Arts, Music & Entertainment in Phoenix

Arts, Music & Entertainment in PhoenixYou'll have to venture out every day and night to get to all of the theaters, venues, halls and stages that define the Phoenix arts and entertainment scene. But who's complaining? Check out our recommendations for top venues in Phoenix, and start tackling the list.

Symphony Hall
Symphony Hall is a gathering place for all of the top Phoenix arts and cultural institutions. The completely renovated venue is home to the Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona. A dazzling interior complements the stunning performances that set the bar here, including touring Broadway productions. Learn more...

Address: 75 N. Second St. , Phoenix, AZ 85004 - Map
Phone: (602) 495-1117
Web: www.phoenixsymphony.org

Marquee Theatre
Get your groove on at the Marquee Theatre, an intimate venue that showcases cutting edge talent and college bands on the brink of superstardom. And they're in good company. Bands like Bad Religion, Social Distortion and Jimmy Eat World have all performed here. Learn more...

Address: 730 North Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 - Map
Phone: (480) 829-0707
Web: www.luckymanonline.com

Arizona State University Art Museum
The Arizona State University Art Museum specializes in contemporary American and British ceramics but that' s not all. From its humble beginnings as a library with a small book collection, the museum has grown to more than 12,000 works of art in its permanent collection. Learn more...

Address: 51 East 10th St., Tempe, AZ 85287 - Map
Phone: (480) 965-2787
Web: www.asuartmuseum.asu.edu

Grady Gammage Auditorium
Experience an architectural landmark and unprecedented performances at Grady Gammage Auditorium, located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University. As one of the largest university-based performing centers in the world, ASU Gammage presents the Broadway Across America series along with entertainers in the field of dance, music and performing arts. Learn more...

Address: 1200 South Forest Ave., Tempe AZ 85281 - Map
Phone: (480) 965-5062
Web: www.asugammage.com

Chandler Center for the Arts
If you enjoy Broadway productions in an intimate setting, then Chandler Center for the Arts is your kind of theater. The venue also specializes in bringing top-name performers to the stage, especially jazz and adult contemporary musicians. Learn more...

Address: 250 East Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 - Map
Phone: (480) 782-2680
Web: www.chandlercenter.org

Herberger Theater Center
The Herberger Theater Center is an incubator for the cutting-edge arts scene in Phoenix. Part of the theater's mission is to educate and intrigue children in the fine art of live performances. Some of the lively productions are staged for children and feature local, talented child actors. Learn more...

Address: 222 East Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 - Map
Phone: (602) 254-7399
Web: www.herbergertheater.org

Tempe Little Theatre
The Tempe Little Theatre carries a big presence in downtown Tempe. It draws huge audiences from the Phoenix area with its professional-caliber performances in an intimate setting. Shows are staged year-round. Learn more...

Address: 132 East 6th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 - Map
Phone: (480) 350-8388
Web: www.tempelittletheatre.org

Bentley Projects
View art on the cutting edge at Bentley Projects, a place where national and local artists exhibit their work. Painters, sculptors, photographers and videographers are among the prominent exhibitors on display.

Address: 215 E Grant St # A, Phoenix AZ 85004 - Map
Phone: (602) 340-9200
Web: www.bentleyprojects.com

Phoenix Theatre
Take in a live stage performance at one of the oldest community theaters in the nation, the Phoenix Theatre. The organization stages major programs that span the generations, including main stage productions, a children's theater series, and a festival of new works by established and emerging playwrights. Learn more...

Address: 100 East McDowell Rd., Phoenix AZ 85004 - Map
Phone: (602) 254-2151
Web: www.phoenixtheatre.com

Actors Theatre of Phoenix
Travel to the edge of art with the Actors Theatre of Phoenix. They don't just push the envelope, they obliterate it with unique plays like "Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews?" and "This." This isn't your father's staid and proper theater, so get ready for a good time.

Address: 911 North 4th St., Phoenix AZ 85004 - Map
Phone: (602) 253-6701
Web: www.actorstheatrephx.org

Phoenix Convention Center
The Phoenix Convention Center is the hub of activity in the arts and cultural scene in Phoenix. The flexible arena is able to stage small intimate affairs to large-scale stage productions. In fact, it has been named one of the Top 20 convention centers in the U.S. Learn more...

Address: 100 N. Third St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 - Map
Phone: (602) 262-6225
Web: www.phoenix.gov

Ballet Arizona
View a spectacular performance of dance artistry and athleticism with Ballet Arizona, Phoenix's premier professional dance company. Classics and contemporary interpretations are a regular part of the season, with performances such as "The Nutcracker" and "Modern Masters."

Address: 645 East Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ 85018 - Map
Phone: (602) 381-0184
Web: www.balletaz.org