: Fri Jan 17 through Mon Jan 20
Location: Kino Sports Complex
What’s up: Youth soccer tournament with over 400 teams competing
More info: https://fortlowellshootout.org/


Cactus Classic Invitational Youth Volleyball
Date: Sat Jan 18 through Mon Jan 20
Location: Tucson Convention Center
What’s up: Approximately 150 youth volleyball teams compete
More info: https://www.cactusclassicvolleyball.com/


Dillinger Day
Date: Sat Jan 18 from 9am-1pm
Location: Hotel Congress on Congress St and Toole
What’s up: Reenactments of the historic capture of John Dillinger, free vintage car show, historic lectures and walking tours of downtown, fully restored Tucson Fire Dept trucks that actually fought the 1934 fire. Free admission.
Plus, Dillinger Speakeasy with live entertainment and whiskey tasting
More info: https://tucsonfoodie.com/event/dillinger-day/


Tucson Jazz Festival
Date: Fri Jan 17 through Sat Jan 25
Location: Fox Theatre, Century Room at Hotel Congress, Arizona Theatre Company, Rialto Theatre
What’s up: Eight day jazz festival with artist performances including Sheila E. and the E-Train, Paquito D’Rivera, Charles Lloyd Ocean Trio, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, and many more. Plus, the downtown Jazz Fiesta on Monday Jan 20 from 11am-5pm at Corbett’s on 6th Avenue with free admission
More info: https://tucsonjazzfestival.org


Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase
Date: Sat Jan 18 through Sun Feb 16
Location: Various locations around Tucson
What’s up: A showcase of gems, rocks, crystals, and fossils from vendors that come to Tucson from around the world
More info: https://tucsongemshow101.com/schedule-2025


Butterfly Magic
Date: Tues Nov 5 through May 31, 2025
Location: Tucson Botanical Gardens
What’s up: Over 30 species of butterflies on display at any given time and over 100 over the course of their season. Interesting butterflies every time you visit
More info: https://tucsonbotanical.org/exhibit/butterfly-magic