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

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Chillin’ Menu
Performance Schedule
PLAYin’ at the Chul
Art in the Gardens
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

Entertainment & Performance Schedule

✨ Selected dates feature 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

Fri, May 29
‣ Us Too Music Duo (Rock, Funk, Country, Smooth Jazz)

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

Fri, Jun 26
‣ Garrett James & The Wanderers (Classic Rock, Blues)

Sat, Jun 27
‣ NoethenButJazz (Jazz Ensemble)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

JULY 2026

Fri, Jul 3
‣ Ben Tully (Folk-Rock, Acoustic Rock)

✨ 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!
‣ TBA
‣ 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
‣ TBA
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

Fri, Jul 31
‣ Mambo Cat Trio (Latin, Jazz, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Boleros)

AUGUST 2026

Sat, Aug 1
‣ Zonaligno (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)

Sat, Aug 22
‣ Low Stress (Acoustic Folk, Indie, Ambient)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

Fri, Aug 28
‣ Garrett James & The Wanderers (Classic Rock, Blues)

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!

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, and family-friendly offerings
✨ A beautiful outdoor setting to explore and unwind

We look forward to seeing you & your family for an evening of fun!