Tempe’s Performing and Visual Arts

Performing & Visual Arts

Tempe’s Performing and Visual Arts

A passion for theatre and a love of visual arts are easily satisfied in Tempe. Tempe is truly an arts and cultural hub with a full season of Broadway shows, museum exhibits, local theatre productions, arts festivals and more. Public art by local and internationally known artists give beauty and depth to our urban landscape.
 
Exhibitions at ASU Art Museum

Through Jun 29

ASU Art Museum Exhibits

ASU Art Museum

Through June 29, 2025

ASU Art Museum presents a rotating display of innovative art exhibitions featuring new media, Latinx and Latin American art, contemporary craft, historical and contemporary prints and art from the Americas.

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.

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.

Ballet Under the Stars at Tempe Center for the Arts

Through May 31

Ballet Arizona

Ballet Arizona

Through May 31, 2025

Experience the artistry and excitement of Arizona’s nationally recognized ballet company, Ballet Arizona. With a blend of classics and new works, the 2024 season is something you won’t want to miss!

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

Through Apr 10

48 LIVE at Tempe Center for the Arts

Tempe Center for the Arts

Through 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.

Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ

Through Mar 28

Mullett Arena Special Events

Mullett Arena

Through March 28, 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!

WICKED at ASU Gammage

Through Mar 30

ASU Gammage presents “Wicked”

ASU Gammage

Through March 30, 2025

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

ASU Pow Wow at Desert Financial Stadium

Apr 4 - Apr 6

ASU POW WOW

ASU Desert Financial Arena

April 4, 2025 - April 6, 2025

American Indian dancers and singing groups from across the United States and Canada will be featured at this social gathering that reinforces the common bond and spirituality existing between individuals from many North American nations through singing and dancing. 

iLuminate at Tempe Center for the Arts

Apr 4

iLuminate

Tempe Center for the Arts

April 4, 2025

Experience the magic of light and movement with iLuminate's unforgettable performance, a captivating journey of dance, music, and light that will touch your heart and ignite your imagination.

ASU Gammage Performing Arts Center

Apr 5

Kristina Wong at ASU Gammage

ASU Gammage

April 5, 2025

Self-proclaimed “Food Bank Influencer” Kristina Wong brings her one-of-a-kind performance to ASU Gammage, offering a bold and humorous take on the American Musical.

 
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