Coachella is coming to Tucson. Well, a smaller, more Tucson version of Coachella is coming and it's going to be really cool. Dusk Music Festival has nine performers, art, classic arcade games, food from local restaurants and so much more.
Get your tickets online, in person or at the door on the day of the event.
Here are the seven things you need to know about the festival:
1. When and where
Dusk Music Festival is happening at Rillito Park Race Track, 4502 N. First Ave. Gates open at 1 p.m. and it runs until 11:20 p.m. Check out the full schedule on the Dusk Music Festival's Facebook page.
2. It's not sold out yet
Tickets are still available for $49 or $99 for VIP. There are three ways to get your tickets: Purchase them online; in-person at Illegal Pete's or Union Public House; or at the door on the day of the event. They expect 4,500 to 5,000 people to attend but Rillito Park can hold a lot of people so no one will be turned away.
*Pro tip: Save yourself some money by buying them in-person at Illegal Pete's or Union Public House to avoid the online service fee.
3. Parking isn't your only option
Take advantage of the free shuttle service from Illegal Pete's near the UA campus running nonstop between noon and midnight, use the Uber code for discounted rides (will be announced on the day of the event) or ride your bike and leave it with the bike valet. There are only about 1,700 parking spots at Rillito.
4. This is a cool event for foodies
They even have something for picky eaters. Enjoy food from local restaurants like: Empire Pizza and Pub, Prep & Pastry, Commoner & Co., Truland Burgers & Greens, OBON, Greek House, Goodness, Union Public House, Reforma, Maya Tea, Hub Ice Cream Factory, Presta, Dante's Fire, Brushfire, and Choice Greens.
Each vendor will accept cash and some will accept cards. There are ATMs on site for cash withdrawals. Everything should be reasonably priced between $5-10.
5. Yes, there will be alcohol
Anyone over 21 can buy domestic beers for $5, $6 draft beers, $7 cocktails and $8 cocktails with red bull. You can also get non-alcoholic beverages for $3.
6. It's not just a music festival
Inspired by the many things to do at Coachella, Dusk Music Festival has more than music. There will be cool art to look at — and maybe even take a photo with — there will be movies playing in the silent cinema and a place to play classic arcade games but that's only the beginning. Check out their full list of attractions here.
7. There will be music, obviously
It is a music festival so there will be music and lots of dancing. You'll see Luna Aura, Gaby Moreno, Wild Belle, Calexico, A-Track, DJ Mustard, Danny Brown, Matt and Kim and RL Grime. In that order actually.
The set list is pretty rad but here's a playlist of their music to get you pumped for this Saturday.
