Discover the Vibrant Arts & Culture of Greater Phoenix
As a Greater Phoenix resident, you don’t just experience arts and culture — you’re a part of it.
The sprawling art hub of Downtown Phoenix includes a world-class symphony, creative event venues, cultural festivals, monthly art walks and prestigious museums, while suburbs around the region boast art centers, museums, music halls and gardens. From galleries to hands-on experiences, there are programs for adults and children alike.
Prominent Performance Art Companies
Music
15000+
Five local music venues host crowds over 15,000
10+
Destination music festivals each year
9
Major music colleges + Numerous niche training schools across the region
Music Venues
Phoenix has a variety of venues that allows the region to host concerts ranging from small audiences to crowds of 15,000-plus.
- Crescent Ballroom
- The Van Buren
- Valley Bar
- The Nash
- Marquee Theater
- Ak-chin Pavillion
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Music Festivals
Music festivals held in the area bring in crowds of thousands, many of whom come from out-of-state to experience the shows.
- M3F
- FORM Arcosanti
- Phoenix Lights
- Decadance
- Innings
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Local & Niche Experiences
Phoenix also offers niche, unique experiences in intimate settings for music-lovers and musicians.
- MIM Concerts
- SoFar Sounds
- Lost Leaf Shows
- Nile Theater
- Lakeshore Music
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Arts
230+
Art Galleries
50+
Performing Arts Theaters
40+
Museums
Key Museums
- Phoenix Art Museum
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
- Heard Museum
- Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
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Notable Galleries & Shows
- Practical Art, Roadside Attraction
- Canal Convergence
- Monorchid Gallery
- FOUND:RE
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The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Scottsdale is the largest Musical Instrument Museum in the World, with 6,800+ instruments on display.
Image via MIM
Diverse Cultural Attractions
- Wonderspaces
- Desert Botanical Gardens
- Roosevelt Row First Friday’s
- Arcosanti
- Lowell Observatory
Endless Art Markets & Festivals
- Phoenix Festival of the Arts
- Scottsdale Arts Festival
- 6th Street Market, Tempe
- Downtown Mesa Festival Of The Arts
- Tucson Gem Show