TENWEST 365
INNOVATION, CULTURE & CONNECTION ALL YEAR LONG
TENWEST isn’t just a week in March, it’s a year-round celebration of ideas, creativity, and community. From inspiring talks and intimate networking to live performances and cultural experiences, our events keep the spirit of TENWEST alive every season and bring people together to connect, collaborate, and create.
FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS
TENWEST CONNECTS
DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
LOCATION: THE BROADWAY
TIME: 5:30 - 7:30PM
TENWEST Connects, your favorite entrepreneurial meetup, is now year-round, bringing founder spotlights, curated programming, and meaningful connections to keep the TENWEST energy going. The launch event is free, with a small registration fee starting in November to sustain and grow the series.
BACKSTAGE PASS: TENWEST x 10,000 MANIACS
DATE: OCTOBER 5TH, 2025
LOCATION: HISTORIC FOX TUCSON THEATRE
Join us for Backstage Pass, a night of live music, '90s-inspired vibes, and great company at the historic Fox Theatre. The evening begins with a pre-show cocktail and networking reception, followed by balcony seating for an unforgettable performance by the legendary 10,000 Maniacs.
*Backstage Pass ticket included with the purchase of a Festival Insider Pass
TENWEST Connects is now a year-round experience, keeping the conversations, collaborations, and community vibes alive all year long. Each gathering brings people together over local food & drink, with plenty of opportunities to make connections that matter. Think of it as networking without the pressure. Just real people, real conversations, and a good reason to come together. By the time TENWEST 2026 rolls around, you’ll already have familiar faces to greet, new collaborators to meet, and a community that feels like home.
TENWEST CoNNECTS
MADE IN ARIZONA: A TENWEST CONNECTS SPOTLIGHT
Within TENWEST Connects, you’ll also find Made in Arizona, a conversation with entrepreneurs shaping our state. This segment brings local founders to the spotlight to share their stories, challenges, and keys to success. At TENWEST 2025, we featured Manish Shah, CEO & Founder of Maya Tea Company and Transit Tea, Lauren Bailey, CEO & Co-Founder of Upward Projects, and Mike Spangenberg, CEO & Co-Founder of State Forty Eight, and now we’re carrying that same spirit into TENWEST Connects by continuing to highlight the innovators building right here in Arizona.
"Tucson has a lot of amazing people making this city the unique beautiful place that it is. It has revived my ambition to help make Tucson a better place and collaborate more with locals to keep Tucson awesome."
Dan Goers, Owner and Creatographer at Creatography
BE PART OF TENWEST 365
TENWEST isn’t just a week in March, it’s a year-round celebration of ideas, creativity, and community. From inspiring talks and intimate networking to live performances and cultural experiences, our events keep the spirit of TENWEST alive every season and bring people together to connect, collaborate, and create.