Whether it’s a Tempe music festival or a Tempe block party, this part of town is bustling all year long. From contemporary art to live music to up and coming bands, art festivals or sporting events, Tempe fits the bill.

Some of Tempe’s most popular annual events are the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, the Tempe Festival of the Arts, the Arizona Dragon Boat Festival, July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival, Ironman Arizona, P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon and Cactus League Spring Training.

Tempe's arts & culture scene will captivate the senses all year long. Visit the new Tempe Center for the Arts to see a Childsplay performance, see a Broadway show at ASU Gammage, indulge in the visual arts at the ASU Art Museum and Ceramics Research Center.

For a preview of some of Tempe’s best events and festivals, watch our YouTube video.