The Tucson Folk Festival is a free and accessible Festival celebrating americana and Folk Music traditions and all their wonderful variations, including bluegrass, blues, country, jazz, Celtic, zydeco, and various Latin and Mexican styles of music! This annual family-friendly Festival occurs in some of Tucson's most historic sections.

Our 40th Annual Festival takes place April 4th through 6th, 2025! Friday features our official Festival kick-off concert with the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition and an evening headliner. Saturday and Sunday, the Festival features six stages with over 150 live performances including, National Headliners, Local and Regional Acts, Songwriting Competition winners, Family Show Entertainment, and Young Artist Showcases! Over 250 volunteers support the success of this free, family-friendly Festival.

Schedule of Events:

Plaza Stage at Jacome Plaza

6:00 pm: 2024 Songwriting Contest Winner: Admiral Radio
6:30 pm: 2024 Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Contest Finalist Show

Finalists: Annie Anna, Arielle Silver, Francis Larson, Gabrielle Pietrangelo, Jon Frailey, Lara Ruggles, Ryan David Orr, and The Brothers Reed

8:30 pm: 2023 Songwriting Contest Winner: Fox and Bones