2024 Fall Arts Preview

It’s been a long, hot summer. Now that the temperatures are finally cooling down, the metaphorical curtain is finally going up for the Valley’s creative community. Actors have spent all season discovering their characters and giving them a soul. Musicians have spent long evenings practicing their craft while artists bring stunning colors to their canvas. Local arts organizations have spent months preparing stunning exhibitions and productions for the 2024-2025 season. Now’s the time to get out and be inspired!

Arizona Broadway Theatre

623-776-8400, azbroadway.org

This beloved West Valley performing arts staple offers visitors some of the best food and entertainment in the area. 

• Million Dollar Quartet, Oct. 4-Nov. 2
• Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Nov. 15-Dec. 29
• Hello Dolly!, Jan. 17-Feb. 21
• Phantom, March 7-April 10
• Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, April 25-June 5
• Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, June 20-July 26
• Tootsie, Aug. 8-Sep. 13

Arizona Musicfest

480-422-8449, azmusicfest.org

Legendary and up-and-coming musicians from multiple genres take the stage in Phoenix and Scottsdale. 

• “I Am…He Said” Celebrating Neil Diamond, Nov. 2
• Some Enchanted Evening, Nov. 8
• America, Nov. 11
• The Midtown Men: Holiday Hits and More, Dec. 6
• Lea Salonga, Dec. 9
• Neil Berg’s The 60’s: Peace, Love, and Rock ‘N Roll, Jan. 4
• Pink Martini, Jan. 18
• Michael Cavanaugh: Music of the Great Singer-Songwriters, Jan. 25
• Sutton Foster, Jan. 27
• The Fabulous Five: Nicole Pesce and Friends, Jan. 30
• Human Nature: Back to the Sounds of Motown, Feb 1
• Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents New Orleans Songbook: The Spirit of Mardi Gras, Feb. 10
• The Tenors, Feb. 14
• The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston Featuring Belinda Davids, Feb. 17
• Frankie Moreno and Tony Desare: Coming Together, Feb. 22
• Mandy Patinkin: Being Alive, Feb. 24
• tenThing Brass Ensemble, Feb. 28
• Michael Feinstein: My Tribute to Tony Bennett, March 3
• The Simon and Garfunkel Story, March 8
• Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group, March 10
• Austin Hadelich, March 11
• A Toast to Steve and Eydie, March 15
• The Barricade Boys, March 17
• The Piano Guys, March 22
• Festival Orchestra, Festival Chorus, and Soloists: Mozart Requiem, March 23
• Festival Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5, March 25
• Festival Orchestra: Star Wars Celebration March 28
• Festival Orchestra: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.3, Copland Symphony No. 3. March 30
• Young Musicians Concert Series, TBD

Ballet Arizona

602-381-0184, balletaz.org

The Valley’s world-class ballet company creates productions with a foot in traditional dance, and the other pointed toward ballet’s future. 

• Swan Lake, Oct. 24-27
• The Nutcracker, Dec. 6-24
• Frida, Feb. 13-16
• Spring Mix, March 27-30
• All Balanchine, May 1-4
• Eroica, May 14-31

City of Litchfield Park

623-935-9040, litchfieldpark.gov

A short drive from central Phoenix, the charming suburb features outdoor concerts, fine art festivals, fun runs, and holiday celebrations. Check website for locations and details.

• Retro Bite – 80’s Night, Oct. 5
• Fall Festival of Arts, Nov. 2-3
• Touch-A-Truck, Nov. 16
• Christmas in the Park, Dec. 14
• Litchfield Park Gathering, Jan. 11-12
• Trout Fishing Derby, Jan. 25
• Friends of the Rec Run, Feb.22
• Spring Art and Wine Festival, March 1-2
• Movies in the Park, Sep. 28, Oct. 12 and 26, Feb. 22, March 8 and 22
• Arts in the Park Concerts, Nov. 10, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 2, March 16, April 4

Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts

928-684-6624, dewpac.org

This venue in Wickenburg has staged top-notch music, drama, and dance productions for over two decades.

• Vivid Stage, Nov. 9
• Craig Campbell, Nov 23
• Jake Shimabukuro, Dec 5
• SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, Dec. 20
• Neil Berg’s The 60s: Peace, Love and Rock ‘N Roll, Jan. 3 and 5
• Brigham Young University Noteworthy & Vocal Point, Jan. 25
• Jesse Cook, Feb. 1
• Little Texas, Feb. 14-15
• Ballet Folklórico de México, Feb. 20
• The Queen’s Cartoonists, Feb. 28
• The Barricade Boys, March 19
• International Guitar Night XXV, March 23

Orpheum Theatre

800-514-3849, pccticketing.com

A historical landmark and source of pride for the city, the Orpheum Theatre has celebrated 95 years of history and elegance.  

• Dusty Slay, Sep. 6
• Brincos Dieras, Sep. 7
• Friends of the Orpheum Theatre presents Viva Las Vegas, Sep. 10
• Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Sep. 13
• Friends of the Orpheum Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz, Sep. 17
• Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play, Sep. 19
• Atsuko Okatsuka, Sep. 20
• Marc Maron, Sep. 21
• Eric Idle, Sep. 22
• Las Leonas, Sep. 28
• Friends of the Orpheum Theatre presents The Lost Boys With the All-Puppet Players, Oct. 1
• Sharon McMahon, Oct. 4
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert, Oct. 6
• Friends of the Orpheum Theatre presents Hocus Pocus, Oct. 15
• Equality Health Foundation Community Concert and Awards Celebration, Oct. 17
• Silent Sundays Presents The Sheik, Oct. 27
• Daniel Habif, Oct. 30
• Max Fosh, Oct. 31
• Anne Wilson, Nov. 1
• Jim Jefferies, Nov. 8
• Friends of the Orpheum Theatre presents Pulp Fiction, Nov. 12
• Matteo Lane, Nov. 22
• Friends of the Orpheum Theatre presents The Nightmare Before Christmas, Nov. 26
• Friends of the Orpheum Theatre presents Psycho, Dec. 11
• Friends of the Orpheum Theatre presents The Muppet Christmas Carol, Dec. 17
• Andrew Santino, Jan. 30

Phoenix Symphony

800-514-3849, phoenixsymphony.org

The Phoenix Symphony features world-renowned musicians and guest artists performing classical, chamber and pops concerts, as well as performances for families and children.

• The Planets, Oct. 4-6
• Defying Gravity: An Evening with Stephen Schwartz and Friends, Oct. 11-13
• Fam 1 – Viajando por Las Americas/Traveling through the Americas, Oct. 12
• Stravinsky’s Firebird, Oct. 18-21
• The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert, Nov. 1-3
• Fam 2 – Día de los Muertos, Nov. 2
• Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony, Nov. 8-10
• From Pretty Woman to Hunger Games: The Film Music of James Newton Howard, Nov. 15-17
• Rhapsody In Blue: A 100th Anniversary Celebration, Nov. 22-24
• Holiday Pops, Nov. 29-Dec. 1
• Cirque Holiday, Dec. 6-8
• New Year’s Eve: Disco Inferno, Dec. 31
• Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, Jan. 10-12
• Autumn, Jan. 22
• The Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon, Jan. 24-26
• Daphnis and Chloé, Jan. 31-Feb. 2
• Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner, Feb. 7-9
• Fam 3 – A Fiddler’s Tale, Feb 8
• Symphonie Fantastique, Feb. 21-23
• Winter, Feb. 27
• Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, Feb. 28-March 2
• The Music of Pink Floyd – A Rock Symphony, March 8
• Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, March 14-16
• Jurassic World, March 21-23
• The Music of Selena, April 5-6
• Spring, April 10
• REVERB: Contemporary Music Concert, April 10-12
• Beethoven’s Symphony No.9, April 25-27
• Ann Hampton Callaway: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook, May 9-11
• Fam 4 – Let’s Dance, May 10
• Swan Lake, May. 14
• Grand Canyon Suite, May 16-18
• Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, May 23-25
• Summer, May 28
• Beethoven X Beyoncé, May 30-31

Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour

prescottstudiotour.com 

From October 4-6, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., visitors can observe the creative processes of 74 artists across 53 private studios and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art. These artists include:

• Dale Andress, Metal Sculpture
• Denise Incao, Ceramics
• Sandy Combs, Painting
• Maryhelen Ewing, Painting
• Alison Heavirland, Jewelry
• Patty Lindsey, Glass
• Holly Weisel, Painting
• Carol Ward, Fiber Art

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

An assorted lineup of musicians, dancers, and other artists will take the stage in Downtown Scottsdale.

• Sippin’ Series: Empress Gin Garden Party, Sep. 7
• Ben Folds, Sep. 18
• TUSK: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Sep. 21
• ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence, Oct. 3
• Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
• Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, Oct. 13
• Andy Grammer – Greater Than: A One Man Show, Oct. 17
• The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series starring Kelli O’Hara  Oct. 19
• Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Dec. 15, Feb. 16, March 23, May 11
• Roseanne Cash, Oct. 24
• Dreamy Draw Music Festival, Nov. 1-2
• Aimee Mann, Nov. 16
• Compton & Bennett’s One Stooge Shy, Nov. 21-24
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Nov. 21
• Cristela Alonzo, Nov. 23
• Marc Broussard , Nov. 24
• The Commodores, Dec. 1
• Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas, Dec. 6
• Cowboy Beethoven, Dec. 6-8
• Jake Shimabukuro, Dec. 7
• Keyboard Conversations With Jeffrey Siegel: A Few of Our Favorite Things, Dec. 10
• Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández Presents: A Merry-Achi Christmas , Dec. 14
• Beth Lederman and Jazz Con Alma: Full Circle, Dec. 19
• The SunPunchers, Dec. 21, Jan. 11, Feb 8, March 1
• The Miracles, Jan. 5
• Keyboard Conversations With Jeffrey Siegel: Dances for the Ears!, Jan. 14
• ODC/Dance, Jan. 18
• Arizona Concours d’Elegance, Jan. 19
• JJ Grey and Mofro, Jan. 22
• Tituss Burgess, Jan. 23
• Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Feb. 1
• Sasha Velour – The Big Reveal Live Show, Feb. 5
• Keyboard Conversations With Jeffrey Siegel: Franz Schubert – The Soulful and The Sublime, Feb. 18
• German Cornejo’s Tango After Dark, Feb. 21
• Marc Cohn, Feb. 26
• EVIL WOMAN – The American ELO, Feb. 27
• An Evening with Branford Marsalis, March 5
• An Evening with Issac Mizrahi, March 13
• Keyboard Conversations With Jeffrey Siegel: Humor in Music, March 18
• Martha Graham Dance Company: Graham 100 – The First and The Future, March 21
• Emmet Cohen Trio, March 30
• An Evening with Jeremy Jordan, April 10
• Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, April 11
• Circa: Humans 2.0, April 13

Phoenix Theatre Company

602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com

One of the largest theater companies in the Valley, the local troupe produces immersive experiences on multiple stages inside its remarkable performing arts venue.

• We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Parfunkel Musical – Sep. 4 – Nov. 3, 2024
• Waitress – Sep. 25 – Nov. 24, 2024
• Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Show – Nov. 20 – Dec. 28, 2024
• Seussical the Musical – Dec. 18, 2024 – Jan. 26, 2025
• Festival of New American Theatre – Jan. 17 – Feb. 2, 2025
• Churchill – Feb. 5 – April 13, 2025
• Jersey Boys – Feb. 19 – April 27, 2025
• Forbidden Broadway – April 23 – June 22, 2025
• Into the Woods – May 21 – July 13, 2025
• Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo – Aug. 6 – Sep. 21, 2025

Shemer Art Center

602-262-4727, shemerartcenter.org

Art lives at this historic property in the heart of the Arcadia neighborhood. Visitors can enjoy and learn about visual art through classes, lectures, workshops, exhibits and events.

• Light of Day, through October. 24
• 2024 Shemer Arizona Arts Festival, Nov. 2-3
• Shemer Honors, Oct. 30-Jan.2
• Furry Friends Fine Arts Festival, Feb. 22
• Art in the Garden and Sparkling Tea, TBD

Vermillion Promotions

623-734-6526, vermillionpromotions.com

Vermillion Promotions has served Arizona communities for over 30 years, inspiring people of all ages to explore, discover, and indulge in the arts. 

• Kierland Fine Art and Wine Festival, Oct. 26-27
• Sonoran Fine Art and Wine Festival, Nov. 15-17
• Wigwam Arts Festival, Nov. 22-24
• Phoenix Festival of the Arts, Dec. 14-15
• Cave Creek Fine Art and Wine Festival, Jan. 10-12
• Kierland Fine Art and Wine Festival, Feb. 1-2
• Tubac Festival of the Arts, Feb. 5-9
• Wigwam Festival of Fine Art, Feb. 15-16
• Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival, March 7-9
• Sonoran Arts Festival, March 21-23
• San Tan Village Art and Wine Festival, March 29-30
• Mother’s Day Arts Festival, May 11-12
• Prescott Arts and Festival, Aug. 2-3