Pistoleros Wild West Stunt Show in Tucson: Halloween Explosions

Dynamite explosions and high-falls happen live, outdoors, every weekend evening.

The Curse of Captain Cutthroat is a 30-minute outdoor Wild West stunt show at Trail Dust Town in Tucson, featuring the Pistoleros performing gunfights, cowboy brawls, high-falls and explosive effects. The show runs weekend evenings and is family-friendly. Admission includes priority seating so you skip the line, and a beverage. Arrive 15 minutes early to pick up your drink at the ticket booth. The show is not recommended for children under 4 due to loud noise.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend the Wild West stunt show

• Arrive at Trail Dust Town
• Watch "The Curse of Captain Cutthroat" show
• Enjoy cowboy stunts and explosions

The experience

What makes this different from a typical western attraction is that you're watching live stunt performers execute the action in front of you: high-falls from buildings, gunfights with blanks, and pyrotechnic explosions that go off during the performance. The Pistoleros have been running this show for nearly three decades, and it's the only year-round Wild West stunt show in Arizona. The 30-minute performance mixes slapstick humor with the action, so it's built to entertain families as much as Old West enthusiasts.

The show takes place outdoors at Trail Dust Town, a western theme park with rides, amusements and shops, so you can arrive early and explore before the performance. Bleacher seating is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Admission includes priority seating (you walk past the line at the gate), and a soda or soft drink. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Service animals are welcome. If weather turns bad, the show cancels, so check conditions before you go. Arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime to collect your beverage at the ticket booth.

What’s included

• Admission to the show.
• priority seating with no line at the gate.
• one beverage (soda or soft drink) picked up at the ticket booth upon arrival.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 19:00 and 20:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pistoleros Wild West Show

Is this one for you?The show is performed outdoors in English with physical comedy and action that needs no translation, so it works for any language background. Arrive 15 minutes early to collect your drink and settle into bleacher seating before the 30-minute performance starts.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time do the Pistoleros shows run?

The Curse of Captain Cutthroat performs weekend evenings at Trail Dust Town. Exact start times vary by season, so check the operator's schedule when you book.

What's included with admission?

Admission includes priority seating so you don't wait in line at the gate, and one beverage (soda or soft drink). Pick up your drink at the ticket booth when you arrive.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair to the show?

Yes, the bleacher seating area is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and all surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.