Chillin’ at the Chul
LIVE MUSIC • GARDEN VIBES • COLD DRINKS • TASTY EATS • FAMILY FUN
Dates & Times
- Sat, May 23 – Fri, August 28, 2026
- Fridays & Saturdays
- 6:00 – 9:00 PM (gates open at 5:30 pm)
Admission
- Members | Free
- General Admission | $5
- Children Under 2 | Free
Your Chillin’ Guide
- Food & Drink Menu
- Entertainment & Performance Schedule
- PLAYin’ at the Chul with The PLAY District
- Art in the Gardens with Twilight Sonoran by Ignacio Garcia
- Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ
- Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties
- Event Sponsors
Your Summer Nights Just Got a Bit Cooler
Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings for live music, refreshing drinks, art, family-friendly activities, and tasty eats from the Garden Bistro!
Relax in the cool shade of our beautiful gardens, where mature trees and shaded paths provide a much-welcome drop in temperature.
Saturdays are extra family-friendly, featuring nature-based play with Children’s Museum Oro Valley. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.


Garden Bistro Menu
Bistro Grill
El Grande Sonoran Hot Dog | $9
Bacon-wrapped hot dog with house charro beans, pico de gallo, mayonnaise, mustard, jalapeño sauce, served on a Mexican-style bun
Watermelon & Cucumber Gazpacho | $6
Oaxaca chile laced with cilantro, green onion, and roasted tomato crema
Chul Bratwurst | $9
Beer-steamed brat in a warm bun with house purple kraut and whole grain mustard
Sonoran Specialties
Grilled Quesadilla | $13
Flour tortilla, choice of protein, authentic Mexican cheeses, green onions, cilantro, and Chul arbol salsa. Includes choice of one protein: red chile chicken, pork carnitas, or vegan calabacitas
Tohono Taco | $6
Corn tortilla, choice of protein, avocado crema, house salsa, pickled onions, shaved cabbage, and cotija cheese. Includes choice of one protein: red chile chicken, pork carnitas, or vegan calabacitas
Nacho Supreme | $14
Tricolor tortilla chips, choice of protein, cheese sauce, black olives, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, and green onions. Includes choice of one protein: red chile chicken, pork carnitas, or vegan calabacitas
Sides & Sweets
Side of Vegan Charro Beans | $4
Cinnamon Churro | $6
Cinnamon sugar dusted with chocolate sauce
Soft Pretzel | $5
Served with chocolate sauce or mustard
Kids Menu
Kids Hot Dog | $6
Hot Dog in a Mexican-Style Bun served with Ketchup
Kids Nachos | $8
Chips & Cheese Sauce
Kids Quesadilla | $8
Melted cheese in a flour tortilla
Beverages
Beers
– Barrio Blonde | $7
– Modelo Especial | $7
– Barrio Hipsterville Hazy IPA | $8
– Mother Road Tower IPA | $8
Canned Cocktails
– Hard Seltzer | $7
– Bacardi Punch | $11
– Cazadores Margarita | $13
Cocktails
– Prickly Pear Margarita | $15
– Jalapeño Prickly Pear Margarita | $15
– Prickly Pear Mimosa | $12
– Rum Pineapple Fizz | $15
House Wine | $11
Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
Tonight’s Featured Wine | $15
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Assorted Sodas | $4
Bottled Water | $4
Prickly Pear Lemonade | $6
Kids Cactus Cooler | $5
Ginger Ale and Grenadine
Horchata | $5
Choice of 2% or plant-based milk
Matcha Horchata | $6
Choice of 2% or plant-based milk
Iced Matcha | $6
Choice of 2% or plant-based milk
Desserts in the Desert!
Every fourth Saturday throughout Chillin’ get a scoop of Gelu Italian Ice! They have over 30 gluten-free, fat-free & cholesterol-free flavors to pick from!
Dates
- Sat, May 23
- Sat, June 27
- Sat, July 25
- Sat, August 22

Entertainment & Performance Schedule
✨ Selected dates feature free admission, special programming, or holiday closures.
Thanks to Tucson Electric Power for supporting this season’s Chillin’ at the Chul performers.

MAY 2026
Sat, May 23
‣ Chris Arpad (steel drums)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
‣ Gelu Italian Ice
Fri, May 29
‣ Us Too Music Duo (Rock, Funk, Country, Smooth Jazz)
‣ Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ
Sat, May 30
‣ PretendAZ (Rock, 80s, Dance Hits)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
JUNE 2026
Fri, Jun 5
‣ Jacob Acosta & the Golden Hearts Band (Country Covers, SW Acoustic)
Sat, Jun 6
‣ Cochise County All Stars (Americana, Classic Rock, Folk)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Fri, Jun 12
‣ Traveler (World Fusion Celtic)
✨ Sat, Jun 13
‣ PLAYin’ at the Chul special event
‣ Mr. Nature’s Music Garden (children’s songs)
‣ PLAY District Tucson takes over the gardens with local vendors, interactive activities, family fun, and more! Plus, enjoy after-hours access to Children’s Museum Oro Valley. Click here to learn more.
Fri, Jun 19
‣ The Beatle Brothers (Beatles cover band)
Sat, Jun 20
‣ John Hughes Music (Jazz, Blues, Sax, Clarinet)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
‣ Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties
Fri, Jun 26
‣ Natalie Pohanic (Indie, Acoustic, Pop)
‣ Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ
Sat, Jun 27
‣ NoethenButJazz (Jazz Ensemble)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
‣ Gelu Italian Ice
JULY 2026
Fri, Jul 3
‣ Ben Tully (Folk-Rock, Acoustic Rock)
‣ Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties
✨ Sat, Jul 4 | CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Fri, Jul 10
‣ Joe Bourne (Jazz Singer)
Sat, Jul 11
‣ Edna and Ely B-Cool (Jazz, Soul, Latin)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
✨ Fri, Jul 17 | Free Admission Night!
‣ Ruta Verbena (Latin, South American)
‣ Monsoon Market (details coming soon!)
✨ Sat, Jul 18 | Free Admission Night!
‣ Vinyl Grooves (‘60s–‘80s Rock)
‣ Monsoon Market (details coming soon!)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Fri, Jul 24
‣ AJ & Friends (Classic Rock, Jazz)
Sat, Jul 25
‣ Engel Indo and the All Stars (Pop, Rock, Blues)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
‣ Gelu Italian Ice
Fri, Jul 31
‣ Mambo Cat Trio (Latin, Jazz, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Boleros)
‣ Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ
‣ Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties
AUGUST 2026
Sat, Aug 1
‣ Zonalingo (Rock, Pop, Latin)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Fri, Aug 7
‣ Blue Dream (Jazz Vocals, Soul, Pop)
Sat, Aug 8
‣ Gardenias (Latin, Folk, Pop)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Fri, Aug 14
‣ Naim Amor Jazz Trio (Jazz, Guitar Noir)
Sat, Aug 15
‣ Grupo Riken (Caribbean, Latin American, Folk)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Fri, Aug 21
‣ Desert Music Project (Latin, Bossa Nova, Instrumental, Indie)
‣ Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties
Sat, Aug 22
‣ Low Stress (Acoustic Folk, Indie, Ambient)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
‣ Gelu Italian Ice
Fri, Aug 28
‣ Garrett James & The Wanderers (Classic Rock, Blues)
‣ Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ
‣ Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties








PLAYin’ @ the Chul
- Sat, June 13th, 2026
- Free Entry
- 6:00 – 9:00 PM (gates open at 5:30 pm)
We’re excited to introduce a brand new pop-up event in partnership with The Play District! PLAYin’ at the Chul is a one-night, family-focused twist on our traditional Chillin’ at the Chul experience, designed to bring Tucson families together through play, music, and community.
What to expect:
✨ Live music with Mr. Nature’s Music Garden
✨ Interactive kids activities + play experiences
✨ Local vendors, treats, hands-on activities, and family-friendly offerings
✨ A beautiful outdoor setting to explore and unwind
✨ After-hours access to Children’s Museum Oro Valley’s indoor and outdoor exhibits
We look forward to seeing you & your family for an evening of fun!
In collaboration with


Discover Twilight Sonoran in the Garden Pavilion
Large-scale Mural by Tucson Artist Ignacio Garcia
Twilight Sonoran, a new transformative mural by Tucson artist Ignacio Garcia, is now on view in the Garden Pavilion! This large-scale work brings the Sonoran Desert to life, capturing the magical shift from day to night with stunning changes in light, color, and atmosphere.
Come experience it in person—you never know what new details you’ll discover each time!

Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ
Join Us in Guided Dancing Throughout the Gardens!
- Adults (17+) | $15
- Children (5-16) | $5
Join us for a fun filled guided dance adventure through the gardens. Each participant is provided with a set of special silent disco headphones and follows their host on a delightful 45 minute dancing journey throughout the gardens. Silent Adventures fuse comedy, singing, dancing, and flash mob antics to create a unique, one of a kind experience!
Arrive at Admissions ~10 minutes early to get your headset!
Dates & Times
- Fri, May 29 @ 7:00 pm
- Fri, June 26 @ 7:00 pm
- Fri, July 31 @ 7:00 pm
- Fri, August 28 @ 7:00 pm
What’s included
- Headsets
- Dance moves
- Jokes & fun
- Gorgeous scenery
- Merriment & festivity
Please bring water & good walking shoes!

Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties
Enjoy a peaceful summer evening of creativity, connection, and art under the desert sky with TJ’s Paint Parties!
- General (13+) | $40
- Children (12 & under) | $20
What to Expect
A beginner-friendly guided canvas painting experience with TJ’s Paint Parties & Creative Events, where you’ll be led step-by-step through creating your own artwork in a fun, relaxed setting. Each session features a different painting design, so there’s always something new to try, and all supplies are included so you can simply show up and enjoy the experience.

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