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Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra performs at SaddleBrooke's DesertView Performing Arts Center and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. sasomusic.org, 520-308-6226
. 'Sopranista Fireworks' with guest vocalist Maayan Licht, Oct. 10 in Saddle-Brooke, Oct. 11 at St. Andrew's
. 'Epic & Lyric' with guest conductor Kristian Alexander, Nov. 14 in SaddleBrooke, Nov. 15 at St. Andrew's
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
The two-time Grammy-nominated professional choir continues its focus on America at 250 with 'The American Experience: Our Nation Sings.' The ensemble performs at venues throughout Tucson. trueconcord.org, 520-401-2651
. 'American Classics & Currents,' Oct. 16-18
. 'Voices United,' Nov. 13-15
. 'Lessons & Carols by Candlelight,' Dec. 10-13
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
Jordan Rakita leads the chorus in its 87th season; boyschorus.org, 520-296-6277
. 'Light the Way' holiday concert, Dec.
19, Crowder Hall
Tucson Concert Band
The volunteer community band is in its 60th year and performs at venues throughout Tucson. tucsonconcertband.org
. 'Stories of Joy and Sorrow,' Oct. 11
. 'Honoring Our Veterans,' Nov. 8
. 'Resonet in Laudibus,' Dec. 13
Tucson Girls Chorus
The Girls Chorus has 11 choirs of varying experience levels. tucsongirlschorus.org or 520-577-6064
. 'Flourish High School Choral Festival.'
Sept. 18, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Road
. 'Breath Becoming: Sounds of Winter,' Dec. 13, Centennial Hall
Tucson Guitar Society
The society brings in world-renowned classical guitarists for recitals held at the University of Arizona School of Music's Holsclaw Hall, unless noted. tucsonguitarsociety. org, 520-342-0022
. Azerbaijani-Russian classical guitarist Rovshan Mamedkuliev, Sept. 23, St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave.
. Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre with
the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 1011, Catalina Foothills High School
. A to Z Guitar Duo (Italian guitarist Aniello Desiderio and Croatian Zoran Dukic), Oct. 25
. Tucson Guitar Society Orchestra, Dec. 4
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Music Director José Luis Gómez is now in his 10th season with the orchestra. Performances are at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall or Catalina Foothills auditorium. tucsonsymphony.org or 520-882-8585
. Mexican Independence Day Concert with Danza Folklorica Arizona and Mariachi Aztlán de Pueblo High School, Sept. 15, Music Hall
. Free Symphony Showcase, Sept. 19, Music Hall
. 'Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto' with artist-in-residence Amaryn Olmeda, Sept. 25 and 27, Music Hall
. 'Concierto de Aranjuez,' with guitarist Rafael Aguirre, Oct. 10-11, Catalina Foothills
. 'Fandangos and Malambo,' Oct. 17-18, Tucson Symphony Center
. 'Latin Sizzle' with violinist Alexis Cárdenas, Jorge Glem on cuatro venezolano and bajo player Elvis Martínez, Oct. 23 and 25 at Music Hall
. 'Día de los Muertos,' Nov. 1, Music Hall
. Brahms Fourth with guest conductor Gerald Karni and clarinetist Dario Brignoli, Nov. 7-8, Catalina Foothills
Violinist Amar yn Olmeda, seen here performing with the Cleveland Orchestra, opens the Tucson Symphony Orchestra season as its artist-in-residence.
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Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre opens the Tucson Symphony's ¡Fiesta Latina! series Oct. 10-11.
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Israeli sopranist (male soprano) Maayan Licht opens Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra's 2026-27 season.
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. Beethoven Triple Concerto with Trio Con Brio, Nov. 13 and 15, Music Hall; coproduction with Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
. Special event: 'Howdy Tucson! Music of the American West,' Nov. 21, Music Hall
. 'Scheherazade' with guest conductor Christopher Allen and violinist Charles Yang, Dec. 4 and 6, Music Hall
. 'Up Close with Amaryn Olmeda,' Dec. 12-13, Tucson Symphony Center
. Handel's 'Messiah' featuring the TSO Chorus and soloist with guest conductor Patrick Dupré Quigley, Dec. 19-20, Catalina Foothills
University of Arizona School of Music
Performances are at Holsclaw and Crowder Halls at the music school, 1017 N. Olive Road; music. arizona.edu or 520-6213341 . 'Thresholds: Solo and Chamber Music of John Muniz,' Sept. 12, Holsclaw
. 'A Celebration of the Life and Discography of Wiley Ross: Music by Recording Artists from the U of A Haskell Recording Studio,' Sept. 18, Crowder
. Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Sept. 26, Crowder
. UA Philharmonic Orchestra, Oct. 7, Crowder
. 'La Peña del SurCo: A Latin American Folk Music Gathering,' Oct. 10, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, Project MORE High School Little Theater, 440 S. Park Ave.
. UA Wind Ensemble, Oct. 16, Crowder
. UA Wind Symphony, Oct. 22, Crowder
. Old Pueblo Violin Ensemble, Oct. 23, Holsclaw
. UA High School Honor Choir, Oct. 24, Crowder
. 'Doppelgängers: Duo Entre-Nous,' Jackie Glazier and Don-Paul Kahl, Oct. 25, Holsclaw
. 'Weinberg's Diaries,' featuring guest artist Mikhail Kopelman, Oct. 30, Holsclaw
. Symphonic Choir fall concert, Nov. 1, Crowder
. UA Symphonic Choir fall concert, Nov. 1, Crowder
. University Singers, Nov. 5, Crowder
. University Community Chorus, Nov. 14, Holsclaw
. Tucson Desert Song Festival recital with mezzosoprano Jennifer Johnson Cano and her husband/ pianist Christopher Cano, Nov. 1 7, Holsclaw
. 'Orfeo ed Euridice' opera immersion, in and around Crowder, Nov. 18-21
. Treble Glee, Nov. 21, Holsclaw
. Collegium Musicum & Arizona Baroque Fall Concert, Nov. 23, St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church
. Opera Scenes, Nov. 24, Crowder
. UA Philharmonic, Dec. 2, Crowder
. UA Wind Ensemble, Dec. 4, Crowder
. UA Graduate Brass Quintet, Dec. 5, Holsclaw
. 'Holiday Card to Tucson,' Dec. 6, Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E Speedway
. Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, Dec. 8, Crowder
. Arizona Reed Quintet, Dec. 9, Holsclaw
. Mariachi Arizona, Dec. 9, Crowder
. String Project, Dec. 12, Crowder
. Desert Voices, Dec. 1920, Crowder
Other events
. 50th anniversary Messiah Sing-In Tucson, Nov. 30, Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Road.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Music Director José Luis Gómez is in his 10th year leading the ensemble.
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Arizona Symphony has several concerts this fall.
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Theater Arizona Arts Live
The University of Arizona arts presenter dabbles in everything from classical and pop music to theater and performance art. Performances are at Centennial Hall unless noted. arizonaartslive.com, 520-621-3341
. Manuel Cinema's 'The 4th Witch,' featuring live music and puppetry, Oct. 31
. Scottish illusionist Scott Silven 'The Lost Things,' co-commissioned by Arizona Arts Live, Nov. 17-21, Marroney Theatre
Arizona Theatre Company
Performances are at the Temple of Music and Art downtown; atc.org, 833-282-7328
. 'Proof,' Sept. 27-Oct. 17
. 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Nov. 28-Dec. 20
Arts Express
The arts education program is a leader in musical theater, with performances Thursdays through Sundays at its Park Place mall venue. arts-express.org, 520-319-0400
. 'Dear Evan Hansen,' Sept. 11-Oct. 4
. 'The 4Gents: Songs of the Silver Screen,' Oct. 18
. 'Man of La Mancha,' Oct. 23-Nov. 15
. 'Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical,' Dec. 4-27
Broadway In Tucson
The Broadway presenting company celebrates its 20th season of bringing Broadway touring shows to Centennial Hall on the UA campus. broadwayintucson.com, 520- 903-2929
. 'The Who's Tommy,' Oct. 20-25
. 'Elf: The Musical,' Nov. 10-15
. 'Bluey's Big Play,' Nov. 17-18
. 'Hadestown,' Dec. 4-6
. 'A Magical Cirque Christmas,' Dec. 11-1 2
Gaslight Theatre
The theater has put on original melodramas for 48 years. thegaslighttheatre.com, 520-886-9428
. 'Hocus Pocused' or 'Witch Please!' through Nov. 1
Invisible Theatre
The 54th season includes classics and new works. Performances are at the company's theater. invisibletheatre.com, 520882- 9721
. 'In the Next Room' Sept. 13-17
. 'Apple Hunters,' Oct. 4
. 'Happy Accidents,' Oct. 25
. 'Eureka Day,' Nov. 1-2 2
. 'Holiday Harmonies,' Dec. 4-6, 1013
Live Theatre Workshop
The company mounts a children's theater program in addition to its mainstage performances. livetheatreworkshop.org, 520-327-4242
. 'The Comedy of Errors,' Sept. 18-Oct. 11
. 'She's Out of Her Mind,' Oct. 23-25
. 'Black Comedy,' Oct. 30-Nov. 22
. 'Send in the Clouds,' Dec. 11-20
Pima Community College
Performances are at the Center for the Arts at the West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. pima.edu/centerforthearts, 520206-4500 . 'Neverland: The Lost Shadows,' Oct. 1-4
. 'Frankenstein's Monster,' Oct. 22Nov. 1
The Rogue Theatre
The theater's 19th season is 'All's Fair in Love & War,' with performances at its theater. theroguetheatre.org, 520-551-2053
. 'A Doll's House,' through Sept. 27
. 'All My Sons,' Oct. 30-Nov. 22
The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre
The award-winning professional company is in its ninth season. scoundrelandscamp.org, 520-448-3300
. 'The Friendly Chupacabra,' Sept. 12
. 'I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire,' Sept. 24-Oct. 11
Saguaro City Music Theatre
Now in its fourth year, the nonprofit theater company offers theater classes for kids and teens and produces professional musicals that are presented at the Berger Center for the Performing Arts; saguarocity.org, 520-809-5729
. 'Sister Act,' Oct. 10-25
. 'Disney's The Little Mermaid,' Dec. 19-Jan. 3UA School of Theatre, Film & Television Students in the UATFT Live and Screened Performance programs are part of professional- quality performances mounted at the Marroney or Tornabene theaters on campus. Get tickets through theatre.arizona. edu; 520-621-3341
. 'The Rocky Horror Show,' Oct. 11-25, Marroney
. 'Stop Kiss,' Nov. 15-Dec. 6, Tornabene
Winding Road Theatre
. Winding Road Theatre ensemble is mounting the Tony award-winning musical 'Falsettos' Sept. 10-20 at St. Francis UMC, 4625 E. River Road; windingroadtheatre.org
Family events
. Puff the Magic Dragon, Oct. 2, Fox Tucson Theatre
. Disney On Ice 'Jump In!' Oct. 8-11, Tucson Arena
. The Laurie Berkner Band, Nov. 8, Fox
. Fraggle Rock Live, Nov. 24, Fox
Film
. 'Ghostbusters' In Concert, Oct. 1, Fox Tucson Theatre
. Arizona Arts Live presents 'Ancient Beacons Long for Notice,' Oct. 28, Marroney Theatre
. 'Nosferatu' accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, Oct. 29, Fox
. 'Outlander' in Concert, Nov. 20, Fox
Dance
. 'Jazz 'n' Arizona,' presented by the University of Arizona School of Dance, Oct. 6-8, Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
. U of A's 'Fall for Dance,' Nov. 12-22, Stevie Eller
. Dancing in the Streets 'Nutcracker Ballet,' Nov. 28-29, Leo Rich Theater
. Pima Community College fall dance concert, Dec. 4
Cast members run through a dance number during a rehearsal for 'The Addams Family' musical, which Saguaro City Music Theatre put on over the summer. The company opens its new season with 'Sister Act' in October.
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Broadway In Tucson is bringing the holiday classic 'Elf: The Musical' to Centennial Hall Nov. 10-15.
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. U of A's Student Spotlight: 'Innovate,' Dec. 4-6, Stevie Eller
. World Ballet Company 'The Nutcracker,' Dec. 11-12, Fox Tucson Theatre
. Ballet Tucson's 'The Nutcracker' with Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Dec. 18-20, Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Visual arts BlueSoul Creative Studio
Alma Azul Ranch, 11330 E. Tanque Verde Road, bluesoulcreative.com
. Holiday Open Studio & Gallery: Art of the Elemental Southwest, Dec. 12
Center for Creative Photography
1030 N. Olive Road, ccp.arizona.edu
. 'Animality: 100 Years of Photographs,' through Dec. 12
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
6300 N. Swan Road, degrazia.org
. Ted DeGrazia 'Painted Ponies,' through Jan. 27, 2027
Etherton Gallery
340 S. Convent Ave., ethertongallery.com
. 'Lou Peralta: Expanded Portraiture, The Matter of the Invisible, with Elizabeth Z. Pineda: Maíz,' featuring 'Yu Yu Shiratori: In the Cases,' Sept. 22-Nov. 28.
Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, theminitimemachine. org
. 'The Need to Keep' miniature works by Amanda Kelly, Sept. 25-April 11, 2027
. Ara Bentley 'Addams Family Mini Mansion & Beetlejuice Dollhouse,' Oct. 20-November 2028
. 2025 People's Choice Miniature Winners – Tucson Miniature Society Exhibit, through Oct. 26
. 'Peruvian Retablos' by Claudio Jimenez Quispe, through Feb. 7, 2027
PCC Visual Arts Gallery
Pima West campus, Santa Rita Building, 2202 W. Anklam Road, pimaarts.com/galleries
. 'From Wichita to Oracle,' James G. Davis and Joy Fox McGrew, through Oct. 9
Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
196 N. Court Ave., tucsonpresidio.com
. Mexican Independence Day Celebration, Sept. 12
. Barrio Viejo walking tour, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20
. Walking the Presidio Wall at Dusk, Sept. 26
Ballet Tucson dancers perform the 'Waltz of the Snowflakes' during Ballet Tucson's 2024 production of 'The Nutcracker.' The troupe teams up once again with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra to perform the holiday classic in December.
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