16 listings in Phoenix, AZ: free concerts, festivals, shows and things to do. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Sun, Nov 1, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Chandler Center for the Arts
A free, family-friendly Día de Muertos celebration on the Chandler Center for the Arts terrace with live music, storytelling, cultural activities, art, a community altar, vendors and a food court. The city links an optional "Reserve Your Spot" page. Sunday, November 1, 2026, 12:30–3:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · chandleraz.gov
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Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 15 · check hours
Scottsdale Waterfront
Scottsdale Arts' Canal Convergence returns for its 15th year, Nov 6–15, 2026, with large-scale light artworks along the canal plus workshops, performances and live music. This year's theme is Western Nature. Daily schedules hadn't been posted yet, so check the event page for times.
Verified Oct 27 · scottsdalearts.org
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Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM
Chandler City Hall Courtyard
Chandler's free Diwali celebration in the City Hall courtyard has traditional and contemporary Indian dance and music, cultural tables, hands-on activities and food vendors. Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10am.
Verified Oct 27 · chandleraz.gov
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Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
HD SouthGilbert
Local author Nahid Sewell discusses and reads from her novel "The Ruby Tear Catcher," about an Iranian woman whose life is uprooted by the Islamic Revolution. Free at HD South in Gilbert, Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:30am–noon.
Verified Oct 27 · hdsouth.org
Catch: Registration required on HD South's event page
Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM
Murphy ParkGlendale
Glendale's LiVE! @ Murphy Park series brings the West Valley Youth Symphony to downtown Glendale for an evening of orchestral music under the stars. Gates open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. Bring a chair or blanket.
Verified Oct 27 · glendaleaz.gov
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Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tempe Center for the Arts
The ASU MTO Singers (Music Theatre and Opera) perform in Tempe Center for the Arts' lakeside room overlooking Tempe Town Lake, part of the free monthly Performance with a View series. No ticket needed. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10–11am.
Verified Oct 27 · tempe.gov
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Wed, Nov 11, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Downtown Mesa
The East Valley Veterans Day Parade, "Nifty 250 Freedom Ain't Free," runs down Center Street in downtown Mesa. That day the Arizona Museum of Natural History is free for veterans and active military plus up to six guests. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11am–1pm.
Verified Oct 27 · mesaaz.gov
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Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tempe Sports Complex
The sixth annual Tempe Jam brings free live music from Joey Gutos Band, Goldwax Revival and The Hourglass Cats, dance battles, a drone show, stilt-walkers, hands-on art and food trucks to Tempe Sports Complex. No entry fee. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6–10pm.
Verified Oct 27 · tempe.gov
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Fri, Nov 27, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Downtown Mesa
Mesa opens its month-long Merry Main Street holiday festival with a holiday market around the city Christmas tree, a holiday program and the tree lighting. Friday, November 27, 2026, 5–10pm.
Verified Oct 27 · mesaaz.gov
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Sat, Dec 5, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Chandler
Downtown Chandler lights its famous Tumbleweed Tree, with music, Letters to Santa, free photos with Santa at Santa's House and the Parade of Lights (6:45–8pm). Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4:30–9pm.
Verified Oct 27 · chandleraz.gov
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Tue, Dec 8, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tempe Center for the Arts
Students from ASU's collaborative piano studio perform in Tempe Center for the Arts' lakeside room overlooking Tempe Town Lake, part of the free monthly Performance with a View series. No ticket needed. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 10–11am.
Verified Oct 27 · tempe.gov
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Sat, Dec 12, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Peoria
Peoria's free all-ages holiday festival lights up downtown with twinkling lights, festive activities and seasonal surprises, alongside that month's 2nd Saturdays art and music festival. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 5–9pm.
Verified Oct 27 · peoriaaz.gov
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Sat, Feb 13 – Sun, Feb 14
Glendale Civic Center
Glendale's chocolate festival fills the Glendale Civic Center area on Valentine's weekend, February 13–14, 2027, 10am–5pm both days. Admission and parking are free; the treats themselves are sold by vendors.
Verified Oct 27 · glendaleaz.gov
Catch: Admission is free; food and chocolate are sold by vendors
Thursdays, 7–9pm (not on Thanksgiving)
Scottsdale Arts District (Main Street and Marshall Way)
Old Town Scottsdale's galleries open their doors every Thursday evening from 7 to 9pm for the ArtWalk, a tradition since 1975. Wander Gallery Row on Main Street and Marshall Way. In the cooler months, themed Gold Palette ArtWalks start at 6:30pm. No ArtWalk on Thanksgiving.
Verified Oct 27 · scottsdalegalleries.com
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Second Saturday, Oct–Apr, 5–9pm
Downtown Peoria
Downtown Peoria fills with local art, live music, artisan vendors and hands-on activities on the second Saturday of each month, October through April, 5–9pm. 2026–27 dates: Nov 14, Dec 12 (with the Holiday Festival), Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13 and Apr 10.
Verified Oct 27 · peoriaaz.gov
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Second Friday 10am–10pm and third Thursday 10am–8pm
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, Mesa Arts Center
Twice a month the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum stays open late, with special programs and activities: second Fridays until 10pm and third Thursdays until 8pm. It's free. Upcoming nights include Nov 13, Nov 19, Dec 11 and Dec 17, 2026.
Verified Oct 27 · mesaartscenter.com
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