Festivals

Discover Tempe’s Festival Side

Discover Tempe’s Festival Side

Tempe is known for hosting amazing festivals. From the biannual Tempe Festival of the Arts, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Aloha Festival, Oktoberfest, and the Innings Festival, Tempe has festivals covered. Grab your sneakers and head outside to enjoy Tempe’s beautiful festival weather.
 
Second Sundays on Mill

Through Apr 14

Second Sundays on Mill

Downtown Tempe - Mill Avenue

Through April 14, 2024

On the Second Sunday of each month (October-April) Mill Avenue closes to traffic, and pedestrians are invited to explore a monthly outdoor market, featuring live music and entertainment, vendors, pop-ups, activations, seasonal themes and plenty of fun for the entire family.

World of Illumination in Tempe, Arizona

Through Dec 31

World of Illumination

Tempe Diablo Stadium

Through December 31, 2023

Drive through millions of lights at the holiday event of the year! World of Illumination is returning to Tempe Diablo Stadium. Grab your sled and join World of Illumination for a supersonic holiday road trip.

Las Noches de las Luminarias at DBG

Through Dec 30

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Desert Botanical Garden

Through December 30, 2023

Experience the beauty of Las Noches de las Luminarias this holiday season with 8,000 flickering luminarias and twinkling lights throughout the Desert Botanical Garden.

Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade

Dec 9

Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade at Tempe Town Lake

Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park

December 9, 2023

The Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade at Tempe Town Lake is the Valley's most unique holiday event and celebrated tradition. Enjoy holiday shopping, festive eats and treats, a dazzling boat parade.

A group of runners cross the finish line

Jan 13 - Jan 14

Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona

Downtown Tempe

January 13, 2024 - January 14, 2024

Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona combines running, travel and entertainment, providing a world-class event atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.

Tempe Festival of the Arts in Downtown Tempe

Mar 8 - Mar 10

Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts

Downtown Tempe

March 8, 2024 - March 10, 2024

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.

Aloha Fest

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Arizona Aloha Festival

Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park

March 16, 2024 - March 17, 2024

Take an island vacation without leaving Tempe by attending the Arizona Aloha Festival, from March 16 & 17. This free event celebrates Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and other South Pacific cultures through dance and musical performances.

 
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