Your New Year’s Eve plans are officially set for A Time Traveler’s New Year’s Eve! On December 31st, we’re turning the clock back and opening multiple portals inside our historic building⏱️ You’ll…
($45-$75 | 6:30pm, 8:30pm & 11pm Shows) Step into the glamour of Old Hollywood this New Year’s Eve at The Century Room for a dazzling evening of music, elegance, and celebration! This…
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 21+ – General Admission: $15 + Dice fees – GA Ticket + Whiskey Tasting: $50 + Dice fees – GA Ticket + Whiskey Tasting + Rare…
9am-3pm – $5 suggested donation – Dillinger Daybreak: $50 + Dice fees Celebrate the capture of John Dillinger! $5 donation reserves your seat! Proceeds support The Tucson Fire Foundation and The California…
($30-$40 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Bassist Brian Bromberg returns to the Century Room for a special two night residency with his Classic Jazz Quintet. Brice Winston (sax)… Read more
($30-$40 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Bassist Brian Bromberg returns to the Century Room for a special two night residency with his Classic Jazz Quintet.
Brice Winston (sax) Jason Catder (trumpet) Tom Zink (piano) Brian Bromberg (bass) Charles Ruggiero (drums)
BRIAN BROMBERG
Born into a family of musicians in Tucson, Arizona, Brian Bromberg began his journey as a drummer at just two years old. By age 13, he was playing professionally and later discovered his passion for the bass in junior high. After years of dedicated practice, he caught the attention of jazz great Stan Getz, joining his quintet at 19 and touring the world.
Brian’s solo career began in 1986 with A New Day, followed by several successful albums, including Magic Rain and BASSically Speaking, which solidified his reputation as a virtuoso bassist and composer. He seamlessly blends genres, from straight-ahead jazz to smooth and funky grooves, gaining recognition for both his innovative bass techniques and captivating compositions.
His versatility shines across diverse projects like Thicker Than Water and the holiday-themed Celebrate Me Home, showcasing his ability to blend jazz, R&B, and Latin rhythms. With numerous chart-topping albums, Bromberg remains a dynamic force in jazz, continually pushing musical boundaries.
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $12 / Day of Show $15 + Dice fees | All Ages Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $12 / Day of Show $15 + Dice fees | All Ages
10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ Purr Fridays are for the party animals! High energy Tech House and Club Hits, each week with a rotating lineup of college and local DJs & drink… Read more
10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
Purr Fridays are for the party animals! High energy Tech House and Club Hits, each week with a rotating lineup of college and local DJs & drink specials!
10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ Dance, drink, and hang out with us on the plaza! ✨House + Hip Hop✨ $3 PBR $4 TRULY $5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT Read more
10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
Dance, drink, and hang out with us on the plaza!
✨House + Hip Hop✨
$3 PBR
$4 TRULY
$5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT
($10-$15 + Dice fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for late night with Scott Black on Trumpet !! Scott Black (trumpet) Erik Nakanishi (sax) Adam Gay… Read more
($10-$15 + Dice fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for late night with Scott Black on Trumpet !!
Scott Black (trumpet)
Erik Nakanishi (sax)
Adam Gay (bass)
Tim Rachbach (drums)
Festival: 10am-5pm Afterparty: 5pm-2am All Welcome! The 4th Annual Black Owned Business (BOB) Festival welcomes all people and ages to come together to share in the celebration of Black business resilience. The… Read more
Festival: 10am-5pm
Afterparty: 5pm-2am
All Welcome!
The 4th Annual Black Owned Business (BOB) Festival welcomes all people and ages to come together to share in the celebration of Black business resilience. The event features interactive activities, live music, art, dance, vendors, food trucks and information about the thriving Black community in Arizona.
($30-$40 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Bassist Brian Bromberg returns to the Century Room for a special two night residency with his Classic Jazz Quintet. Brice Winston (sax)… Read more
($30-$40 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Bassist Brian Bromberg returns to the Century Room for a special two night residency with his Classic Jazz Quintet.
Brice Winston (sax) Jason Catder (trumpet) Tom Zink (piano) Brian Bromberg (bass) Charles Ruggiero (drums)
BRIAN BROMBERG
Born into a family of musicians in Tucson, Arizona, Brian Bromberg began his journey as a drummer at just two years old. By age 13, he was playing professionally and later discovered his passion for the bass in junior high. After years of dedicated practice, he caught the attention of jazz great Stan Getz, joining his quintet at 19 and touring the world.
Brian’s solo career began in 1986 with A New Day, followed by several successful albums, including Magic Rain and BASSically Speaking, which solidified his reputation as a virtuoso bassist and composer. He seamlessly blends genres, from straight-ahead jazz to smooth and funky grooves, gaining recognition for both his innovative bass techniques and captivating compositions.
His versatility shines across diverse projects like Thicker Than Water and the holiday-themed Celebrate Me Home, showcasing his ability to blend jazz, R&B, and Latin rhythms. With numerous chart-topping albums, Bromberg remains a dynamic force in jazz, continually pushing musical boundaries.
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $11 / Day of Show $15 + Dice fees | 21+ Foundations established with jazz fundamentals, Gospel environments, flavored by the experiences that only life… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $11 / Day of Show $15 + Dice fees | 21+
Foundations established with jazz fundamentals, Gospel environments, flavored by the experiences that only life can provide, Travis Motley Sr. and Luis Rodriguez, The Powers That Be is a dynamic band born from brotherhood, faith, and musical excellence. Former bandmates who reunited years later, Travis and Luis built the group on shared roots in Neo Soul, R&B, reggae and hip-hop, with flares from jazz and touches of gospel influence —a sound both soulful and electrifying. The band’s name was inspired by Luis’s father, a fellow musician whose legacy continues to guide their vision. Together, they aim to raise the bar for live music, delivering a versatile array of performances, blending rich harmonies, heartfelt groove, and timeless artistry that uplifts every stage they touch.
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ Come hangout and dance on the Hotel Congress Plaza with Sounds by Posi! He’ll be changing it up every week so, don’t miss out! $3… Read more
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
Come hangout and dance on the Hotel Congress Plaza with Sounds by Posi! He’ll be changing it up every week so, don’t miss out!
$3 PBR
$4 TRULY
$5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+ PHENOMENA Intentionally crafted to pull you deeper into the night and onto the dance floor, Walters the Don crafts a diverse and immersive sonic experience… Read more
Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+
PHENOMENA
Intentionally crafted to pull you deeper into the night and onto the dance floor, Walters the Don crafts a diverse and immersive sonic experience for Saturdays nights in the club.
Expect a hypnotic selection from artists like Chris Lake, Cloonee, Max Styler, John Summit, PAWSA, Crankdat, Tape B, Subtronics, and ISOKNOCK blended with club anthems from Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Charli XCX, Lil Jon, Doechii, Sexyy Red, Bad Bunny, Los Tucanes, and more!
Photo galleries, themed parties, the occasional opportunity to dance on stage is what you can expect.
Walters The Don and Club Congress presents the next evolution for Electronic Music at Hotel Congress!
$3 PBR
$4 TRULY
$5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT
Jaca Zulu is a musical artist/DJ from Tucson by way of Sacramento, CA. He started off MCing for Quinces and weddings while playing a variety of music. You can catch him jammin… Read more
Jaca Zulu is a musical artist/DJ from Tucson by way of Sacramento, CA. He started off MCing for Quinces and weddings while playing a variety of music. You can catch him jammin out these days with hip hop from all eras, old and new, house music and indie funk.
($10-$15 + Dice Fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with multi-instrumentalist Max Beckman and his band! Read more
($10-$15 + Dice Fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm Sets) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with multi-instrumentalist Max Beckman and his band!
Haunted Hotel Tours will be available September 3rd through October 29th. – Wednesdays at 6pm – Sundays at 2pm & 3pm – Run Time: 30 minutes Adults $15 | Kids $10 For… Read more
Haunted Hotel Tours will be available September 3rd through October 29th.
– Wednesdays at 6pm
– Sundays at 2pm & 3pm
– Run Time: 30 minutes
Adults $15 | Kids $10
For over a century, the Hotel Congress has stood at the heart of Tucson, a living witness to the city’s history—and to those who refuse to leave it behind. Built in 1919, the hotel was designed for travelers stepping off the Southern Pacific line, with guest rooms, a café, a beauty shop, a barber, and the now-famous Tap Room bar. Yet beneath the grandeur of its architecture lies something far older: the land itself has been continuously inhabited for thousands of years, making Tucson one of North America’s oldest, and most haunted, living communities.
On this 30-minute walking tour, you’ll be let in on the hotel’s best-kept secrets. Meet the lace-shrouded lady of the staircase, drifting through the lobby trailing the faint scent of roses; the Victorian Gentleman in Room 214, quietly surveying the plaza in seersucker and top hat; the Locksmith’s Apprentice, tinkering at unseen locks; Vince, the butter-knife handyman, still tending to his work decades after his passing; and the Lady in White, whose presence has startled more than a few male guests. You’ll even hear the story of infamous bank robber John Dillinger, who passed through Hotel Congress in 1934 before a fire exposed his gang’s presence and led to his capture—without a single shot fired.
The tour wraps up in the rarely seen séance room, a space of quiet reflection, lingering echoes, and centuries of footsteps—perfect for anyone curious enough to step just a little closer to the unexplained. It’s more than a ghost tour; it’s a backstage pass to a living portrait of Hotel Congress, where history, humanity, and spirits mingle in plain sight.
Please note: the elevator was destroyed in the famous 1934 fire—guests must climb one flight of stairs to reach the haunted rooms.
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 4:30pm) Come celebrate pianist Jonathan Hines Univeristy of Arizona senior recital! This is the culmination of years of work and study, so come support Jonathan as he… Read more
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 4:30pm) Come celebrate pianist Jonathan Hines Univeristy of Arizona senior recital! This is the culmination of years of work and study, so come support Jonathan as he closes this important chapter.
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until… Read more
($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until 9:30pm. Musicians who sit in get in free!
Congratulations, you’re booked! You’re the star at Late Night Karaoke this Sunday in the club – FREE from 10PM – 2AM Read more
Congratulations, you’re booked! You’re the star at Late Night Karaoke this Sunday in the club – FREE from 10PM – 2AM
($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm…. Read more
($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra, plus classics from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and much more! An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!
Some of the musicians you can expect to see on Mondays:
Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster, Fred Hayes (drums) Colin McIlrath, Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace, Chris Peña, Peter Saxe (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Tim Buechler (bari sax) Ben Canfield, Simeon Roth, Dave Long (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi, Joseph Rader (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jibrael Alsooz, Jason Carder (trumpet).
w/ Sisters and Holy Nitemare + La Cerca Doors 6:30pm | Show 7pm | Advance $15 / Day of Show $20 + Dice fees | 16+ Season to Risk are an indie… Read more
w/ Sisters and Holy Nitemare + La Cerca
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7pm | Advance $15 / Day of Show $20 + Dice fees | 16+
Season to Risk are an indie noise rock band from Kansas City, Missouri formed in 1989 by singer Steve Tulipana, guitarist Duane Trower and bass player Paul Malinowski (Shiner). They met while playing hardcore shows at legendary punk venue The Outhouse in high school years and formed Season to Risk in college. Season to Risk built an audience for their genre-bending (post-hardcore, noise rock, math rock) music by touring relentlessly, playing shows as a young band with legends like Killing Joke, Prong, Killdozer, and the Melvins. The band toured constantly throughout North America, returning home briefly for a few days or weeks. Early songs were written with Tim Dow of Shiner drumming.
($15-$25 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room with special guest Homero Ceron. Grupo Arizona is a dynamic classical and jazz fusion chamber ensemble… Read more
($15-$25 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Grupo Arizona returns to the Century Room with special guest Homero Ceron.
Grupo Arizona is a dynamic classical and jazz fusion chamber ensemble rooted in Mexican and Latin musical traditions, based in Tucson, Arizona. Their mission is to elevate and expand the reach of the rich musical genres from Mexico and across Latin America. Their performances pay homage to the original artists while also serving as a creative outlet for them to explore their own musical education and creativity through unique arrangements.
($15-$25 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Set) Jacob Khalil is a New York City-based singer, pianist, and songwriter known for his uplifting original songs and “a voice that soothes the soul” (FOX… Read more
($15-$25 + DICE fees | 6:30pm Set) Jacob Khalil is a New York City-based singer, pianist, and songwriter known for his uplifting original songs and “a voice that soothes the soul” (FOX 5 NY). Described by The New Yorker as “affable and sunny,” Jacob blends jazz influences with a fresh modern sensibility, drawing comparisons to John Legend and Harry Connick Jr. He’s performed on Saturday Night Live with Sam Smith and headlined sold-out shows at Birdland. Since moving to NYC in 2020, the Texas native become a regular at venues like Birdland, City Winery, and Mercury Lounge.
He will be joined by Max Beckman on bass.
w/ Kryge & L’Montage Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $10 / Day of Show $15 + Dice fees | 16+ Come support local queer stoner jazz band in launching their… Read more
w/ Kryge & L’Montage
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $10 / Day of Show $15 + Dice fees | 16+
Come support local queer stoner jazz band in launching their album into the world and sending off their beloved sax player to the PNW. Merch, good times, and weird music abound.
($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 8:30pm-10:30pm) Come to the Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! Each lounge hosts a rotating cast of All-Star house bands and… Read more
($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 8:30pm-10:30pm) Come to the Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! Each lounge hosts a rotating cast of All-Star house bands and features our Viscount Legend Soul Organ designed by the late great Joey DeFrancesco, complete with the Leslie Speaker. The Viscount Soul organ is a modern recreation of vintage Hammond B3 instruments, which were made famous by jazz organists like Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Young, Brother Jack McDuff & Dr. Lonnie Smith. The Century Room’s Viscount Legend Soul is provided courtesy of the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation.
This week features Tucson Jazz Hero and music legend Lamont Arthur with his band ORGANizmo featuring Joshua Carruthers on drums and Ken Barry on sax.
House band will play an opening set at 8:30pm followed by a jam sesison. Musicians who sit in get in free!
9pm-1am | FREE | 21+ Come be yourself! TEMPO🗯️: the party every Thursday where DJs, vendors, and homies meet to put you on! Cheapest drinks all week👊🏼 Calling all creators: Inviting Dj’s,… Read more
9pm-1am | FREE | 21+
Come be yourself! TEMPO🗯️: the party every Thursday where DJs, vendors, and homies meet to put you on! Cheapest drinks all week👊🏼
Calling all creators: Inviting Dj’s, Beat Makers, Artists & Music Lovers to join us to play whatever makes you feel most. Rotating Genres, Creative Blends, Amateurs & Experts all welcome here.
We’re launching a collectible Tempo card – consider it your key to elevated, impromptu perks you when least expect it! 😉👌🏽
Timing | Energy | Movement | Performance | Originality
Hosted by: @waltersthedon⚡️ | 🌝 @good.day.good.night 🌚
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Bruce Amory Halper is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work is shaped by his New York City roots, his international travels,… Read more
($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Bruce Amory Halper is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work is shaped by his New York City roots, his international travels, and his lifelong passion for The Great American Songbook. Come hear Bruce swing through classics from Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Barbara Streisand and more.
Bruce Halper (vocals) Angelo Versace (piano) Thøger Tentens Lund (bass) Arthur Vint (drums) + Special Guests!
He began his musical journey at the age of eleven, studying piano, drums, and voice, and performing at New York’s Hoffmann School. By sixteen, he was drumming and singing professionally in Tucson, Arizona—already recording jingles and performing live. In his twenties, he became a sought-after sideman, playing and recording with artists who had audiences around the globe.
Halper’s career highlights include playing with Rainer Ptacek and his band Das Combo, and a two-decade run with the “quintessential desert rock band” the Sidewinders (later renamed the Sandrubies). With the Sidewinders, he recorded two albums for RCA and another for Polygram, earning critical acclaim and reaching No. 5 on Billboard’s college radio charts.
Following European tours in 1999 and 2000 with the Sidewinders and legendary bassist Mike Davis (MC5), Halper began collaborating with the duo Colwell—a musical partnership that continues to this day.
In 2001, Halper launched his solo career as a vocalist and bandleader, performing classic jazz and popular songs with some of the finest musicians in the jazz community. His repertoire draws from the rich legacy of 20th-century American music.
Over the years, Halper has been recognized not only for his musicianship, but also for his charisma and artistic range. He has been described as a “bon vivant” by The Arizona Daily Star and “a renaissance man” by Tucson Weekly.
Bruce is currently collaborating with bassist and musical director Thøger Tetens Lund and a talented circle of jazz artists and vocalists. He plans to record a new album featuring a blend of jazz and pop material, and tour alongside some of his longtime musical partners. Whether on stage or in the studio, Halper continues to share his love of timeless music, bringing soul and style to every performance.
“When Halper sings about life and love, you know he’s lived it. He’s speaking directly to your heart and soul.” (Naim Amor)
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 18+ – Student: $5 + Dice fees – Early Bird: $10 + Dice fees – General Admission: Advance $15 / Day of Show $20 + Dice… Read more
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 18+
– Student: $5 + Dice fees
– Early Bird: $10 + Dice fees
– General Admission: Advance $15 / Day of Show $20 + Dice fees
Celebrate The Great Gatsby’s 100th birthday with us! Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby has long been hailed as one of the great American novels. A quintessentially American story of money and love, of class and desire, of wealth and the deceptive shimmer of success, The Great Gatsby continues to impress readers as both a depiction of jazz-age opulence and an excavation of its causes and consequences. We invite you to step into Fitzgerald’s brilliantly crystalline prose and experience The Great Gatsby first hand in an immersive evening designed to bring words to life. Featuring live music from The Genevra Kings, burlesque from Queerd Science (acts from Like Candy & Doxy Divine), readings by the 1920’s Poetry Salon, drink specials, giveaways, a costume contest, dancers, and performances from the stage play, The Great Gatsby birthday party offers an opportunity to live a jazz-age dream. Costumes are encouraged, so wear your favorite 1920’s finery.
The Great Gatsby: An Immersive Birthday Party is presented with The UA Reading Initiative. The UA Reading Initiative was formed in 2024 in response to the perceived need to study and promote reading as a crucial skill in the current moment of AI, digital technology, and short-attention media. For more information or to get involved, please contact Paul Hurh (jphurh@arizona.edu) or Johanna Skibsrud (jskibsrud@arizona.edu).
9pm | 21+ Advance $21 | Day of Show $25 + Dice fees “Not a band. Not DJ’s. We throw parties for the music we love.” Greetings campers! Pack your knapsacks and… Read more
9pm | 21+
Advance $21 | Day of Show $25 + Dice fees
“Not a band. Not DJ’s. We throw parties for the music we love.”
Greetings campers! Pack your knapsacks and lace up your hiking boots! We cordially invite you to Camp Emo Nite at Club Congress on August 16th! Gather ur cabin crew & get ready to sing along to all ur fave emo campfire songs. Let’s meet under the flagpole for a night of emo escapades and camaraderie!
Emo nite gives a f*ck will be donating a portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold to flood relief efforts benefiting victims of the kerr county floods.
