ENCORE (formerly Club XS) is an energetic live music and nightlife venue located along Tucson’s prominent East Speedway Boulevard corridor. Designed with an intimate, industrial club-style layout, the space features a heavy focus on high-impact audio clarity and dynamic lighting arrays. It serves as a staple for both national touring acts (spanning metalcore, indie rock, underground hip-hop, and DJs) and regional showcases.
Cash-Only Bar: Be prepared to bring cash, as the bar operations inside the venue are historically cash-only. An ATM is available on-site but carries standard convenience fees.
Climate/Temperature: The venue can get very warm during high-energy, capacity events. Dress comfortably.
On-site parking is available in the shared strip-mall commercial center lot surrounding the venue
Highly accessible via Tucson’s Sun Tran transit system, with direct bus stops servicing the East Speedway Boulevard corridor steps from the venue plaza.
Ground-floor, single-level entry provides accessible paths to the main standing floor. Accessible restrooms are on-site.
Small personal clutches and clear bags (subject to security search at the gate).
Unopened pack of gum/chapstick.
Outside food and beverages (including personal water bottles, which must be discarded at the door).
Weapons of any kind, pocket knives, or laser pointers.
Professional cameras with detachable lenses (unless carrying an approved media pass).
Oversized backpacks or camelbaks.