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The Summer Nights Challenge

From rooftop cocktails and late-night bites to glowing marquees and live music drifting through the streets, there is something special about the city after dark.

Downtown Tucson Summer Passport #5: Summer Nights

Ready to explore Downtown Tucson in a whole new way? The Downtown Summer Passport is your guide to discovering local favorites, hidden gems, and iconic downtown experiences all summer long. Complete activities listed on your passport, visit featured locations, and track your progress as you go for a chance to win downtown-themed prizes, gift cards, and more.

Once you complete your passport, turn it in at the Tucson Gallery before September 7, 2026. The more challenges you complete throughout the summer, the more chances you have to win!


About the Foodie Favorites Challenge

Downtown Tucson comes alive at night, and this passport is your invitation to experience it all. From rooftop cocktails and live music to late-night bites and evening entertainment, the Summer Nights challenge highlights the energy that keeps downtown buzzing after dark!

Need help getting started? The map below will guide you to locations featured throughout the Downtown Explorer passport and help you plan your route as you complete the challenge.

1
Try the Blue Juniper at Juniper
222 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
2
Try a tea at Brandylion Tea & Spirits
200 N Court Ave
Tucson 85701
3
Pop into Empire Pizza after midnight
137 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
4
Enjoy dinner at Sonora Moonshine Co.
124 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
5
Plan a staycation at Unicorn Zebra
82 S Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
6
Try a bourbon drink at Batch
118 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
7
See the city from the Playground rooftop
278 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
8
Dance the night away at LUST
61 E Congress St, Located Upstairs
Tucson, AZ 85701
9
Enjoy Wine Wednesday at Vertigo Wines
410 N Toole Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
10
Order kava at the Kava Den
67 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
11
Spend the evening at Owl’s Club
236 S Scott Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
12
Have dinner at Bata & get drinks at Barbata
35 E Toole Ave, Basement
Tucson, AZ 85701
13
Grab a cocktail at AC Lounge
151 E Broadway Blvd, Inside AC Hotel Tucson Downtown
Tucson, AZ 85701
14
Test your knowledge with Trivia at Pueblo Vida Brewing
115 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
15
Order fried pickles at Stage Left
316 E Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
16
Sing karaoke at Elliott’s
135 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
17
Play pinball at Cobra Arcade Bar
63 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
18
Get a pearl shot at HighWire
30 S Arizona Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
19
Try the special at Tough Luck Club
101 E Pennington St, Located in the Basement
Tucson, AZ 85701