Rialto Theatre
Historic vaudeville theater dating back to 1919, now restored & hosting nationally touring bands.
About Rialto Theatre
The Rialto Theatre is a historic vaudeville theater in downtown Tucson, dating back to 1919. Today, the restored venue operates as a live music destination, presenting nationally touring bands, performers, and a broad calendar of concerts and other events. Its programming connects Tucson audiences with touring artists while also providing space for local musicians, themed gatherings, and community events.
The main Rialto Theatre calendar includes a wide range of musical styles and performance formats. Upcoming listings include national acts such as The Beths and Beach Bunny, clipping., Lettuce, Ingrid Michaelson, Hatebreed, and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, along with comedians and other performers including Marc Maron and Ari Matti. The theater also hosts specialty events, such as a banda-themed dance night featuring 3BALLMTY and Rayburger. Event listings show that performances may be presented by the Rialto Theatre alone or in partnership with organizations including Live Nation, Phenomenon Concerts, Psyko Steve, Gate 52, and Lucky Man Concerts.
The Rialto's activities extend beyond its main stage. Its calendar includes programming at 191 Toole and R Bar, two additional locations connected with the theater's events. The listings at 191 Toole feature touring performers alongside local and regional artists, including events with Tucson acts and multi-band bills. R Bar programming includes free performances, DJ nights, themed gatherings, and late-night music. Together, these venues give the Rialto a presence across several types of live entertainment, from concert tours to local showcases and social events.
The organization also maintains programs and opportunities connected to the theater's broader role in Tucson. Its website identifies the Rialto Theatre Foundation and offers memberships, sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, tax-deductible donations, and a legacy of live estate-planning program. Its education offerings include StageCrafters Youth Education. The theater lists support from sponsors such as Barrio Brewing Co., Vantage West, Visit Tucson, and others, as well as partnerships with the Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historical Preservation, the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, and the National Independent Venue Association. These connections place the theater within Tucson's arts, business, and nonprofit communities.
Visitors can follow the Rialto's online calendar to see which events are scheduled at the Rialto Theatre, 191 Toole, R Bar, or other listed locations. Individual listings provide the presenting partners, supporting artists, doors and show times, ticket information, and age requirements. Some events are free, while others require tickets, and the calendar identifies sold-out performances when applicable. The theater also invites supporters to sign up for its newsletter and text messaging for updates, sales, and announcements about artists coming to Tucson.