The new entertainment venue La Rosa has released its first wave of concerts and events ahead of its October grand opening.
With a mix of international icons, beloved locals, and genre-defying performers, this initial lineup is a sampling of what La Rosa will bring to Tucson.
Highlights include Orkesta Mendoza kicking off opening weekend on Oct. 10. However, Tucson’s Calexico will get the party started on Oct. 17.
Carl Bernstein will chat on Nov. 2, and the schedule continues with artists like DeVotchKa, Built to Spill, La Santa Cecilia, Tatiana Eva-Marie and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Also joining the mix: Tucson and Arizona favorites (Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers, Brian Lopez, Ryanhood, XIXA), themed events (Club Pride, Dolly Hoot, Candlelight Concerts), and genre showcases from flamenco to emo, from indie rock to New Orleans jazz.
Located in the restored historic Benedictine Church at 800 N. Country Club Road, La Rosa aims to become a new cultural anchor for Tucson, according to the venue’s David Slutes.
“We’ve dreamed of creating a home for music and performance that reflects the full range of Tucosn’s styles and performers,” Slutes said.
“We hope to provide something for everybody. This first announcement is just a taste of what’s to come, and we have a pile of exciting shows we will be announcing over the next couple of weeks.”
scheduled events
La Rosa, at the Benedictine Church at 800 N. Country Club Road, will kick off its grand opening weekend on Oct. 10.
The following acts are scheduled so far:
Oct. 10: Orkesta Mendoza
Oct. 17: Calexico
Oct. 19: The White Buffalo
Oct. 23: Tatiana Eva-Marie
Nov. 29: Bitchin’ Bajas
Oct. 30: HalloSwing w/ Lizzy and the Triggerman (Halloween Swing Party)
Oct. 31: Halloween Ball
Nov. 1: DeVotchKa
Nov. 2: Carl Bernstein (History as a Warning: Carl Bernstein on Watergate, Politics and the 2025 Election)
Nov. 6: Coco Montoya
Nov. 7: EMO Brooklyn
Nov. 9: Leisure
Nov. 11: Darrell Scott
Nov. 12: Sun Kil Moon
Nov. 14: YEBO! Afro:Baile Fest. Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, Pijama Piyama, Djents, Herm
Nov. 18: Built to Spill
Nov. 22: Club Pride
Nov. 26: XIXA
Nov. 28: Ryanhood
Dec. 5: Omnom
Dec. 6: Steve Roach
Dec. 11: La Santa Cecilia
Dec. 13: Sophia Rankin & The Sound and Friends (Holiday Concert)
Dec. 26: Brian Lopez
Dec. 27: Live From Laurel Canyon – Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock
Jan. 3: Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
Jan. 13: Tommy Castro
Jan. 17: Black Market Trust
Jan. 31: Dolly Hoot
Feb. 8: Tucson Flamenco Festival
Feb. 14: Hearts On Fire – The Lola Torch Valentine’s Burlesque Show
Feb. 20: Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
La Rosa
800 N. Country Club Road, Tucson
larosatucson.com
This article appears in Jun 5-12, 2025.