Borderlands Theater strives to build equitable, joyful, and meaningful collaborations with the local community through innovative theater and responsive cultural programs ingrained in the heritage, narratives, and lived experiences of peoples rooted across the Sonoran Desert.
Borderlands Theater’s 40th Season
Making, Breaking, and Celebrating Tradition
For forty years, Borderlands Theater has uplifted the stories, artists, and communities of the US-Mexico borderlands. Join us as we celebrate our history and look toward the next forty years.
Save 20% with a Season Pass
Experience all three productions for $143, or choose a two-show pass to Barrio Stories and American Mariachi for $80.
Your season pass reserves your seat while supporting local artists and theater rooted in the Sonoran experience.
2026–2027 Season
Barrio Stories: 10-Year Celebration
November 12–15, 2026
Alva B. Torres Plaza – Tucson Convention Center
Borderlands Theater’s beloved theatrical festival returns for a milestone celebration honoring the histories, memories, and lived experiences of Tucson’s oldest barrios.
Featuring live theater, heritage workshops, Barrio Viejo tours, and daily concerts.
$55 VIP Pass includes parking, Barrio Viejo tour, and donation entry.
Otherwise $25 suggested donation/pay what you will at the door
Blame of Thrones
Written and directed by Jonathan Heras
January 28-31, 2027
Borderlands Theater at El Pueblo Center
Dinner murder-mystery theater, à la Chicano, returns with telenovela theatrics, family drama, mal ojo, and plenty of laughs.
Winter is coming—with a Borderlands twist.
$79 includes dinner and performance.
American Mariachi
By José Cruz González
Directed by Marc David Pinate
March 5–21, 2027
Leo Rich Theater – Tucson Convention Center
Set in the 1970s, American Mariachi follows a young woman who discovers the healing power of music and dares to enter a tradition long reserved for men.
A joyful, moving celebration of family, memory, and the courage to make tradition your own.
Tickets: $45
Boots & Bacanora Fundraiser
Join us for dinner and dancing! Click the flyer to purchase ticket! For more info click HERE!
Become a Legacy Member
Legacy Members sustain Borderlands with monthly gifts we can count on. Your support helps us pay artists, create new work, keep programs like Barrio Stars accessible, and preserve the stories of our community.
Legacy isn’t built by one person doing everything. It’s built by many people deciding to do something.