Tucson Meet Yourself returns October 17 through 19, 2025, filling downtown Tucson with the sights, sounds, and flavors of culture. Known as Southern Arizona’s folklife festival, it’s a three-day celebration of food, music, dance, art, and traditions that reflect the incredible diversity of the region.
More than sixty food vendors will serve up dishes representing kitchens from around the world, many of them family recipes and community favorites passed down through generations. From tamales and curries to baklava and fry bread, this is the place where Tucsonans line up for a taste of heritage.
The streets are alive with music and dance across multiple stages. Expect everything from Indigenous and African traditions to mariachi, Andean flute players, Chinese dragon dancers, and more. The artistry isn’t limited to the stage, folk artists and craftspeople will demonstrate traditional practices in weaving, carving, embroidery, and other cultural art forms, offering a chance to learn while you watch.
Interactive workshops, storytelling sessions, and cultural exhibits invite the audience to do more than just observe. Tucson Meet Yourself has always been about creating connections between cultures, giving festivalgoers the opportunity to experience the traditions of others firsthand.
Festival hours are Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. The event stretches across Jacomé Plaza and surrounding blocks in downtown Tucson, transforming the city center into a living museum of folklife.
Now in its 52nd year, Tucson Meet Yourself continues its legacy of celebrating identity, tradition, and the shared experience of community. It’s a festival that invites everyone to join in, taste something new, and meet the many cultures that make up Tucson.
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