Tucson Convention Center
Tucson Convention Center uses Premium Parking across four parking areas, paid by scanning a QR code on the signs or through the Premium Parking app. Lots are mostly unattended but watched by photo enforcement around the clock, so pay before walking away from the vehicle. The Tucson International Mariachi Conference has run here since 1982, supporting Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico instruction in schools across the country.
Before you go
- Official site
- tucsonconventioncenter.com
- Next festival here
- Tucson International Mariachi Conference, Apr 28 to May 2, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Pay as soon as you park, lots are mostly unattended but watched by photo enforcement around the clock.
- You can pay by scanning the QR code on the lot signs or through the Premium Parking app.
- Conference wristbands include free admission to some performances and discounted tickets to the Espectacular Concert.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Four Premium Parking areas · Pay by QR code or app · Photo enforced 24/7.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a long running Mariachi conference with perks built into your wristband.
Think twice if
- You were planning to leave your car unpaid for a while, the lots are photo enforced around the clock.
Getting there and parking
Tucson Convention Center uses Premium Parking across four parking areas. Pay by scanning the QR code on signs at each lot or garage, or through the Premium Parking app. Lots are mostly unattended but watched by photo enforcement around the clock, so pay before walking away from the vehicle.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Tucson Convention Center. The venue's own pages are the place to check: tucsonconventioncenter.com.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Tucson Convention Center. The venue's own pages are the place to check: tucsonconventioncenter.com.
A little history
The conference has run since 1982, supporting Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico instruction in schools across the country and fostering Mexican American culture. Conference wristbands give free admission to the Mariachi El Canta and Fiesta Garibaldi performances plus discounted tickets to the Espectacular Concert, and a limited number of free Student Showcase tickets are offered on the Thursday of the conference.