Tempe Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Tempe, AZ, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Events take place across Tempe throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 259 Upcoming Events
- 8 Events This Weekend
- 9 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
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- All Events 259
- sports 85
- concerts 52
- broadway 116
- Live Shows 144
- comedy 1
- This Weekend 8
- festivals 8
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Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Desert Financial Arena • 14000 seats,
600 E. Stadium St., Tempe, AZ 85287, US. From $2, Avg. price ~ $43, Tickets Available: 1433. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — RAP / HIP HOP: Baby Smoove at Marquee Theatre - AZ • 1000 seats,
730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $72, Avg. price ~ $128, Tickets Available: 199. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: Costa - DJ at Sunbar Tempe,
24 W 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $13, Avg. price ~ $30, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: The Black Moods at Marquee Theatre - AZ • 1000 seats,
730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $26, Avg. price ~ $58, Tickets Available: 348. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — LATIN, Weekend Event: Orkesta Mendoza at Tempe Center For The Arts,
700 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $67, Avg. price ~ $80, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Weekend Event: AVELLO at Sunbar Tempe,
24 W 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $51, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Valley Suns vs. Coachella Valley Lakers at Mullett Arena • 5000 seats,
411 S. Packard Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $44, Tickets Available: 397. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Lady Lions at Desert Financial Arena • 14000 seats,
600 E. Stadium St., Tempe, AZ 85287, US. From $8, Avg. price ~ $28, Tickets Available: 71. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 8:00 PM Sun — ALTERNATIVE, Weekend Event: Donavon Frankenreiter & Band of Heathens at Marquee Theatre - AZ • 1000 seats,
730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $61, Tickets Available: 320. Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — BASKETBALL: Valley Suns vs. Salt Lake City Stars at Mullett Arena • 5000 seats,
411 S. Packard Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $45, Tickets Available: 387. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 6:30 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Basketball vs. San Diego Toreros at Desert Financial Arena • 14000 seats,
600 E. Stadium St., Tempe, AZ 85287, US. From $8, Avg. price ~ $36, Tickets Available: 115. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — HARD ROCK / METAL: GWAR at Marquee Theatre - AZ • 1000 seats,
730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $87, Tickets Available: 435. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BASKETBALL: Valley Suns vs. Salt Lake City Stars at Mullett Arena • 5000 seats,
411 S. Packard Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $54, Tickets Available: 665. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Oakland University Golden Grizzlies at Desert Financial Arena • 14000 seats,
600 E. Stadium St., Tempe, AZ 85287, US. From $2, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 1578. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — COMEDY: On Cinema Live!: Tim Heidecker & Gregg Turkington at Marquee Theatre - AZ • 1000 seats,
730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $106, Tickets Available: 101. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 6:30 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand: Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Basketball vs. Santa Clara Broncos at Mullett Arena • 5000 seats,
411 S. Packard Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $8, Avg. price ~ $212, Tickets Available: 459. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — RAP / HIP HOP: Isaiah Rashad at Marquee Theatre - AZ • 1000 seats,
730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $110, Tickets Available: 379, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: Marco Strous at The Patio at Sunbar Tempe,
24 W 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $75, 9 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: Reaper - Artist at Sunbar Tempe,
24 W 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $43, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — OTHER, Weekend Event: Puppy Pals at Tempe Center For The Arts,
700 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281, US. From $81, Avg. price ~ $104, 7 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Tempe. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What events are happening in Tempe right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Tempe rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Tempe?
Yeah — Tempe doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Tempe?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Tempe, AZ. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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American Arenas® is a live-events platform that connects event schedules, venues, and ticket options through trusted marketplace partners. Listings are updated regularly as new events and dates are confirmed, helping users discover what’s happening and explore available ticket options across concerts, sports, shows, and more.