Sundays in the Garden

About this event

Make the most of a Sunday afternoon with live music under the shady canopy of Tohono Chul’s Performance Garden. Presented in partnership with the Tucson Guitar Society , Sundays in the Garden features a rotating lineup of local musicians in one of the garden’s most inviting outdoor settings.

Grab a seat, enjoy the music, and stop by the Garden Bistro Bar for beer, wine, prickly pear lemonade, and our famous prickly pear margaritas.

Dates: Sundays, Oct. 4 to Nov. 29, 2026

Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Admission: Free with museum admission. Free for members. Free for children under 2.

November 1, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Nelly Hawley-Hayes Trio

Jazz Vocal Combo

DownBeat Award-winning jazz vocalist Nelly Hawley-Hayes brings more than 20 years of performance experience and a passion for the timeless sounds of classic jazz. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Nelly is known for her warm, versatile vocals and intimate performance style, drawing inspiration from jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan, and Anita O’Day.

Believing in music’s ability to connect and heal, Nelly brings a personal touch to every performance. She has appeared at venues throughout Tucson, including The Century Room, Hotel Congress, Gaslight Music Hall, the Tucson Folk Festival, and the Tucson Festival of Books, as well as jazz clubs in Virginia.

• November 8 — No Concert due to Terruño: Flavors of the Desert

• November 15 — Scott Jeffers | World Fusion Multi-Instrumentalist

• November 22 — Carla Fabris | Solo Harp

• November 29 — Diana Schaible | Classical Guitar

From Tohono Chul