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.

Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ

Through Nov 29

Mullett Arena Special Events

Mullett Arena

Through November 29, 2024

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

Tempe Healing Field at Tempe Beach Park

Through Sep 11

Tempe Healing Field at Tempe Beach Park

Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park

Through September 11, 2024

Tempe Healing Field is inspiring formation of U.S. flags will, as in years past, honors the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that the mature may remember and that youth may learn.

ASU Gammage presents "Mrs. Doubtfire"

Sep 17 - Sep 22

ASU Gammage presents “Mrs. Doubtfire”

ASU Gammage

September 17, 2024 - September 22, 2024

Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, “Mrs. Doubtfire” tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.

Music in the Garden

Oct 4 - Nov 22

Music in the Garden: Fall 2024

Desert Botanical Garden

October 4, 2024 - November 22, 2024

The Desert Botanical Garden presents a spectacular lineup of talent for the Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series on select Friday evenings in October and November.

Grupo De Rua at ASU Gammage

Oct 12

Grupo De Rua at ASU Gammage

ASU Gammage

October 12, 2024

Grupo De Rua at ASU Gammage features hip hop but not as you expect! Beltrão has revolutionized the genre, deconstructing the dance form as he grapples with the changing politics of his native Brazil.

ASU Gammage

Oct 15 - Oct 20

ASU Gammage presents “Funny Girl”

ASU Gammage

October 15, 2024 - October 20, 2024

ASU Gammage presents “Funny Girl,” the bittersweet comedy about the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage.

Pride Flag

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Phoenix Pride Festival

Steele Indian Park

October 19, 2024 - October 20, 2024

The Phoenix Pride Festival is a two-day celebration designed to bring our diverse LGBTQ+ and allied communities together for a weekend of camaraderie and celebration at Indian Steele Park.

Día de Muertos Celebration at Desert Botanical Garden

Nov 1 - Nov 3

Día de Muertos Celebration

Desert Botanical Garden

November 1, 2024 - November 3, 2024

Día de Muertos is back at the Garden with a beautiful community altar, a colorful procession, food, music and more.

Second Sundays on Mill

Nov 10 - Apr 13

Second Sundays on Mill

Downtown Tempe - Mill Avenue

November 10, 2024 - 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.

 
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