Rialto Theatre Foundation

The Rialto Theatre Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the stewardship and preservation of the historic Rialto Theatre, a unique entertainment venue and cornerstone of downtown Tucson, offering a broad range of high-quality performing arts that are reflective of the diverse and vibrant community it serves.

Opening in 1920 as a home for motion pictures and vaudeville, the Rialto Theatre has provided Tucsonans with nearly a century of cultural history. The Rialto has been also a successful component and catalyst of downtown Tucson's ongoing revitalization, serving as both an economic engine and a cultural powerhouse. Now Tucson's busiest and most beloved live performance venue, the Rialto Theatre Foundation presents more than 350 shows annually, and continues to enchant patrons who come to visit the Theatre from far and wide.

Thousands of historic theatres around the country have been torn down in the last few decades - their history paved over and their potential lost forever. The Rialto is lucky to have survived for nearly a century, and it is now the mission of the Rialto Theatre Foundation, with the help of our members, partners, and the community at large, to sustain the historic Theatre for future generations. Thank you for supporting YOUR Rialto Theatre!