a Tucson Tradition.
Come Hungry. Leave Dancing.

Oct 16-18, 2026

In Downtown Tucson

What’s Up Next?

Celebrate America’s 250th

with Tucson’s makers, workers, and storytellers
in the Smithsonian’s Of the People Village.

100+ ways to Meet Yourself

Explore World Music & Dance

Watch Folk Artists at Work

Roam Ten Festival Villages

View all 100+ Events

Food! Food! Food!

Learn at the Culture Kitchen

Explore Home Cooks Corridor

Visit Frytown & Wildcat Court

Discover all 50 Vendors

Go Deeper

Get to Know the Folklife Here Pavilion

Uncover the Culture of Work

Play & Learn at Micropavilions

All are Welcome!

Access Accessibility

Get to Know Disability Cultures

Fun for All Ages

Expand your festival experience!

Support the Festival all year round and gain access to special events, food and art.

Become a
Friend of the Festival

Savor exclusive and limited small plates.

Reserve your
Taste of the Festival Passport

Volunteers get a
t-shirt & free food!

Volunteer
to make it happen

2026 Festival Maps

Thank you to Our Presenting Sponsors

Meet all of our sponsors

Tucson Meet Yourself is Produced By the Southwest Folklife Alliance