Best Tucson, AZ Nightlife

Club Congress 1.

This upbeat dance club offers a wide range of popular theme nights, with some of the best DJs in the area spinning nostalgic tracks or the best alternative music of today. Live music...  Read more »

Rialto Theatre 2.

This venue, located in the heart of downtown, had a fascinating past as a vaudeville theater. Now the refurbished facility is a great place to catch a touring band. Many styles of...  Read more »

Barrio Brewing Company 3.

The Barrio Brewing Company, located in one of downtown Tucson's historic warehouse districts, has quickly established itself as a local landmark. This vibrant bar, grill, and...  Read more »

Plush 4.

One of the best ways to get to know a city well is to take part in its nightlife, and if you like live music that steers well away from Top 40, Plush is where to go. Performers are...  Read more »

Bison Witches Bar 5.

You're probably wondering where the name comes from. Well, if you run the phrase "buy sandwiches" together, it might sound a bit like "Bison Witches." OK, maybe that's not so...  Read more »

Solar Culture 6.

A non-profit art gallery / music venue, Solar Culture is the brainchild of artist Steven Eye and a group of compatriots. Many years experience in the art and music industries has...  Read more »

The Shelter 7.

A lot of folks will tell you that this bar used to be a fallout shelter, but the truth is it was actually built as a bar back in 1961. The round, windowless structure is packed to...  Read more »

1702 8.

Tucson's "beer and pizza mecca" is located close to the University of Arizona at 1702 E. Speedway (hence the name), dishing out wings, soup, salads and delicious pizzas. Serious beer...  Read more »

The Shanty 9.

For 30 years, the Shanty has maintained its reputation as an excellent place to meet for a drink or to mix and mingle. The spacious patio and relaxed vibe are inviting on warm...  Read more »

The Meet Rack 10.

Tucson has a lot of dive bars, but nothing quite compares to The Meet Rack, the mother of all dive bars. If you're looking to mingle with some of the city's most eccentric barflies,...  Read more »