With a large college-age population and strong tourism industry,
Tucson boasts an active nightlife scene. On any given night, the bars and clubs on Fourth Avenue and along Congress Avenue in downtown Tucson are filled with people laughing, drinking, and enjoying live music.
Our top pick is
Club Congress for its long-standing history as the nexus of downtown nightlife. This energetic club, downstairs from the historic
Hotel Congress, often hosts major touring acts. Directly across the street from Club Congress, our number two pick, the
Rialto Theatre, is another major point of nightlife interest. The Theatre is the city's most important venue when it comes to the best rock, pop, and hip hop acts.
For a slightly more relaxed night out, check out the Sky Bar on Fourth Avenue. This astronomy-themed bar projects shows nightly on large LCD screens. Hypnotic, images of colorful, swirling galaxies somehow serve as the perfect backdrop for relaxing, late-night conversation.
If you're looking to get up and close with your dancing partner, our number 10 pick,
El Parador Restaurant, hosts live music and popular salsa dancing nights on the weekends.
311 East Congress St
The center of Tucson nightlife since 1985...
318 East Congress Street
Tucson's premier live music venue...
536 N. 4th Avenue
Nightly astronomy shows and craft beers...
3850 East 44th Street
At E. Euclid Ave. and Toole St
Warehouse turned brewery...
340 East Sixth Street
(Sixth Street and Fourth Avenue)
Laidback bar and live music venue...
4155 East Grant Road
(Grant between Columbus and Alvernon)
Famous for martinis...
4280 North Campbell Avenue
Suite 37
Next Level of Revelry...
5470 E. Broadway Blvd
At Craycroft Rd
Country meets hip-hop...
2744 E. Broadway
Popular spot for salsa dancing...
1028 East Sixth Street
(Sixth Street and Fremont)
Windy City on your street...
2501 East Sixth Street
(Sixth Street and Tucson Boulevard)
Fun and cozy...
326 North Fourth Avenue
Popular spot for happy hour...
401 East Ninth Street
(Corner of Ninth Street and Fifth Avenue)
Voted Tucsons best bar patio...
2564 East Grant Road
Award-winning seafood...
350 North Fourth Avenue
(Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street)
Classy lounge...
1801 North Stone Avenue
Growl, growl...
2458 North Campbell Avenue
Scones are the latest rage...
1749 North Oracle Road
Mariachi mood...
4122 East Speedway
Midtown
A Feast for your tastebuds...