Concerts in the Courtyard Returns for the 25/26 Season

Published on September 12, 2025

The band XPLOSION performing on stage at Concerts in the Courtyard in 2023.

MARANA - The Town of Marana's Concerts in the Courtyard returns for its fourth full year for the 25-26 season with free family fun and music at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex.

The outdoor concert series is kicking off its 2025 Fall shows with the energetic Latin/Country band, XPLOSION, for Hispanic Heritage Night. You can learn more about this band HERE.

The concert is set for Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. To support the Hispanic Heritage Night theme, local Gladden Farms resident and Mexican artist, Victor Navarro, will be showcasing some of his recent works and offering information about his current exhibit at the Tucson International Airport, plus three Hispanic-owned food trucks will be available for guests to enjoy: Taco Rico, Empanadas el Dominicano and El Desierto Waters.

Guests are encouraged to bring canned or non-perishable food item to donate to the Marana Food Bank at all Marana Events in 2025.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Hispanic Heritage Night

LOCATION: 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana AZ 85653.

The line-up of bands for the rest of the season are:

Blondie All Over on Thursday, October 16^th at the Town of Marana's Halloween Treat Trail
Garrett James & the Wanderers on Thursday, November 20th
JOVERT Steel Drum Band on Thursday, December 11^th
Wildcat Jazz Band on Thursday February, 19, 2026
Tunesmith on Thursday, March 19, 2026
Little House of Funk on Thursday, April 16. 2026
Billy Shaw Jr. Band on Thursday, May 21, 2026

ABOUT CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD

Established in 2022, Concerts in the Courtyard is a FREE outdoor concert series presented by Marana Parks & Recreation at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex. Concerts are from 5-7PM on the Third Thursday of the month in both the Fall and Spring for a total of eight concerts in a season. Note: There is no January concert due to seasonal weather. The series focuses on offering a diverse array of genres while supporting local musical talent by booking only Southern Arizona bands. In addition, food trucks provide guests readily available dining options to enjoy during the show. Each concert has a thematic focus presented by Town Departments and/or Community Partners who offer fun, promotional opportunities that provide resources, knowledge, and experiences for the public to enjoy.

Click here to learn about concert themes, food trucks, details and more.

CONTACT

Note to media: Event photos are available upon request.

Email Recreation Supervisor, Shelby Scheer, at sscheer@maranaaz.gov.