We have just added folk rock singer Brandi Carlile to the calendar, scheduled to perform Sunday, August 19th. Carlile comes from Seattle and has had her songs featured in many commercials as well as partnered with artists like Elton John and Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. Touring since her self titled debut album in 2005, you may have seen her last year or when she opened for The Indigo Girls in 2008 (whom you can see again on 6/12 here). We are so excited to have her back.

Tickets for this event go on sale this Friday 5/18 at 10 AM right here at rialtotheatre.com.

But even before that, join us at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, July 18th for Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. Known as one of the most influential couples in rock & roll, hits by Benatar/Giraldo include "Love Is a Battlefield," "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," "Heartbreaker," "Promises in the Dark," and "We Belong." The powerhouse duo has been married and making music together for more than 33 years. Their groundbreaking path of success includes a collection of multi-platinum albums, Top 40 singles, Grammys and American Music Awards, plus rave reviews and countless sold-out concerts.

Tickets for Pat Benatar are available here this Friday 5/18.

Barrio Fest has moved. It will be held in the streets of El Presidio neighborhood at the Tucson Museum of Art entrance, 166 W Alameda.

THE BONEYARD PROJECT from viejas del mercado on Vimeo.

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O.W.L.S and Like Daaang spinning

Rafael Moreno y Descarga: Viva La Salsa!
Thursday, December 15th, celebrate the musical career of Rafael Moreno and Descarga.
Doors at 8 PM and starting at 9 PM expect to hear the vibrant stylings of Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Cha-cha-cha, Bolero, Latin Jazz instrumentals and of course original Descarga compositions. Come at 8:30 for salsa dance lessons.
$8 in advance or $10 day of show.
Purchase your tickets here or on facebook.

Close out your year with just as much fun.

Saturday, December 31st join us for an 18 and up event to ring in the new year! With 7 PM doors and an 8 PM showtime celebrating the music and culture of Mexico in your best vintage formal attire is a great way to spend the most important night of the year. Purchase VIP tickets and enjoy your night seated on the stage with an exclusive dance floor and bar.
$20 advance, $25 day of show, VIP $40 seated advance.
Purchase your tickets here or on facebook.

Bird will celebrate the release of Break It Yourself with a North American tour set to kick off in Texas in mid-March. All concert tickets will be bundled with a unique musical package including a redemption code to download Break It Yourself upon release date (March 6). Ticketbuyers will also receive a download of Fake Conversations, a live EP culled from Bird's fall 2011 tour, and a second souvenir live EP from the Spring 2012 tour.

Presented by Stateside and The Rialto Theatre
Friday April 20th
7 PM Doors, 8 PM Showtime
Tickets available Friday December 9th at 10 AM here or on our facebook

CHILDISH GAMBINO ANNOUNCES
NORTH AMERICAN SPRING TOUR
Debut Album CAMP Out Now

New York, NY - Glassnote Records is thrilled to announce that Childish Gambino will be hitting the road this Spring for an extensive North American tour, in support of his debut album CAMP. Following his sold-out "Sign Up" Tour this fall and dates on the travelling hip-hop festival Rock The Bells, Childish Gambino will hit 20 cities across the United States and Canada. Childish Gambino kicks off the "Camp" Tour in Atlanta, GA on March 16th at The Tabernacle and wraps on April 19th, at the Fox Theatre in Oakland, CA. Detroit rapper Danny Brown will open on all dates, with more shows to be confirmed in early 2012. Tickets for all announced shows will go on-sale to the public this week.


Childish Gambino released his Glassnote Records debut album CAMP on November 15th, 2011 and has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in music. Landing at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and #2 on the Billboard Hip-Hop charts, CAMP has received critical acclaim from publications such as The Source, XXL, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, NPR and more. Childish Gambino, with his unique genre of og hip-hop and lyrical genius, has gone from a viral cult following to a mega sensation. The New Yorker praises, "With a vocal attack reminiscent of Pharcyde's Bootie Brown, Glover delivers rapid-fire stream-of-consciousness one-liners, along with in-depth and intelligent assessments of the recording industry, fame, and fortune."
 
Childish Gambino has released two mixtapes," I Am Just A Rapper" and "I Am Just A Rapper 2" and in March 2011, Childish Gambino released an untitled EP that featured the hit "Freaks and Geeks". Most recently, Childish Gambino wrapped the sold out "Sign Up" Tour and performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and CONAN. Childish Gambino is tearing up the airwaves as his single "Hearbeat" is seeing major support from KIIS Los Angeles, Power 106 Los Angeles and Hot 97 in New York. Up next for Childish Gambino is a performance on The Late Show with David Letterman on December 22nd.

At Rialto April 10th - 7 PM Doors, 8 PM Showtime
$20 Advance, $22 Day of Show
Tickets on sale Friday December 9th at 10 AM
Purchase Tickets here or on our facebook

It's that time again, over 50 original local bands perform 20 minute sets of songs by another band or artist. Taking place over 3 days and 3 venues this is the most ridiculously awesome charity event ever.

This event benefits TAMHA (The Tucson Artists and Musicians Healthcare Alliance) an amazing local service that connects local artists and musicians to health care and health care resources.

$8 - 1 day pass, $12 - 2 day pass, $15 - 3 day pass.
Purchase tickets here or on our facebook.

Saturday December 17th at Rialto Theatre (All Ages, Plush and Hotel Congress 21 and Up)
Patio Doors @ noon

Mississippi Fred McDowell 12:30pm
Grand Funk Railroad 1:00
Paul Simon 1:30
Evanescence 2:00
Little RIchard 2:30
Son House 3:00
Ryan Adams 3:30
L7 4:00
Madonna 4:30
Tom Petty 5:00

Inside:
ABBA 7:00
Nirvana 7:30
Squeeze 8:00
Alice In Chains 8:30
Bukowski 9:00
Traveling Wilburys 9:30
Wilco 10:00
A Perfect Circle 10:30
ELO 11:00
The Beach Boys 11:30
Earth, Wind, and Fire 12:00a
New Orleans Funeral Procession 12:30a
Cheap Trick 1:00a
Black Eyed Peas 1:30a

Bands playing:
The Jons, Sergio Mendoza, Al Perry, Monster Pussy, Seashell Radio/Modeens, The Awkward Moments, Doctor Dinosaur, Krista Khrome's Feed, The Tryst, Logan Greene & The Players, The Wyatts, American Android, 8 Minutes To Burn, Leila Lopez

Here's a montage from last year!

Tickets are still on sale at a super-cheap Fifteen Bucks online at rialtotheatre.com, via our box office (M-F, 12-6), by phone at 520.740.1000 or at any Bookmans outlet.

We do apologize for the inconvenience. Call us if you have any questions or concerns.

THE FAB FOUR THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE
Saturday, January 14th
http://www.thefabfour.com/

With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' songs, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. This incredible stage show includes three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career.

SOCIAL DISTORTION
Wednesday, February 1st
http://www.socialdistortion.com/

Going into their fourth decade, Social D is still going strong. As a true staple of American punk rock they appeal to all age brackets and should not be missed.

YOUNG THE GIANT with WALK THE MOON
Wednesday, February 15th
http://www.youngthegiant.com/

An explosive band with an amazing show, Young the Giant has been praised by Morrisey and chosen by Incubus to open their shows. With their UK tour selling out, don't wait to buy these tickets!

HENRY ROLLINS
Thursday, March 1st
http://henryrollins.com/

Frontman of punk band Black Flag, Henry Rollins hasn't stopped there. He is an actor, DJ, author and radio host and more, and can tell you all about it!

Four local businesses come together for the first time to bring Nightmare On Congress Street to a higher level. For everyone wanting to celebrate, The Rialto Theatre and Sacred Machine offer the Santa Muerte Music and Arts Festival starting at 7 PM. Watch The Jons, Blind Divine, Ensphere & The Mission Creeps at Rialto as well as Philip Shiozaki & Raul Lizarraga at Sacred Machine. For those over 21, Congress offers Bang Bang and a haunted house. The Playground Roofdeck, or the "Treehouse of Horrors" has a rooftop dance party.
Tickets for this event are $10 advance or $15 on the day of show and get you into all 4 events. Click here to purchase