TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Arts Live, the University of Arizona’s official performing arts presenter, welcomes audiences to a 2025–26 lineup filled with extraordinary voices, visionary artists, and unforgettable experiences from around the world.
This year, Arizona Arts Live invites Tucson to experience performances that span cultures and spark imagination. Ancestral voices rise in Lila Downs’ powerful Día de los Muertos tribute. Disney’s Moana sails again with live orchestration in a magical Live-To-Film Concert. Camille A. Brown & Dancersreclaim joy through rhythm and resilience. Indonesia’s Papermoon Puppet Theatre offers quiet wonder for all ages, while Cirque Kikasse transforms a food truck into a stage for fearless acrobatics under desert skies. Audiences will laugh with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, sway to the sounds of Mohamed Abozekry, and dive headfirst into the daring, genre-defying worlds of URLANDand Fourth Wall Ensemble. More to be announced, the year promises unforgettable moments of music, movement, and story.
“Tucson is a community unlike any other. It is a vibrant crossroads where global artistry and local spirit meet, creating experiences that stay with us long after the lights dim. Arizona Arts Live is honored to help welcome these artists to our city, knowing that the real magic happens because of the audiences, neighbors, and partners who make Tucson such a special place for live performance” said Chad Herzog, executive and artistic director of Arizona Arts Live.
New Collaboration with Film Fest Tucson
This year also marks a new collaboration with Tucson’s beloved Film Fest Tucson. What began as a single-weekend celebration now extends across the year as a monthly Sunday series in the newly renovated Marroney Theatre at the Arizona Arts Oasis. Together we will showcase fresh voices, timeless favorites, and special guests, turning the silver screen into a gathering place for the community all year long.