Tucson Live Music This Week: September 11–17, 2026

Another week of Tucson live music is here, with everything from funk and blues to country, Western swing, songwriter showcases, and plenty of opportunities to hit the dance floor. Here’s a look at what’s happening around Tucson and Southern Arizona this week.

Friday: Funk, Blues, and Friday Night Grooves

Friday gets the weekend moving with a mix of funk, blues, singer-songwriters, and plenty of live music around town. Tucson Local Bands profile artist Paul Opocensky Project heads north to Hoppy Vine, while Monterey Court welcomes Bob Corritore & Jimi Primetime Smith Blues Band.

• Little House of Funk at El Rio Golf Course
• ⭐ Paul Opocensky Project at Hoppy Vine
• SoulChild
• Bob Corritore & Jimi Primetime Smith Blues Band at Monterey Court

Saturday: Festivals, Funk, Blues, and Big Horns

Saturday is packed from morning into the night. The Great Crush Festival returns to Arizona Hops & Vines with wine, grape stomping, food, and live music, including Little House of Funk. Back in Tucson, Bryan Dean Trio heads to The Hut, Paul Opocensky Project makes the trip up Mount Lemmon, and The Coolers bring their horn-driven sound back to Monterey Court.

• The Great Crush Festival at Arizona Hops & Vines
• Little House of Funk at Arizona Hops & Vines
• ⭐ Bryan Dean Trio at The Hut
• ⭐ Paul Opocensky Project at Sawmill Run Restaurant
• The Coolers at Monterey Court
• The Hanshaws at Westward Look
• Raza Ordinaria at Chicago Bar

Sunday: Brunch, Jams, and Sunday Favorites

Sunday offers plenty of ways to ease into the day with live music. Start with brunch at Monterey Court, catch Bryan Dean Trio at Ventana Canyon, join the monthly Irish jam, or spend the afternoon with Kevin Pakulis at The Hut before Gregory Morton closes out the day at Lil Abners Steakhouse.

• Sunday Brunch with Bill Martin & Guests at Monterey Court
• ⭐ Bryan Dean Trio at Ventana Canyon
• Sunday Irish Jam at Monterey Court
• Sunday Church with Kevin Pakulis at The Hut
• ⭐ Gregory Morton at Lil Abners Steakhouse

Monday–Thursday: Country, Songwriters, and Midweek Music

The music keeps going after the weekend, with blues on Monday, country and Western swing on Tuesday, Tucson performers on Wednesday, and a busy Thursday featuring everything from a Hispanic Heritage celebration to open mic jams and original songwriting.

Monday

• ⭐ Bryan Dean Trio at Catalina Brewing Company

Tuesday

• Clear Country at The Big Bad Wolf
• The Tucsonics at Monterey Court

Wednesday

• Queen Bees Duo at Café Entrada
• Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers at Monterey Court

Thursday

• Concerts in the Courtyard featuring Chalako the Band — Hispanic Heritage Night
• ⭐ Open Mic/Jam hosted by Jeff Rocx
• Songwriters Central at Monterey Court
• Loveland at Tap & Bottle Downtown

There’s plenty more happening throughout the week, so check the full Tucson Local Bands calendar for times, details, and any last-minute updates.

Get out there, support local music, and don’t forget to fill those tip jars!