Tucson Nightlife

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.

Club Congress

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311 East Congress St

The center of Tucson nightlife since 1985...
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Rialto Theatre

318 East Congress Street

Tucson's premier live music venue...
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Sky Bar

536 N. 4th Avenue

Nightly astronomy shows and craft beers...
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Nimbus Brewing Company

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3850 East 44th Street
At E. Euclid Ave. and Toole St

Warehouse turned brewery...
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Plush

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340 East Sixth Street
(Sixth Street and Fourth Avenue)

Laidback bar and live music venue...
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The Shelter

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4155 East Grant Road
(Grant between Columbus and Alvernon)

Famous for martinis...
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Level

4280 North Campbell Avenue
Suite 37

Next Level of Revelry...
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Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant

198 W. Cushing St

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Cactus Moon Cafe

5470 E. Broadway Blvd
At Craycroft Rd

Country meets hip-hop...
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El Parador Restaurant

2744 E. Broadway

Popular spot for salsa dancing...
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Zachary's

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expert pick

1028 East Sixth Street
(Sixth Street and Fremont)

Windy City on your street...
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Bob Dobb's

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2501 East Sixth Street
(Sixth Street and Tucson Boulevard)

Fun and cozy...
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Bison Witches

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expert pick

326 North Fourth Avenue

Popular spot for happy hour...
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The Shanty

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401 East Ninth Street
(Corner of Ninth Street and Fifth Avenue)

Voted Tucsons best bar patio...
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KingFisher

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2564 East Grant Road

Award-winning seafood...
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Che's Lounge

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expert pick

350 North Fourth Avenue
(Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street)

Classy lounge...
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Wildcat House

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1801 North Stone Avenue

Growl, growl...
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Raging Sage

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2458 North Campbell Avenue

Scones are the latest rage...
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La Fuente

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1749 North Oracle Road

Mariachi mood...
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Feast

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4122 East Speedway
Midtown

A Feast for your tastebuds...
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