Tucson Arena holds 9.275 people.
Tucson Music Hall holds just shy of 2,300.
And on Friday, March 18, both could be full as Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders holds a rally in the arena and Tucson Symphony Orchestra performs the popular choral work "Carmina Burana" in the Music Hall.
And that means anyone attending either event is facing a parking nightmare like we haven't seen in a long time.
Add into that all the folks attending the Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival at the much smaller Leo Rich Theatre β seats just over 500 β and you've got the makings for a colossal traffic jam.
Which means you need to consider your options now before you head downtown.Β
Here's a few ideas:
β’ Park and walk: There are several downtown garages that aren't next door to the Tucson Convention Center campus. They will likely get pretty full pretty early, so timing is key. Park early, grab a bite to eat then walk over to the arena/music hall/Leo Rich.Β
β’ Grab a cab or Uber: If you find yourself parking in nomad's land, blocks or even miles from the venues, hitch a ride in. That alleviates the parking nightmare.Β
β’ Take the streetcar: Park near the University of Arizona and jump aboard the Sun Links streetcar. It has a stop across the street from the Convention Center. It runs every 15 minutes until midnight.Β
