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Downtown Bowl Bash

An activity in Downtown Tucson, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Dec 31, 6 p.m. to midnight.

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Why go

Tucson's free New Year's Eve street party, with music and food trucks, ending in a lighted taco drop and fireworks at midnight.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Tucson, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Fox Tucson Theatre and El Charro Café. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Dec 31, 6 p.m. to midnight

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Downtown Tucson, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Fox Tucson Theatre

    A restored 1930 movie palace on Congress Street with a neon blade sign, now hosting concerts and films.

    Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    El Charro Café

    Opened in 1922 and run by the same family, known for carne seca dried on the roof and chimichangas.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Playground Bar & Lounge

    A Congress Street bar with a rooftop deck that has hosted a DJ New Year's Eve party with a midnight champagne toast.

    Drinks · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hotel Congress

    A 1919 railroad hotel with a lobby bar, Club Congress and a big themed New Year's Eve party across its stages and patio.

    Stay · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Charro Steak & Del Rey

    The El Charro family's downtown steakhouse on Broadway, with Sonoran-style steaks and seafood in a big, lively room.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Rialto Theatre

    A 1920 theater across from Hotel Congress that is now Tucson's main mid-size concert hall.

    Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Downtown Bowl Bash is a stop on our Tucson New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Downtown Tucson

Downtown Bowl Bash is our only activity pick in Downtown Tucson; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Tucson guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Downtown Tucson run from 64°F in December to 103°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For Downtown Bowl Bash itself, we suggest: Dec 31, 6 p.m. to midnight.

Modelled monthly averages for Downtown Tucson from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Downtown Tucson weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
32.22339, -110.97243
Destination
Downtown Tucson, Arizona
Website
downtowntucson.org

Downtown Bowl Bash: quick answers

How much time do you need at Downtown Bowl Bash?

Plan on about 4 hours at Downtown Bowl Bash. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Downtown Bowl Bash?

Our pick: Dec 31, 6 p.m. to midnight. Insider tip: The site has moved between years; check downtowntucson.org in December.

Is Downtown Bowl Bash free?

Yes, we list Downtown Bowl Bash as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Downtown Bowl Bash?

Downtown Bowl Bash appears on Tucson New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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