Tucson/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on November 08, 2019
Explore 3 best budget-friendly music venues in TucsonChicago Bar | Photo: Linda B./Yelp

Looking to try the best music venues in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable music venues in Tucson, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Surly Wench Pub

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Topping the list is Surly Wench Pub. Located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., the bar and music venue, which offers burgers and more, is the highest-rated low-priced music venue in Tucson, boasting four stars out of 166 reviews on Yelp. The bar features live and DJ music on the weekends.

2. Chicago Bar

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Next up isĀ Chicago Bar, situated at 5954 E. Speedway Blvd. With four stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp, the bar, music venue and karaoke spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.

"Chicago Bar has long been known for great live music," per the history section of its Yelp profile. "We have amazing blues, reggae/dance hall music, southwestern Americana, open jams and a lot more. Great place for dancing the night away."

3. Solar Culture

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Solar Culture, located at 31 E. Toole Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly art gallery and music venue 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews. The venue features DJ and live music nights.


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