Tucson Live Music This Week: August 7–13, 2026

Another lively Tucson weekend is coming our way, with blues, funk, reggae, rock, country, and plenty of opportunities to get onto the dance floor. Here are a few highlights from the Tucson Local Bands calendar to help you start making plans.

Friday: Blues, Funk, Reggae, and Roots

Friday offers a little bit of everything, from sunset dancing in Oro Valley to funk, reggae by the pool, roots rock, and a major blues benefit at El Casino Ballroom.

• Cochise County All Stars at The Views Restaurant at Rancho Vistoso
• Paul Opocensky Project at Roadies
• Greg Morton at JoJo’s Restaurant
• Connie Brannock’s Little House of Funk at Catalina Craft Pizza
• A1 Reggae Band at El Rancho Robles
• Southbound Pilot at Monterey Court
• KXCI’s 13th Annual House Rockin’ Blues Review at El Casino Ballroom

Saturday: Markets, Horns, Rock, and Dancing

Start Saturday morning with live music at the market, then head into an evening filled with blues, horn-driven grooves, rock, country, and dance parties around town.

• Paul Opocensky Project at St. Philip’s Plaza Market
• Tonky Honk at Bisbee Grand Hotel
• Flying Half Full at Shooters Saloon
• Greg Morton and Jim Stanley at Old Tucson’s Summer Night Market
• The Coolers at Monterey Court
• The Brassanovas at Eddie’s Cocktails
• OnesAll at The Station Pub & Grill

Sunday: Brunch, Blues, and Sunset Songs

Sunday eases into the day with brunch and afternoon performances before shifting into an evening of blues, acoustic favorites, and local music across Tucson.

• Oscar Fuentes at Monterey Court
• Bryan Dean Trio at Ventana Canyon
• Gary Rodriguez at Espressoul Cafe
• Greg Morton at Lil Abners Steakhouse
• Heather Hardy at Chicago Bar
• David Argentati at Monterey Court

Monday–Thursday: Midweek Blues, Country, and Jams

The music keeps going after the weekend, with blues on Monday, country and classic rock on Tuesday, original Americana on Wednesday, and several strong choices for Thursday night.

Monday

• Bryan Dean Trio at Catalina Brewing Company

Tuesday

• Clear Country at Big Bad Wolf
• Touch of Grey at Monterey Court
• Connie Brannock’s Mama’s Kitchen Sink Duo at Revel Bar

Wednesday

• Joe Peña & Greyhound Soul at Monterey Court

Thursday

• Dust at the R Bar
• Open Mic and Jam hosted by Jeff Rocx at Big Bad Wolf
• Mitzi Cowell and Band at The Gaslight Music Hall
• Bryan Dean Trio at Monterey Court

These are only a few of the shows happening around Southern Arizona this week. Visit the Tucson Local Bands calendar for additional performances, times, addresses, ticket information, and event details.

Get out, support local music, and remember to keep those tip jars full!