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Rialto Theatre

An activity in Downtown Tucson, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Why go

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

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 Hotel Congress and Playground Bar & Lounge.

Type
Activity · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    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 · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    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 · 0.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    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 · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Fox Tucson Theatre

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

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Downtown Bowl Bash

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

    Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    El Charro Café

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

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Rialto Theatre 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

Rialto Theatre 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 Rialto Theatre itself, we suggest: Evening.

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
32.22194, -110.96639
Destination
Downtown Tucson, Arizona

Rialto Theatre: quick answers

How much time do you need at Rialto Theatre?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Rialto Theatre. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Rialto Theatre?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Look for a New Year's Eve show and pair it with the taco drop.

Which TripsCircle routes include Rialto Theatre?

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

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