Upcoming Events
2025 Tucson Festival of Books
The Tucson Festival of Books (TFoB) is a registered non-profit organization that made its debut in March 14-15, 2009 on the campus of The University of Arizona. The inaugural festival featured 450 authors and presenters and welcomed 50,000 regional visitors, all made possible with generous support from our sponsors and the energetic goodwill of 800 volunteers. The Tucson Festival of Books is fortunate to have the support of two of the city’s leading institutions among its co-founders, The University of Arizona and The Arizona Daily Star: community-focused organizations who help to further the mission of TFoB.
Fifteen years after its founding, the festival is now a community-wide celebration of literature and one of the largest book festivals in the United States.
Offered free-of-charge, the festival exists to improve literacy rates among children and adults. Proceeds that remain after festival expenses have been paid are contributed to local literacy programs. More than $2.2 million has been raised for local literacy organizations including Reading Seed, Literacy Connects and University of Arizona Literacy Outreach Programs.
Las Azaleas are thrilled to be back for another year as festival performers.
https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/
Sundays in the Garden - Las Azaleas
Tohono Chul & Tucson Guitar Society Present
Sundays in the Garden
Sundays through March 2nd – April 27th, 2025
1:30 – 3:00 PM | Performance Garden
Treat yourself to a leisurely afternoon outdoors, sipping wine, and listening to live music by local artists. Be sure to visit the Garden Bistro Bar for beer and wine, prickly pear lemonade, and our famous prickly pear margaritas.
Sundays in the Garden is free with admission and free for members as one of the many amazing membership benefits.
2025 Tucson Folk Festival
Tucson Folk Festival – Overview
APRIL 4th – 6th, 2025
DOWNTOWN TUCSON | JÁCOME PLAZA | FREE ADMISSION
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.
512: The Selena Experience with supporting act Las Azaleas
512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert. Simply, the best Selena tribute production out there! These musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will take you back to 1995 within seconds of their first song. 512 will bring to you the finest Selena tribute that you can possibly imagine. Performing all of Selena’s hits including Como La Flor, Amor Prohibido, Si Una Vez, Bidi Bidi Bom Bomand more…Now, get ready to sing, dance, and relive Selena!
With support from Tucson’s own mariachi-inspired Latina musical group, Las Azaleas!
Mariachi Innovacion & Las Azaleas - Oro Valley Concert Series
This special concert event will be held in Tohono Chul's Performance Garden during the historic botanical garden's 40th anniversary celebration. Attendees will be able to access Tohono Chul at a special $4 rate, which will allow them to enjoy both the concert and the rest of what the nature preserve has to offer.
Mariachi Innovacion and Las Azaleas headline this Oro Valley Concert Series event.
Mariachi Innovacion is a mariachi group from Tucson that is made up of young adults striving to continue the traditions of mariachi music within their community.
Las Azaleas is a Latina musical group that performs music inspired by mariachi, boleros, and tropical that has been composed or been popularized by pioneering women in Latin music. They are inspired by Selena, Natalia Lafourcade, Rocio Durcal, Maria Grever, and more
ADMISSION
There is no cost to attend the concerts. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs where noted below. Concerts are 75 - 180 minutes in length.
Las Azaleas presents “Como la Flor” - celebrating Selena
Join Tucson’s own all-Latina musical group in celebration of our “reina Selena”. Las Azaleas invites audiences to sing along to some of Selena’s greatest hits at Tucson’s Historic Fox Theatre.
8th Annual Bisbee Mariachi Festival
About the festival: Get ready for this year’s “fun”tastic festival featuring some of the most talented Mariachi performers and energetic dancers from around the world. It’s an opportunity for a community to get together and enjoy live, festive music, talented dancers in the Mexican tradition and vocalists who have marveled not only Arizonans, but audiences throughout the US and the world
Las Azaleas will open the festival at 11am.
For more information and tickets visit: https://www.bisbeemariachifestival.com
1st Thursday/Primer Jueves at Tucson Museum of Art
On the first Thursday of the month the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block offers extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. November’s First Thursday kicks off a Día de los Muertos community celebration happening on November 2 to November 12, that will include altar displays from Sophia Mayorga and Galeria Mitotera.
Chiles & Chocolate | Day of the Dead Festival
Treat yourself to a delectable fusion of flavors and traditions at Tohono Chul’s biannual Chiles, Chocolates, & Day of the Dead Festival!
Experience the vibrant energy of the Fall season with dozens of food vendors, local craftspeople, and entertainers who fill the gardens with delicious bites, handmade delights, and lively melodies. There will be craft activities available for children and complimentary face painting for Día de los Muertos!
Immerse yourself in the artistry of personal ofrendas (altars) crafted by local artists and students, paying homage to the enduring borderland traditions of Día de los Muertos. And don’t miss our community altar, where you can leave recuerdos (remembrances) for your lost loved ones.
Musical lineup for Friday October 27:
10am Grupo Riken
12pm Dos Sueños
1pm Las Azaleas
Sundays in the Garden
Join Las Azaleas for Tohono Chul’s annual Sundays in the Garden Fall Concert Series. The concert is free with admission and free for members as one of the many amazing membership benefits.
Treat yourself to a wonderful afternoon outdoors, sipping wine, and listening to live music. Seating is limited, so please arrive early.
Dia de los Muertos fiesta
Join Las Azaleas at 6pm on the Centennial Hall Patio for Arizona Arts Live’s first ever Dia de Los Muertos fiesta. The fiesta will feature Las Azaleas, Red Herring Puppets, a taco baby Taco Stop, festive snacks and drinks, arts and crafts, and an altar in memory of our passed loved ones.
Guests are invited to bring offends of food, drink, incense, flowers, or photos for the altar outside of Centennial Hall.
Chicano Vibez 2023
Chicano Vibez is a full day of music, entertainment, food, a car show and shopping. There will be informational booths for the community, arcade games provided by Cobra Arcade and LIVE graffiti artists at work. Sounds by the local DJs playing all throughout the complex (4 locations), filled with special performances by Tucson Local Hip-Hop & Mariachi Artists, dance performances and spoken word by our sponsors the Lapan Sunshine Foundation and Reclaim your Rights “Civil Right Restoration Clinic of U of A”. Bringing the Tucson community together while embracing Chicano Culture.
Tucson Meet Yourself 2023
Las Azaleas is thrilled to be first time festival artists at this year’s Tucson Meet Yourself, an incredible celebration of world cultures. Join Las Azaleas Sunday, Oct 15 at 11:45am.
Camino de la Luna - A Día de los Muertos concert
Las Azaleas present a Día de los Muertos event. Through music and narration, Camino de la Luna recounts the journey to the other side.
Trio Las Azaleas at The Downtown Clifton Hotel
Join Las Azaleas for dinner and drinks at The Downtown Clifton Hotel.
485 S Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701
Free screening of Disney Pixar's "Coco" - Tohono Chul
Watch a free movie with the whole family: Disney Pixar’s “Coco”!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Tohono Chul with a FREE SCREENING of Disney Pixar’s film “Coco”! Friday, October 7, 2022. Gates open at 6pm. Screening starts at 7pm. This is a free event, but since seating is limited, registration is required. There are two options: you can sit indoors at our Pavilion, or outdoors at the Performance Garden. Be sure to select your ticket preference above. You will NOT need a credit card.
“Coco” is a beloved animated film about a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his deceased musician great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living and to reverse his family’s ban on music.
PRE-FILM ACTIVITIES (6 to 7 p.m.) –
Face Painting & Balloon Animals
Performances by Las Azaleas and the Q’iru Duet
CONCESSIONS –
Popcorn | $2
Soda/Water | $2
Candy | $3
Visit https://tohonochul.org/event/free-screening-of-disney-pixars-coco/ to register.
Flor de Toloache
Join Las Azaleas at the historic Fox Theatre in Tucson, AZ and catch the incredible Flor De Toloache!
2021 All Souls Procession Finale Ceremony
We are deeply honored to announce we are the musical director’s for the 2021 All Souls Procession Finale Ceremony. Please join us for this very special event.
Moonlit Mariachi presents "Ofrendas"
Join Moonlit Mariachi for their first event in celebration of Dia de los Muertos! Performances by Tucson's newest groups Mariachi Pueblo Viejo and Las Azaleas, along with guests Ballet Folklorico Tapatio. Tucson's great weather makes the MSA Annex the perfect location. You won’t want to miss this event!
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Celebrating community and independence from Covid through vaccination.
Juntos Otra Vez - Dance & Art Showcase
Viva Performing Arts & Galeria Mitotera cordially invite you
Las Azaleas LIVE @ St. Phillip's Plaza
Las Azaleas LIVE on the outdoor stage in St. Philip's Plaza! Dine at Union, Reforma, or Proof! Please see a hostess at any one of the restaurants for seating! Seating is limited, please arrive early as they seat upon arrival!
1st Anniversary Concert | Las Azaleas
Join us in celebrating our all-Latina band's 1st anniversary! We are performing some great songs and can't wait to share our special day.
$12 admission | online event | June 13 - June 27
La Posada - Cultivo Mercado
Cultivo Mercado hosting La Posada Pop-Up outdoor event at Viva Latina Boutique December 19th from 11am to 4 pm. Phoenix and Tucson artisans for all your last minute holiday gifts! 4563 S. Park Avenue.
30 minute performance by Las Azaleas starts at 12:30pm.
Dia de los Muertos Concert 2020
Join us Sunday November 1 at 6pm for a special outdoor concert celebrating Dia de Los Muertos. $10 tickets. Very limited seating, reservations required. Send us a message to request a seat! Location will be the Historic Sosa Carrillo house in Tucson, AZ. Face masks and socially distanced seating required of all attendees.
Concert to be live-streamed on the Las Azaleas YouTube page as well.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
AT CAPACITY. Please join us for the live-stream at Los Descendientes Facebook Page
Closing out 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month with a free live outdoor concert which will be live-streamed on the Los Descendientes Facebook page. Bring your own drink and snack for a contact free evening outdoor experience. Reservations required.