The public is invited to our pre-festival fundraiser and performer showcase at Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705.
Friday Night● April 10, 2026 ●6:00pm – 9:00pm
Songwriting Competition Finals and Headliner at Plaza Stage
Friday night, the festival opens with our annual songwriting competition at the Jacome Plaza Stage along with evening performances by a Local Headliner and our previous Songwriting Competition winners.
Agave Heritage Festival: Spirit of Sonora at the Tucson Folk Festival
From 6–8 PM, celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Sonoran desert in Jacome Plaza with the Spirit of Sonora. Enjoy live music, artisan vendors, and tastings of Sonoran spirits like bacanora and sotol paired with regional foods. Free and open to all ages!
Saturday ● April 11, 2026 ●12:00pm – 9:30pm
Sunday ● April 12, 2026 ●11:30pm – 8:30pm
150+ performances on 6 stages; Roger Mikulas Young Artist Showcase at the Wildflower Stage & Headliners at the Plaza Stage
Saturday and Sunday, the festival occupies 3 city blocks and Jacome Plaza, in front of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson AZ 85701 (Get Directions).
