Tucson gem show 2027: dates, venues and tickets
Updated . Dates and prices come from the organizers and Visit Tucson; check them again just before you go.
Every winter Tucson hosts more than 50 gem, mineral and fossil shows at more than 40 locations, according to Visit Tucson. The best-known one, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show run by the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, closes the season on February 11–14, 2027.
- Whole showcase
- January 27 – February 14, 2027; more than 50 shows
- Main show (TGMS)
- February 11–14, 2027, Tucson Convention Center
- TGMS tickets
- $15; 2-day $26; age 14 and under free with a paying adult
- Open to the public?
- More than 80% of shows; some are trade only
The main show: TGMS 2027
- What: the 72nd Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. The 2027 theme is “Minerals as Art – The Art of Minerals”.
- Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701.
- When: Thursday to Saturday, February 11–13, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, February 14, 10 am to 4 pm.
- Tickets: $15 for adults ($14 plus a $1 ticket tax), $26 for two days, free for children 14 and under with a paying adult. TGMS does not sell tickets itself: buy them at the door or at the Tucson Convention Center box office.
- Discount day: Friday, February 12, 2027 is Military and Senior Citizens Day (62 and over).
- Who can buy: it is open to the public, with retail dealers in the Exhibition Hall and Ballroom.
Other big shows in 2027
| Show | 2027 dates | Venue | Who can enter | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Gem Show on 22nd Street | Jan 28 – Feb 14 | 993 S Freeway | Open to the public; wholesale buying needs a tax ID or business license* | Free |
| JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show | Jan 27 – Feb 7 | Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Rd | Public with a ticket; trade buyers free with registration | $25 plus fees for the public |
| AGTA GemFair Tucson | Jan 31 – Feb 4 | Tucson Convention Center | Trade only* | Free to the trade* |
| GJX Gem & Jewelry Exchange | Jan 30 – Feb 4 | GJX Pavilion, 198 S. Granada Ave. | Trade only* | Free to qualified buyers* |
* From the XPO Press show directory; we could not read the organizer’s own site. Check with the organizer before you plan around it.
The XPO Press directory also lists the Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show (January 28 – February 9), the Kino Gem & Mineral Show (January 28 – February 14) and the Mineral & Fossil Marketplace (January 28 – February 15). We could not confirm their venues with the organizers.
Buying wholesale
- Trade shows need credentials, such as a business license, according to Visit Tucson.
- JOGS asks US retailers for one of: a business license, a tax certificate, or a sales and use tax permit related to the gem or jewelry industry.
- GJX and AGTA ask for a tax ID, an EIN or a business license, according to the XPO Press directory.
Parking and getting around
- Park downtown. Visit Tucson suggests any downtown garage; downtown has more than 9,000 public spaces in garages and lots, plus more than 1,800 metered spaces you can pay by phone.
- Ride free. Sun Tran buses and the Sun Link streetcar were fare free when we checked; the streetcar does not take cash.
- JOGS shuttle. JOGS runs its own free shuttle, operated by MS Transportation.
- Hours vary by show. Most open between 8 and 10 a.m. and close between 6 and 8 p.m.
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Questions
When is the Tucson gem show in 2027?
The citywide Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase runs January 27 – February 14, 2027, according to Visit Tucson. The main Tucson Gem and Mineral Show (TGMS) is February 11–14, 2027.
Where is the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show held?
At the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. The other shows are spread over more than 40 locations across the city.
How much are tickets to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show?
Adult admission is $15 ($14 plus a $1 convention center ticket tax), a 2-day ticket is $26, and children 14 and under get in free with a paying adult. TGMS does not sell tickets itself: buy them at the door or at the Tucson Convention Center box office.
Is the Tucson gem show open to the public?
Mostly. Visit Tucson says more than 80% of the shows are open to the public, while wholesale shows need trade credentials such as a business license. TGMS and the 22nd Street show are public; JOGS sells public tickets; AGTA GemFair and GJX are trade only, according to the XPO Press directory.
What are the hours?
TGMS is open Thursday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Across the showcase, shows open between 8 and 10 a.m. and close between 6 and 8 p.m., according to Visit Tucson.
Where do I park, and is there a shuttle?
Visit Tucson suggests any downtown garage; downtown has more than 9,000 public parking spaces in garages and lots, and city buses and the streetcar were fare free when we checked. JOGS runs its own free shuttle.
