DUSK’s giant mirrorball duck will once again spin fans right round as they enter the eclectic downtown festival as it returns to Jácome Plaza on November 15 and 16, 2025. Presented by Rio Nuevo – a group dedicated to revitalizing downtown Tucson, DUSK builds on its reputation for diverse and inclusive lineups, as well as Tucson’s best food, beverage, and art- for the ninth year showcases artists across electronic, hip hop, R&B, underground, alternative, pop, indie, psychedelic, punk, rock, folk!
Fueled in partnership with independent promoter Relentless Beats, headliners include electro-house DJ DEORRO; ‘American rapper G-EAZY; future bass electronic artist INZO; pop-electronic trio LEVITY and Canadian production and DJ duo LOUD LUXURY. A special guest appearance by genre-defying house maestro ACRAZE has also been announced.
Additional artists taking over the streets on the Alameda and the Presidio stages will feature ALLEYCVT; DRAMA; HAYLA; JIGITZ; LASZEWO; LUPE FIASCO; RØZ; WHIPPED CREAM; EKONOVAH; EVANGELIA; JESSICA BAIO; LOOFY; MARYJO; PRETTY SWEET; VUNDABAR; BUMMER GIRL; BUSH LEAGUE; CHERRY!; DAYTRAILS; DESERT MUSIC PROJECT; KEEGAN HALVORSEN & THE WOKE MOB; NEW MISPHORIA; SIV; SOPHZHAUS and WULFTRON. In the coming weeks, the DUSK Battle of the Bands finalists and DUSK DJ Competition talent will battle it out, on October 11 and 18, respectively, for a chance to take the stage and join the lineup this November.
Often recognized for its prominently featured little rubber duckies and cluster of wacky waving inflatable tube guys, DUSK creates unforgettable experiences throughout the intimate, urban venue with the best food and beverage Southern Arizona offers and an interactive art experience on the grandest scale for its fans. While plans for this year’s event are still underway, fans can count on DUSK for an incredible lineup of restaurants, food trucks, and chefs, highlighting the thriving food traditions of the city through Tucson FEASTS. Previous food lineups have included chefs from Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT), Dante’s Fire, Culinary Dropout, Fresco Pizzeria & Pasteria, Island Noodles, KoolTwists, and Solid Grindz Hawaiian BBQ.
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 various backyard games and classic arcade games from official partner Cobra Arcade Bar.
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