Dec 1, 2023 5:00 PM –10:00 PM

Yuletide at Old Tucson

Take a step back in time and experience the holidays the Old West Way, with an immersive experience at Old Tucson!

Yuletide is a fully-immersive experience that combines the Wild Western Wonder of Old Tucson with stunning decor, period costumes, live shows, interactive experiences, and the magic of the holidays. Start a new tradition this year with this unique family event!

Experiences and Shows

The park will be full of holiday-themed immersive attractions, shows, and dining options! Visit Santa at Christmas Cove, see a traditional Mexican-Style Christmas display at La Capilla, take a hayride on a horse-drawn carriage through the Chapparal and past the Mayor's House, see what Krampus is up to in the Iron Door Mine, take a train ride through town and out into the desert, take a ride on the Holiday Carousel, and write a letter to Santa at City Hall!

Tickets

In order to provide a better experience for all guests, timed-entry bookings are required. Tickets can be booked at the attraction website, linked below. Timed entries begin at 5:00 PM each night, and continue until 7:00 PM. Guests are welcome to explore the various shows, experiences, attractions, and dining options until closing at 10:00 PM.

Mapped location of Yuletide at Old Tucson

Old Tucson

Old Tucson 201 Kinney Rd Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 883-0100
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Upcoming Dates

  • Friday, December 1
  • Sunday, December 3
  • Friday, December 8
  • Saturday, December 9
  • Sunday, December 10
  • Thursday, December 14
  • Friday, December 15

Related Experience

Old Tucson

Old Tucson is one of Arizona’s top Wild West attractions, featuring live action stunt shows, musicals and live entertainment, vintage rides for the kids, genuine southwest BBQ and special events throughout the season. (*Please note that not all experiences at Old Tucson are open in the summer. Be sure to check their website for more information)

Step back in time as you make your way through town, walking the same streets made famous by movie legends such as John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Elizabeth Taylor, Steve Martin, Sharon Stone and Martin Short.

Immortalized in more than 400 films and commercial productions, Old Tucson remains the region’s premiere film location.

Every fall, Old Tucson hosts Nightfall, a frightful experience filled with comedy, drama, and mystery that embraces the history of Old Tucson. Southern Arizonans for many years. The park also hosts Yuletide, an immersive, family-friendly combination of the Old West feel and holiday magic!

Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended!

Old Tucson is a movie studio and theme park that showcases the history and culture of the American West. It was founded in the 1950s by Bob Shelton, who reused the set pieces from the film Arizona (1940) that were left behind in Tucson Mountain Park. Since then, Old Tucson has been the filming location for more than 400 productions, including classic Westerns like Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, The High Chaparral, and Tombstone. It has also been a popular tourist attraction, attracting millions of visitors who enjoy its live shows, rides, and attractions. Some people say that Old Tucson is the second most-visited attraction in Arizona after the Grand Canyon! Don't miss out on this must-see Tucson gem!

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