Gem & Jam
- Dates
- Feb 5 to 7, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Pima County Fairgrounds
- Price
- $279
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 13, 2026
Gem & Jam returns to Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ, Feb 5 to 7, 2027, with Dizgo, Eazybaked, Flying Mojito Bros, plus 39 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Gem & Jam is an annual camping music festival held in Tucson, Arizona each February, timed around the city's gem and mineral show season; the official site marks its 18th year in 2027. The event runs across multiple stages, including outdoor stages and an indoor warehouse stage, mixing jam-band and electronic acts, with on-site walk-in, car and RV camping options. It sits on 640 acres of desert about 20 miles south of downtown Tucson, and the 2027 lineup is more than 80 artists. A Thursday night pre-party gets things started with a Qualia takeover from Daggz, Lowcation and Saturna. Expect special late-night sets, live painting, artist galleries, daytime workshops and gem and mineral exhibits.
How it works
The festival grounds at Pima County Fairgrounds open at noon Friday and Saturday and close at 4am, with Sunday running noon to 3am. Entry is by wristband. Three-day general admission was $278.99 in Advance Tier 2 and includes free walk-in camping, with car camping, RV passes and a Thursday early arrival add-on sold separately. VIP passes add an early entry pass, a car camping pass with a preferred campsite area, a VIP stage viewing area, a VIP chill zone with free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, VIP bathrooms and a goodie bag. Camping options also include a group camping bundle for up to ten cars, glamping and VIP glamping (an insulated pre-set tent for up to two people, with bed, furniture, heater and electricity) and deluxe and standard RV passes, and the festival site has every ticket, camping and add-on option. Payment plans are available. Parking is $30 on arrival, there are free showers and water stations, and outside food and drink, coolers and chairs stay in the campgrounds.
Who it suits
It suits adults and campers who want a long weekend of jam-band, bass and electronic music, with art, live painters and a healing sanctuary alongside the stages. Children are allowed with an adult, and those six and under need no ticket, but sets run until 4am. Pets, fire spinning and amplified sound at campsites are not allowed.
What people love
Attendees frequently point to the festival's small scale and relaxed camping setup, noting that even the farthest sites stay close to the entrance and that walk-in camping is free. The lineup's scheduling draws praise for keeping its two main stages from overlapping, letting fans catch both the jam and electronic sides of the bill, and several describe the overall atmosphere as a highlight of their festival year.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find Gem & Jam on Spotify.
Lineup
Photos from the festival
Getting there
How do I get to Gem & Jam?
By car
Most people drive to Gem & Jam. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
TUS connects to central Tucson via Sun Tran routes 11/25; reaching the Pima County Fairgrounds area requires transfers (Ronstadt Transit Center to routes 16/17, then transfer to route 21 near Houghton Rd/Valencia Rd), workable but not a one-seat ride.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Official festival page confirms Uber/Lyft access the venue and an on-site taxi stand is available for festival departures/arrivals, but the festival explicitly does not run its own shuttle from the airport.
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
Cost $30 upon arrival (cash-or-card at the gate; no prepay platform found).
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Tucson. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Gem & Jam?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 4
Car camping pass: 10'x30' site, up to 4 people per vehicle, plus the flat $30 per-vehicle 'impact fee' charged to all vehicles on arrival.
RV pass: 20'x40' site, good for up to 6 people arriving together in one RV.
Not a distinct tier, covered under the car-camping pass (10'x30', 4 people/vehicle) or RV pass depending on van size, per the FAQ's vehicle-based tier structure.
Where can I stay near Gem & Jam?
Airport hotels 3
7060 South Tucson Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85756
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7051 South Tucson Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85756
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7001 South Tucson Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85706
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Gem and Jam Festival publishes a detailed accessibility policy covering ADA camping with accessible bathrooms and showers, ADA parking for single-day attendees, accessible viewing areas near the soundboard at main stages, and service animals permitted under the ADA's definition.
Guests needing assistance are directed to the info booth, box office, or first aid to request a Disability Advocate, or can email [email protected] in advance for ADA camping registration or assistance requests.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-10-12 · source
Pricing
Price history and tiers
Your Gem & Jam fit
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Quick answers
When is Gem & Jam 2027?
Feb 5 to 7, 2027
Who is playing Gem & Jam 2027?
42 acts are announced; the full lineup is on this page.
How much are Gem & Jam tickets?
$279 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Gem & Jam held?
Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ.