GemWeek Tucson Gem Show 2027 Tickets, Registration & Badges
Which 2027 Tucson gem shows are free, what Main Show tickets cost ($15, kids 14 and under free), and how wholesale buyer registration and badges work at AGTA, GJX, G&LW and JOGS.
Most of the Tucson gem shows are free and open to the public. A few charge admission, and a few are trade-only and need wholesale registration. Here is how it works for 2027.
Do I need a ticket?
TucsonGemShow101 says most of the showcase is free to attend and open to the public (about 44 shows). The main exception is the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® ("Main Show") run by the nonprofit Tucson Gem & Mineral Society (TGMS).
Main Show tickets (TGMS), Feb 11 – 14, 2027
From the TGMS show page for the 72nd annual show, Minerals as Art – The Art of Minerals, at the Tucson Convention Center (260 S. Church Ave):
- Thu – Sat, Feb 11 – 13: 10 am – 5 pm. Sun, Feb 14: 10 am – 4 pm
- Admission: $15.00 (TGMS lists this as $14 plus a $1 TCC ticket tax)
- Children 14 and under: free with a paying adult
- 2-day ticket: $26.00
- Friday, Feb 12 is Military (active and retired) and Senior (62+) Day, with $2 off the regular ticket. The coupon can't be combined with other discounts.
- Where to buy: at the door, or at the TCC Ticket Box Office (260 S. Church Ave), or by phone at 520-791-4101 (option 1). TGMS notes that it does not sell tickets directly.
Wholesale-only shows: registration and badges
Several big shows are trade-only and need business credentials. TucsonGemShow101's 2027 registration guide lists:
| Show | Access | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| AGTA GemFair (TCC, Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2027) | Wholesale only, registration mandatory | Business license, tax ID, 2 invoices, ID |
| GJX Gem & Jewelry Show | Wholesale only, registration mandatory | Business license, tax ID, 2 invoices, ID |
| G&LW Gem Mall and Holidome | Wholesale only, registration mandatory | State sales tax license, certificate or permit (EINs not accepted) |
| JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show | Wholesale and public, registration recommended | Business license, business card, industry invoices, ID |
| Arizona Independent Warehouse, 1820 Oracle | Wholesale only | Resale license, on-site registration only |
Useful details from the same guide:
- GJX requires buyers to register every year (since 2025), and an AGTA admission badge also gets you into GJX.
- The Best Bead Show is open to the public but asks everyone to register before entering. The public doesn't need business documents.
- Pre-register online where you can. It saves time in the lines at the entrance.
AGTA lists GemFair hours as Sunday – Wednesday 10 am – 6 pm (Grand Ballroom from 9:30 am) and Thursday until 4 pm.
Not sure which kind of show you need? Read Wholesale vs public shows, then check the 2027 schedule.