Tucson Live Music Mother’s Day Weekend: May 8–14, 2026

Mother’s Day weekend is bringing a packed lineup of live music across Tucson and Southern Arizona. From brunch jazz and winery performances to indie rock, blues jams, country nights, park concerts, and late-night jazz sessions, there’s something happening nearly every day this week. Whether you’re planning a relaxing Sunday outing, a downtown concert night, or a full weekend of local music, Tucson’s stages are busy all across the city.

Friday: Jazz, Americana, and Desert Grooves

Friday night kicks off Mother’s Day weekend with a huge mix of jazz, Americana, indie rock, world rhythms, classic rock, and local dance favorites. From Jazz Under the Stars at Tohono Chul to outdoor concerts, downtown shows, and live music at local wineries, there are plenty of ways to start the weekend.

• Silver Springs
• Kevin of KT Klassics at The Views of Sun City Oro Valley
• Jazz Under the Stars — Live Jazz at Tohono Chul’s Garden Bistro
• Chalako The Band Debut @ Patagonia Lumber Co.
• Corey Spector at The Ranch Bar & Grill
• Rob Scheps | Coltrane at 100
• Second Fridays at Jackrabbit Lounge with Lil’ Mama
• Gift Horse @ St. Philips Plaza
• Zonalingo & Baba Marimba
• Barnaby and the Butcher at Steam Pump Ranch
• Faded Genes @ Big Bad Wolf
• New Misphoria EP Release & Homecoming
• Late Night with Simeon Roth

Saturday: Wine Country, Rock, and Mother’s Day Weekend Fun

Saturday’s lineup blends live music, Mother’s Day weekend celebrations, local park concerts, jazz, rock, blues, country, and community events all across Tucson and Southern Arizona. Whether you’re heading downtown, exploring wine country, or catching a patio concert with friends, there’s no shortage of live music this weekend.

• Hank Topless
• Ruta Verbena at Patagonia Lumber Co.
• Jazz Under the Stars — Live Jazz at Tohono Chul’s Garden Bistro
• Heavy Metal Thunder Saturday
• Live Music at Iron Horse
• Speedway Brothers Band at Coffee X Change Bistro
• Rob Scheps | Coltrane at 100
• Udall Park Concert in the Park #1
• J5 Band
• The Coolers at Monterey Court
• On the Rocks: Amped and On Tap
• Live Music at Westward Look — David Argentati
• Tesoro Latin Kitchen and Cantina
• Late Night with Matt Mitchell
• Mother’s Day Weekend at Charron Vineyards
• Rune Wines Presents Us Too

Sunday: Mother’s Day Brunches, Jazz, and Afternoon Grooves

Sunday’s music calendar is filled with brunch performances, jazz sessions, mellow afternoon sets, Irish jams, Americana, and community-centered live music perfect for Mother’s Day. Whether you’re planning a relaxing brunch, an afternoon patio stop, or an evening downtown, Tucson has live music happening throughout the day.

• Mother’s Day Happy Hour with Mama’s Kitchen Sink
• Sunday Brunch w/ Bill Martin & Guests
• Bryan Dean Trio at Ventana Canyon
• Eugene Boronow Trio @ The Eddy Hotel
• Sunday Irish Jam Session
• Sunday Church with Kevin Pakulis
• Corey Spector at Corbett’s on 6th
• Gregory Morton
• The McCallion Band
• Kelly’s Lot
• Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

Monday–Thursday: Jazz Nights, Country Jams, and Midweek Music

The midweek calendar stays busy with jazz orchestra performances, bluegrass nights, country dance parties, mariachi, open jams, Americana, soul, and touring country acts. If you’re looking for live music after the weekend crowds wind down, Tucson still has plenty happening throughout the week.

Monday

• Bryan Dean Trio at Catalina Brewing
• TJI End of Year Celebration! | Century Jazz Orchestra

Tuesday

• Dropped by Birds
• Bluegrass Jamboree with Permafrost Road and North of Lonesome
• Clear Country Every Tuesday Night
• Mark Insley & the Broken Angels

Wednesday

• Chris Peña — Music in the Courtyard
• Latin Night at the Big Bad Wolf
• Joe Pena & Greyhound Soul
• Revival Collective at St. Philip’s Plaza

Thursday

• Mariachi Hour
• Jeanne & John Ronstadt
• Open Mic/Jam hosted by Jeff Rocx
• Randy Rogers Band with William Beckmann
• Bryan Dean Trio
• Stefan Mahendra | Soul, Jazz, & RnB
• Austin B. Sweeney’s Going Away Show at Rooster’s Country
• Grown Folks