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Country Dancing Tucson
Country dancing Tucson style is really fun.
As locals who love to dance (especially country), we've been to almost all of these great spots. We'll show you the ropes for the two-stepping, swing and line dancing places to be.
3 Country Dance Bars & Halls - An Overview
Here you have the popular spots to have fun dancing, watching, and/or listening to the music. Have yourself a western-styled evening of nightlife in Tucson. These are the main clubs to go to in town.
The Maverick King of Clubs
One of Tucson’s main go-to country dance halls.
Probably the most "historic" country music club in town. Open since 1962, they had their 60th anniversary in January 2023. We remember its much smaller location at Swan and 22nd Street. There was a fire, causing a move to this larger facility. Great idea for dancing, rather than rebuilding. It's also somewhat more centrally located now.
It has a good size dance floor. You'll often be out there dancing to a live country band. But your dancing two-steps will likely be maneuvering, reversing, pausing, and go-round on the most crowded nights. That's usually Fridays and Saturdays, but sometimes on Wednesdays too.
HOURS - SCHEDULING TIPS
- They're closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
- Other nights enjoy their Happy Hour from 5-7pm. With specials on drinks and some simple food items.
- No cover on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cover charge is normally begins at approximately 8pm. We've gotten there early, to catch a meal first, and weren't charged a cover.
- Get there before you start your dance routine, and order from their menu. Burgers, nachos, sandwiches, soup & chile, and much more.
COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS
Yes, of course at this top dance club you get to take Country Dance Lessons.
Check it out if you're new to this style of dancing. You'll be able to blend in better on the dance floor!
- Wednesdays: 5:30-7:30pm with Art & Elaine Corral for Line Dancing. $5 per person.
- Thursdays: 7-8pm with Kennedy for Two Stepping. Free.
- Fridays: 7-8pm with Country Bandits for Country Swing. Free.
- Saturdays: 5-6pm for beginners, 6-7pm for improvement. With Art & Elaine Corral teaching Line Dancing. $5 per person.
LOCATION
Put it into your GPS: 6622 E. Tanque Verde Rd., west of the intersection where Grant Rd. becomes Kolb Rd. If you need more details for the current bands playing, call them at 520-298-0434.
Whiskey Roads
We were glad when this place opened.
Because there was no country dancing Tucson style on the northwest side of town since The New West closed in 2002. And it's the one closest to our home.
It's a Bar & Grill with a pretty extensive variety menu for lunch and dinner Saturday & Sundays, with a Sunday brunch, too.
- They have early bird food specials Wed-Sat, 4-7pm.
- Happy Hour drink specials, Wed-Sat, 4-7pm.
- Check out their Friday Fish Fry deal from 4-7pm.
- They rotate a "Beer of the Month" pints for $5.
DANCING/MUSIC
It gets pretty busy on the weekends. Reservations recommended for meals.
- The dance floor is a good size, they claim it's the "biggest dance floor in Southern Arizona." We won't dispute that fact.
- Stop in and publicly exercise your vocals at Sunday Night Karaoke, 9:30pm-1:30am.
- Or listen to (and dance to!) the bands on Fri., Sat. & Sun. Sometimes a live DJ produces the sounds.
- FREE dance lessons with Country Bandits, from 7-8pm, Saturdays.
They also observe some fun yearly holidays like Valentine's Day 💝and St. Patrick's Day ☘️ (we're Irish, and have been there for their corned beef & cabbage).
LOCATION
In the Foothills Mall, southwestern corner of the mall building.
- West of Barnes & Noble, a bit behind Applebees.
- 2290 West Ina Road, west of the La Cholla Blvd intersection.
- Contact for more details: whiskeyroadsinfo@gmail.com or 520-219-0134.
The Outlaw Bar & Grill
For the bar's size, the dance floor could almost be described as huge! It's been around for quite a while, attracts many locals, as it's also a neighborhood bar.
They bill themselves as "your friendly neighborhood dive bar & grill" and we'd say that's pretty accurate.
- They're open every night.
- Bands on the weekends, which is the most popular time here.
- You might catch some FREE country dance lessons on Fri/Sat nights.
- Special room for karaoke lovers, each night.
- Have traditional bar food, like burgers and fries.
LOCATION: 1302 W. Roger Road, just east of Flowing Wells Rd. More details: TheOutlawArizona@gmail.com or call 520-888-3910.
Bonus Country Dancing-Like Spots
These aren't your traditional venues for country dancing in Tucson. But they could be worth a look.
Cowpony Bar
The first time we tried this place, we were laughing about its name. Is it some kind of weird hybrid animal?
It's a small homey bar, with a western style vibe & lots of character. Not a true bar for country dancing in Tucson. As they don't technically have a dance floor. But you know how that is - sometimes people will dance in the aisles. (We've done that!)
- Open everyday from 11-2am.
- They often have live music, usually featuring local performers. Never a cover.
- Plus there's a DJ, or order up your favorite tunes on the Juke Box Controlled From Your Phone.
- Karaoke on Sundays with Rod Restless.
- 9 Big Screen TVs to keep track of your favorite team.
LOCATION: 6510 E Tanque Verde Rd, right after the big curve on Wilmott going westward. Just about hidden from view, it's set back. Turn into the Zio Pepe parking lot, You'll See it Back Aways.
For more details call 520-721-2781.
Southern Arizona Dance Center
This dance hall focuses on the more traditional country dance styles. Like Square, Round and Contra Dancing. The sponsors (Square and Round Dance Association of Southern Arizona: SARDASA) say it's "where to dance in Southern Arizona."
- If you already know how to do this style of country dancing Tucson has the place for you.
- But if you want to learn these traditional styles of country dancing Tucson has the place for you.
Check Here for This Listing of What's Happening - to make your plan. For more details, contact them by phone at 520-216-4455.
DANCE HALL LOCATION: 4801 E 29th Street, east of S. Swan Rd.
Special Country Dance Events
Not held weekly, but if you like outdoor venues or bigger country dance nights, see these.
Country Fever Tucson - Larger festival-style event that's also family-friendly. Held about once a year. Line dance lessons, line dance competition, live country entertainment with featured bands. Reasonably priced tickets, kids under 12 FREE.
- Hosted By Bros Entertainment LLC.
- For more details: brosentertainmentllc@gmail.com
Country Nights at Medella Vina Ranch – Outdoor desert country event 5-10pm on the second Friday of most months. Dance lessons, live bands, open dancing.
- Need tickets for brews, bands and dancing area. Free to browse (and buy) at The Bandit's Western Market, and food trucks.
- LOCATION: 4450 S. Houghton Road. Make a right turn at the eastern end of Golf Links, entry down a bit on the right.
- More details, call 520-298-1983.
Country Classic Dance-a-Thon – Sponsored by the Tucson Rodeo Foundation, and held at The Maverick (see above). Typically on an autumn Sunday, from 1-5pm. Annual social dance event at The Maverick (listed above). Contests with rodeo tickets as prizes:
- Two swing contests
- Country dance contest
- Western Costume contest
Continued raffle tickets all day: 50/50, silent auction, and a belt buck. For more details on the next event's info email events@tucsonrodeofoundation.org
Best Times & Tips for Country Dancing Tucson
Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights are usually when country dancing Tucson has the busiest dance floor. Most clubs have line dance lessons in the early evening (usually around 7-8pm). Great offerings if you’re new to two-stepping or swing. Classes are inexpensive or free, and help you blend into the dance floor.
Cover charges and schedules vary by venue, night of the week and the particular event or band. We recommend searching the honky-tonk's social media to confirm what's happening the day of your plans. Or use the contact info above.
Peak nights at The Maverick: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday are usually most active for country dancing and lessons. That's usually when they have live music.
REFERENCES
The Maverick Turns 60, KVOA News. kvoa.com/news/tucsons-the-maverick-turns-60/article_37ca1596-9a0f-11ed-9c75-bb9c6f14256e.html
Maverick Events, tucsonmaverick.com/event-calendar
Whiskey Roads' Events, whiskeyroadstucson.com/tucson-whiskey-roads-events
The Outlaw Bar & Grill, facebook.com/theoutlawarizona/
Southern Arizona Dance Center, sardasa.org/
Event Sponsor, Country Fever, brosentertainmentllc.com/countryfevertucson
Country Nights at Medella Vina Ranch, eventbrite.com/e/country-nights-2nd-friday-of-the-month-tickets-1415868353359
Country Classic Dance-a-Thon, tucsonrodeofoundation.org/event/tucson-rodeo-foundation-country-classic-dance-a-thon/
Takeaways for country Dancing Tucson
We hope you liked this list for country dancing Tucson style. We've always been a couple to love this type of dancing, and have been to most of these places. So we wanted to give you an authentic overview, when you're thinking of a fun evening out.
Several festival events also happen yearly. Some are family-friendly.
And if you didn't find quite what you were looking for, try Our Page for Tucson Arizona's Nightlife, or even check out even more fun evenings at Entertainment in Tucson Arizona.