DUSK MUSIC FESTIVAL FINALIZES DETAILS ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY, NOVEMBER 13 & 14, 2026

Artist Additions, Artists-By-Day, the TFCU Discovery Stage, Road to DUSK Battle of the Bands, and More

Tucson, AZ - With the countdown underway, the giant mirrorball duck has been polished, its floating rubber counterparts are on deck, and the air is electric. DUSK has announced the final details for its 10th Anniversary, returning to Jácome Plaza on November 13 and 14, 2026.

Presented by Rio Nuevo, a group dedicated to revitalizing downtown Tucson, DUSK will transform the city into a walkable celebration of music, art, food, and community, with some of the best fans a festival could ask for taking over the streets, dancing under the lights of the Alameda and Presidio stages, and perusing the vendor villages, art installations, and food stops.
Shaped by the best fans over the last ten years, from 2016 to today, DUSK is returning the favor with a 50+ artist lineup with an eclectic mix of global headliners and hometown favorites spanning electronic, hip-hop, R&B, underground, alternative, pop, indie, psychedelic, punk, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, and more. A decade in, DUSK is showing no signs of slowing down, giving fans a lineup, fueled in partnership with independent promoter Relentless Beats, worthy of this milestone, with headliners Lone Star rapper  BigXthaPlug, Bass House DJ  Knock2, melodic trap hop rapper  Fetty Wap, 'half-horse, half-human’ German DJ HorsegiirL, and electro-pop duo Phantogram.

Artists-By-Day:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13:Knock2; Fetty Wap; 54 Ultra; Getter (new); Sudan Archives; Close Friends Only; Lavern; Rad Cat; ADHFJ9 (new); Cheers to the Outside (new); Coach (new); Drew Cooper (new); Ezra (new); Formerly Known As (new); Güero (new); House of Ghosts (new); Phazix (new); Pijama Piyama (new); Shannnnoonnnn (new); Soaplab (new); Swigfoot (new); The Hawthorne Experience (new); TKNO Gangsta (new).

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14: BigXthaPlug; Horsegiirl; Phantogram; HOL!; Ship Wrek; The Aces; Avello; Good Boy Daisy; Jackie Hollander; Lucky; Baum (new); Bodykast (new); BPM (new); Chandler Leighton (new) Dabdoub (new); D-Jwong (new); Grøsh (new); Half Dead; Insound (new); Jocy (new); Kade Findley (new); Manalo (new); Misses (new); Revolú (new); Sophia Rankin & the Sound (new); Suntwist (new); Thraxx (new); Wr!ght (new).

DUSK also recently announced the Tucson Federal Credit Union Discovery Zone, a new partnership that showcases emerging musicians and supports music education for Tucson-area students.  Making its debut at DUSK's 10th anniversary festival, the TFCU Discovery Stage will feature emerging local, regional, and national bands, DJs, and songwriters, headlined by Chandler Leighton and EZRA. The lineup also includes DABDOUB, Cheers to the Outside, Güero, INSOUND, Kade Findley, MANALO, Pijama Piyama, Suntwist, Swigfoot and The Hawthorne Experience.  Additional Arizona artists will earn stage spots through DUSK's Road to DUSK Battle of the Bands (October 23) and DJ competitions. More than 1,500 fans have attended the competitions, with ticket proceeds benefiting DUSK Charities to help purchase musical instruments for Tucson-area high school students.

In partnership with the City of Tucson, Downtown Tucson Partnership, and Local First Arizona, the TFCU Discovery Zone will also feature a free public viewing area, allowing the broader Downtown Tucson community to watch Discovery Stage performances and purchase food and beverages from local vendors without a DUSK ticket.

DUSK creates unforgettable experiences throughout the intimate urban venue, featuring the best food and beverage Southern Arizona offers. Fans can count on DUSK for an incredible lineup of restaurants, food trucks, and chefs, highlighting the city's thriving culinary traditions through Tucson FEASTS. 

In support of local businesses, DUSK’s Vendor Village will again curate an eclectic mix of small and micro-businesses, offering them a cost-effective opportunity to vend at the festival and build brand awareness and sales. The festival’s Tucson ARTS programming will commission students and professional members of the Tucson arts community to create sculptures, digital artwork, and lighting exhibits for the festival grounds. Additional activations include Tucson PLAYS, featuring a variety of backyard and classic arcade games. 

Limited Single-Day and Two-Day General Admission are on sale now. VIP passes, with air-conditioned premium bathrooms, premium food experiences, comfortable lounge seating, front-of-stage viewing areas, complimentary coat-and-bag check service, and complimentary massages, will also be available. The DUSK Platinum Experience includes everything the Standard VIP pass has, plus: access to an all-inclusive, elevated viewing area with comfortable seating, complimentary wine, beer, craft cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a buffet of snacks throughout the day and a catered dinner each evening. All ticket types, including DUSK extras, are available online at www.DUSKmusicfestival.com. Payment plans are available for a limited time. DUSK is an all-ages event.

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