Upcoming Tucson area events
(recommended by Whats Up Tucson)

Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Date: Wed May 1 through Sun May 5
Location: Tucson Convention Center
What’s up: Hear the most iconic sounds in mariachi music with hundreds of students and performers performing mariachi music with folklorico dancers
Event schedule:
Wed May 1 at 6pm: El Mariachi Canta at the MSA Annex
Thurs May 2 at 6pm: Student Showcase at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Fri May 3 at 7pm: Espectacular Concert at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Sat May 4 from 10am-10pm: Fiesta De Garibaldi at Jacome’ Plaza downtown
Sun May 5 at 12pm: Mariachi Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral
More info: https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/


FC Tucson soccer
Date: Sun May 5 at 7pm
Location: Kino Sports Complex north stadium
What’s up: Pro soccer action vs Guanajuato Seleccion XI, kids zone, food and drink specials, free parking
More info: https://www.fctucson.com/


University of Arizona spring commencement
Date: Fri May 10 at 7:30pm
Location: Arizona Stadium
What’s up: Spring 2024 graduation ceremony at University of Arizona
More info: https://commencement.arizona.edu/graduates


Cox Movies In The Park
Date: Fri May 10 through Fri June 21
Location: DeMeester Performing Arts Center at Reid Park
What’s up: Free movies shown starting around 7pm, food trucks, games, and prizes
Movie Schedule:
Fri May 10 - Wonka
Fri May 24 - Migration
Fri June 7 - Wish
Fri June 21 - Trolls Band Together
More info: https://coxmoviesinthepark.com/


Tucson Sugar Skulls - Arena Football
Date: Sat May 11 at 6:05pm vs Arizona Rattlers at the TCC
Sat May 18 at 6:05pm vs Vegas Knight Hawks at the TCC
Sat June 1 at 6:05pm vs Duke City Gladiators at the TCC
Sat June 15 at 6:05pm vs Frisco Fighters at the TCC
Sat June 22 at 6:05pm vs San Diego Strike Force at the TCC
Sat July 13 at 6:05pm vs San Antonio Gunslingers at the TCC
What’s up: Arena football
More info: https://tucsonsugarskulls.com


Music Under The Stars with the Tucson Pops Orchestra
Date: Sun May 12, 19, 26 at 7pm
Location: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park
What’s up: The Tucson Pops Orchestra performs, open to the Tucson community. Free admission but donations are encouraged. Bring your own blankets and/or lawn chairs
May 12 - with guest artist Gabriel Ayala
May 19 - Music For The Planet Concert
May 26 - Memorial Day concert with the Tucson Pops Orchestra featuring members of the Honor Guard performing Taps
More info: https://www.tucsonpops.org/


Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone In Concert
Date: Fri May 17 at 7:30pm and Sat May 18 at 2pm
Location: Centennial Hall
What’s up: Watch the film “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” while a live orchestra performs the film score
More info: https://www.tucsonsymphony.org/event/harry-potter-sorcerers-stone-in-concert-2024/2024-05-17/


Brew At The Zoo
Date: Sat May 18 from 6-9pm
Location: Reid Park Zoo
What’s up: Enjoy a selection of craft beer, hard ciders, lagers, and ales from Arizona’s finest brewing companies while you enjoy the zoo. Plus, live music and pub style food will be available.
More info: https://reidparkzoo.org/event/brew-at-the-zoo-2024/


Wyatt Earp Days
Date: Sat May 25 and Sun May 26
Location: Downtown Tombstone
What’s up: An event in honor of one of Tombstone’s most famous lawmen, Wyatt Earp in the town “Too Tough To Die”. Old west styles, mock gunfights, plenty of activities for everyone all weekend
More info: https://tombstoneweb.com/event/wyatt-earp-days/