Tucson Folk Music Festival Returns in 2022

The Tucson Folk Music Festival is proud to announce its return in 2022! This year’s festival promises to be the best one yet, with an incredible lineup of folk musicians from all over the world.

Introduction

After a year off due to the pandemic, the Tucson Folk Music Festival is returning in 2022! Taking place on April 15-17 at various venues around Tucson, the festival will feature a wide range of folk musicians from all over the world.

This year’s lineup includes such folk legends as Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and John Prine, as well as up-and-coming acts like The Lonelyhearts and Lissie. In addition to live music, there will also be workshops, dance performances, and other activities.

For more information, please visit the Tucson Folk Music Festival website.

History of the Tucson Folk Music Festival

The Tucson Folk Music Festival began in 1985 as a way to showcase the diversity of the Tucson music scene. The festival was originally held on the University of Arizona campus, but moved to downtown Tucson in 1987. Since then, the festival has been held in a number of different locations, including Reid Park, Armory Park, and DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center.

The festival features a variety of musical genres, including folk, country, bluegrass, rockabilly, and jazz. In addition to music, the festival also offers food and craft vendors, as well as a beer garden. The Tucson Folk Music Festival is a free event and is open to the public.

The Tucson Folk Music Festival will return in 2022 after taking a hiatus in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Tucson Folk Music Festival Returns

Now in its 41st year, the Tucson Folk Music Festival is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the country. Folk music enthusiasts from all over come to Tucson to enjoy performances by well-known and up-and-coming artists, workshops, jam sessions, and more.

The festival takes place over two weekends in April and features a wide variety of folk music styles from all over the world. In recent years, the festival has expanded its lineup to include Americana, bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, and world music performers. There is something for everyone at this family-friendly event.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 festival has been postponed to 2022. The new dates are April 8-9 and 15-16. In the meantime, you can check out some of the past performances on the festival’s YouTube channel.

Conclusion

Wristbands for the event will go on sale in May, and fans can expect to see a lineup of both local and national talent. The Tucson Folk Music Festival is one of the most respected and longest running music festivals in the country, attracting music lovers from all over the world. With its return in 2022, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before.