The University of Arizona College of Humanities invites you to join us for the 2026 Tucson Humanities Festival: PLAY, a series of events and special guests, including a conversation with legendary Wildcat Steve Kerr and Coach Tommy Lloyd.
Life is a game and humans are here to play! We play as children not only to have fun, but to learn cultural norms, social bonds and how to handle life’s ups and downs. We play as adults for recreation, camaraderie and competition. We play at every age to add richness and joy to our lives. We play games, sports and music, from the sandbox to the soccer pitch to the stage. Join the College of Humanities in exploring how play is at the heart of human culture and meaning. Ready? Set. Go!
SEP 18 @ 6PM
Steve Kerr & Tommy Lloyd: Lessons from Around the World
Advance tickets from $25 available now at humanitiesfestival.arizona.edu
All of the following events are FREE & Open to the Public. Find more information and sign up for event reminders at humanitiesfestival.arizona.edu
OCT 6 @ 6PM
Straight to the Goal: The Intersections of Sports and Humanities
OCT 14 @ 10AM
A Global Playground: Humanities Abroad Fair & Café
OCT 15 @ 7PM
The Game at the End of the World: A Reading with Juan Villoro & Francisco Cantú
OCT 22 @ 5:30 PM
The Range of Play: Humanities Faculty Salon
NOV 4 @ 6:00PM
Homerathon & The Odyssey: Toying with Tradition
