The 2026 Tucson Folk Festival kicks off with a special preview concert at Monterey Court on Thursday, April 9, from 6–9:30 PM. Now in its fourth year, this collaboration between the Tucson Folk Festival and Monterey Court sets the tone for the weekend with an all-star lineup of festival favorites and Tucson music staples. Join us at the Monty for an unforgettable night of live music—$20 admission. Reservations can be made now on Monterey Court's website. Wally will be one of a number of performers, including: Admiral Radio Brett Dooley Chris Baron Don Armstrong Eric Schaffer Erika Segura Greg Aiken Jeremy Gilliam Jerry Martin Lara Ruggles Laura Jean Lizzie Oakwood Pablo Rodriguez Rebekah Rolland Ron Pandy Roth D'Lux Duo Sparrows (Liz Cerepanya & P.D. Ronstadt) Syndenn Sweet Wally Lawder