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Tucson stages to light up with banda, a Beatle and reggae's Buddz

Tucson stages to light up with banda, a Beatle and reggae's Buddz

  • Cathalena E. Burch

This week's concert lineup in Tucson goes from the fun frolic of banda music to former Beatle Ringo Starr and a little reggae buzz from Bermuda's Collie Buddz.

Tucson summer chamber series opens with friends

Tucson summer chamber series opens with friends

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Clarinetist Dario Brignoli invited a few musical friends to share the stage for the first concert of the 2026 Arizona Friends of Chamber Music summer series.

Tucson Pops' Memorial Day concert honors fallen

Tucson Pops' Memorial Day concert honors fallen

  • Arizona Daily Star

The Pops Orchestra closes its 71st season with its annual Memorial Day concert on Sunday. 

Need a plan to fill summer's dog days? We've got ideas

Need a plan to fill summer's dog days? We've got ideas

  • Arizona Daily Star

We found concerts, special events, our favorite local attractions and a whole bunch of random yet interesting places to visit and things to do this summer. 

Concert brings '80s, ’90s Tucson music legends back to center stage

Concert brings '80s, ’90s Tucson music legends back to center stage

  • Spencer Kyte Arizona Sonoran News

The sounds of banging rock ‘n’ roll and familiar voices will fill the walls of La Rosa on Friday, May 22, as four legendary Tucson acts take the stage at The First Annual Last Reunion Ever.

Light sabers and strings: Tucson Symphony to bring 'Star Wars' to life

Light sabers and strings: Tucson Symphony to bring 'Star Wars' to life

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Tucson Symphony Orchestra will perform John Williams' iconic score live while "Star Wars: A New Hope" shows on the screen at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall. 

Show goes on: Indigo Girls working around singer's health issues

Show goes on: Indigo Girls working around singer's health issues

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Indie folk duo is figuring a way to keep the music going. Meanwhile, Tucson also is getting a legendary pop artist's newest chapter and a rapper on the rise.  

Winds, Pops carry on free Tucson parks concert tradition

Winds, Pops carry on free Tucson parks concert tradition

    Arizona Symphonic Winds and Tucson Pops Orchestra open their spring free concert series Mother's Day weekend.  

    'Boots In the Park' returns to Tucson in October with 'Party In the Park'

    'Boots In the Park' returns to Tucson in October with 'Party In the Park'

      The folks behind the country "Boots In the Park" festival are bringing their rap and hip-hop concept "Party In the Park" to Tucson in October. 

      Tucson classical music heats up for summertime

      Tucson classical music heats up for summertime

        Local musicians are featured in two summer series — presented by St. Andrew's Bach Society and Arizona Friends of Chamber Music — that run through August.

        Tucson Girls Chorus celebrates 40th year with choir of 300-plus

        Tucson Girls Chorus celebrates 40th year with choir of 300-plus

          More than 300 singers will be on the Centennial Hall stage Sunday celebrating the Tucson Girls Chorus's 40th anniversary. 

          Tucson to mark jazz day with Hotel Congress dance party

          Tucson to mark jazz day with Hotel Congress dance party

            International Jazz Day at Hotel Congress Plaza will feel like a dance party with Naomi & Her Handsome Devils. Come early and she'll teach you to Lindy Hop. 

            Mariachi to take over Tucson next weekend

            Mariachi to take over Tucson next weekend

              The 44th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference is all about the education, but there's plenty of opportunities to get immersed in the music that has long defined Tucson.

              Tucson classical music stages feature season finales and a farewell

              Tucson classical music stages feature season finales and a farewell

                Civic Orchestra of Tucson and Arizona Repertory Singers are calling it a season this weekend while longtime UA conductor Thomas Cockrell is calling it a career.

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