Check out our live music scene

Live Music & Concerts

Check out our live music scene

Tempe has a history of hosting live music. Bands such as the Gin Blossoms, Jimmy Eat World and Meat Puppets got their start in and around Mill Avenue. From buskers on the streets to soloists in a pub to student performances at ASU to big name entertainers at the Marquee Theater, you will find the genre of music that fits your taste.
 
Second Sundays on Mill

Through Apr 13

Second Sundays on Mill

Downtown Tempe - Mill Avenue

Through April 13, 2025

Join Downtown Tempe on the Second Sunday of Nov., Jan., Feb. and Apr. for a monthly outdoor market, featuring live music and entertainment, vendors, pop-ups, activations, seasonal themes and plenty of fun for the entire family.

Little Cholla Tempe Market

Through May 10

Little Cholla Market

Culdesac Tempe

Through May 10, 2025

Every Thursday from 6-9 p.m., visit the Little Cholla Market for a farmers market, food trucks, shopping and music at the first car-free neighborhood, Culdesac Tempe.

Desert Botanical Garden Sonoran Sippin'

Through May 30

Music in the Garden: Spring 2025

Desert Botanical Garden

Through May 30, 2025

Music in the Garden Concert Series is back at Desert Botanical Garden with a new way to enjoy lively musical acts on select dates from January through May.

Music in Tempe, Arizona

Through Feb 28

Live Music at Yucca Tap Room

Yucca Tap Room

Through February 28, 2025

Yucca Tap Room is Tempe's original live music venue! A Tempe landmark, Yucca has showcased live music in an intimate setting for over 40 years. Check out their monthly lineup and enjoy live music from local and national acts.

Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ

Through Mar 8

Mullett Arena Special Events

Mullett Arena

Through March 8, 2025

Mullett Arena is Tempe's newest entertainment destination. Check out the calendar of upcoming events and book your tickets now for an unforgettable experience!

Candlelight Concerts

Through Apr 19

Candlelight Concerts

Phoenix Zoo | Arizona Center for Nature Conservation

Through April 19, 2025

Candlelight Concerts, presented by Fever, bring the music of Taylor Swift, The Beatles, and more to the Phoenix Zoo.

Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe, AZ

Feb 21 - Apr 10

48 LIVE at Tempe Center for the Arts

Tempe Center for the Arts

February 21, 2025 - April 10, 2025

Tempe Center for the Arts presents a new local artist series, 48 LIVE. This series is dedicated to giving emerging artists a stage. 48 LIVE features a slate of musical, theatrical, dance and visual artists from around the 48th State.

Shopping at Tempe Marketplace

Feb 22 - Mar 2

Tempe Marketplace Happenings

Tempe Marketplace

February 22, 2025 - March 2, 2025

Whether you’re looking forward to a fun date night or family night out, you can’t go wrong with live music at Tempe Marketplace. 

WICKED at ASU Gammage

Mar 4 - Mar 30

ASU Gammage presents “Wicked”

ASU Gammage

March 4, 2025 - March 30, 2025

ASU Gammage presents “Wicked” — the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.

Tempe Festival of the Arts in Downtown Tempe

Mar 7 - Mar 9

Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts

Downtown Tempe

March 7, 2025 - March 9, 2025

The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 20 Art Festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist and has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association.

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Arizona Aloha Festival

Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park

March 15, 2025 - March 16, 2025

Take an island vacation without leaving Tempe by attending the Arizona Aloha Festival, from March 15 & 16. This free event celebrates Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and other South Pacific cultures through dance and musical performances.

 
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