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Tucson
Christmas Bar Crawls
Tucson Christmas Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Bars & Tickets
Here are the basics: the Tucson Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 runs Saturday, December 19, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-in opens at 4:00 PM. Every ticket includes a 2026 event wristband, drink specials at every participating bar, no cover at participating bars and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Scan, select Tucson and visit the bars in any order at your own pace.
Tucson’s nightlife clusters along a short east-west line. Downtown, Congress Street has historic theaters, rooftop bars and cocktail lounges, while Fourth Avenue, just northeast, is known for dive bars, patios and a laid-back crowd. Farther east near the University of Arizona, Main Gate Square on University Boulevard adds a few more spots, and the Mercado District sits west of downtown.
The Sun Link streetcar ties these areas together, running from the Mercado District through downtown and along Fourth Avenue to Main Gate Square and the university. Sun Tran buses serve the rest of the city, and rideshare is easy to find downtown. Downtown has public garages and metered parking if you drive, but plan a ride home.
Desert evenings cool off fast. Highs are typically in the mid-60s in December, but after sunset, around 5:20 PM, temperatures often drop into the 50s and then the 40s. An ugly sweater over a T-shirt is perfect on the patios, and a light jacket is worth having for the walk or streetcar ride at the end of the night.
The full bar lineup and check-in location are announced to ticket holders and on this page closer to the date. Expect the crawl to use the walkable downtown and Fourth Avenue area. Congress Street and the south end of Fourth Avenue are only about a ten-minute walk apart, or a couple of stops on Sun Link.
Patios, string lights and a crowd in Santa suits make for a good December Saturday in the Old Pueblo. PubCrawls.com runs holiday bar crawls in 100+ U.S. cities, and Tucson is one of the easiest to do on foot.
Event Details
Holiday Crawls in 100+ Cities
40,000+ Attendees Nationwide
Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Pub crawls for the biggest party holidays. Choose your event and join the party in 100+ cities across the USA.
Drink Specials at Every Bar
No Cover With Your Wristband
Scan & Go Digital Map
Where the Tucson Crawl Goes
Check-in opens at 4:00 PM; bring your ticket and a valid photo ID. The location is announced to ticket holders closer to the date. Parking once and riding the Sun Link streetcar beats driving between stops.
The bar lineup and check-in location are announced closer to the date. Tucson crawls use the walkable downtown and Fourth Avenue area, where Congress Street lounges and Fourth Avenue patios are linked by the Sun Link streetcar.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Buy online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check-in opens at 4:00 PM. Bring your ticket and photo ID.
Collect your 2026 wristband. The crawl runs until 10:00 PM.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Check-In Opens
Show your ticket and photo ID to get your 2026 wristband.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Scan your wristband, select your city and visit the participating bars in any order.
Crawl Ends
Last stop of the night. Plan your ride home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Tucson Christmas Bar Crawl 2026?
It's on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in opens at 4:00 PM, and the check-in location is announced to ticket holders closer to the date. After that, you can visit the participating bars in any order until 10:00 PM.
What do I get with a Tucson Christmas Bar Crawl ticket?
Each ticket includes a 2026 event wristband, drink specials at every participating bar, no cover at participating bars and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Drinks are not included; you purchase them at the bars' crawl special prices. Scan the wristband, choose Tucson and follow the map at your own pace.
What should I wear to the Tucson Christmas Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. Tucson evenings in December often start in the 50s and drop into the 40s later, so a sweater with a light jacket is ideal. Wear comfortable shoes for walking between downtown and Fourth Avenue.
Is the Tucson crawl for 21 and over only?
Yes. You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID to check in and receive your wristband. Bars may also check ID at the door, so keep it with you. A current driver's license, state ID or passport works.
Can I ride the Sun Link streetcar to the Tucson crawl?
Yes. The Sun Link streetcar connects the Mercado District, downtown, Fourth Avenue, Main Gate Square and the University of Arizona, which makes it handy for crawl night. Sun Tran buses and rideshare cover the rest of the city. If you drive, use a downtown garage and plan a ride home.
Is the Tucson crawl on Fourth Avenue or downtown?
The participating bars and check-in location are announced on this page closer to the date. The crawl uses the walkable downtown and Fourth Avenue area, where Congress Street bars and Fourth Avenue patios are close together and linked by the Sun Link streetcar.
Is there a Christmas bar crawl in Tucson?
Yes. PubCrawls.com runs the Tucson Christmas Bar Crawl on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in the downtown and Fourth Avenue area. It is part of a holiday lineup of bar crawls in 100+ U.S. cities, all using the same wristband, drink specials and Scan & Go map.
Do I have to start at a certain bar in Tucson?
No. After check-in there is no set route. Scan your wristband, select Tucson on the Scan & Go map and start at whichever participating bar you like. Many people work one area first, then hop the streetcar or walk to the next.
