Tacos and Tunes 2025!

Tacos & Tunes is back for two nights of fun, food and music in Downtown Yuma on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4. 

Kick off the weekend on Friday with an incredible car show hosted by Streetwise Car Club from 6 to 11 p.m. Added bonus? All the downtown restaurants will be open for delicious bites while you enjoy the cars and the lively atmosphere! 

Saturday is all about tacos, music and entertainment. From 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, downtown Yuma transforms into Taco Alley, where vendors serve favorites like carne asada, chicken, al pastor and more. Take part in the People’s Choice Taco Competition and vote for your favorite tacos in categories like Best Asada, Best Al Pastor and Most Unique Taco.

Saturday night is packed with live music and high-energy entertainment. Enjoy performances by Amigo Bronco-The Tribute, Santana Ways, and other local bands, and catch the thrilling action of Lucha Libre wrestling!

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a weekend full of great food, live music, and Downtown Yuma excitement at Tacos & Tunes 2025!

Tacos and Tunes Schedule of Events

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
Stage 1

5 p.m. - Roll In
6 p.m. - Car Show
7:30 p.m. - Big Boss Band
10 p.m. - Car Show Awards
11 p.m. - End of Friday Night Events

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
Stage 1

6 p.m. - Yuma Competition Band
6:45 p.m. - Lucha Libre Announcement
7 p.m. - Chavez Family Band
8 p.m. - Taco Winners/Sponsors
8:30 p.m. - Santana Ways
10 p.m. - DJ Performs
10:30 p.m. - Amigo Bronco

Roundabout Performances

7 p.m. - Mariachi Jaliscience

Stage 2 

5 p.m. - Dancer’s Workshop
6 p.m. - Mariachi Jaliscience
7 p.m. - Folklore de Yuma
8:30 p.m. - Mariachi Jaliscience
8:30 p.m. - Yuma Hipsters

North Main Street 

7:30 p.m. - Lucha Libre
Midnight - End of Saturday Night Events

Tacos & Tunes Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is Tacos & Tunes 2025?
A: Tacos & Tunes takes place on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Q: Where is Tacos & Tunes taking place?
A: The festival will be held in Historic Downtown Yuma, on Main Street.

Q: What’s happening on Friday night at Tacos & Tunes?
A: Friday kicks off with an incredible Car Show from 6-11 p.m. While there won’t be food vendors that night, all downtown restaurants will be open, so you can grab dinner while you enjoy the cars!

Q: What time does Tacos & Tunes start on Saturday?
A: Saturday runs from 5 p.m. until midnight, packed with tacos, live music and family fun.

Q: What food will be available on Saturday?
A: Saturday is all about tacos! Taco Alley will be filled with vendors serving up favorites like carne asada, chicken, al pastor and more unique flavors.

Q: Is there a taco competition?
A: Yes! You can join the People’s Choice Taco Competition and vote for your favorite tacos in categories like Best Asada, Best Al Pastor and Most Unique Taco.

Q: How much is admission to Tacos & Tunes?
A: That's the best part of all ... admission is free! 

Q: Is this a family-friendly event?
A: Absolutely! Tacos & Tunes offers fun, food and music for all ages. Bring your family, friends and neighbors downtown for the weekend.

Q: What bands are playing at Tacos & Tunes? 
A: We've got a great lineup! On Friday night, Big Boss Band takes the stage. Saturday, we have the Chavez Family Band, Santana Ways, Amigo Bronco and more!