Tempe, AZ
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Things to Do in Tempe, AZ

Tempe, Arizona, hosts around 500 upcoming events, with approximately 150 scheduled within the next 30 days. Sports and fitness activities lead the list with about 200 listings, followed by theater and performing arts at roughly 150 entries. Concerts and live music account for about 80 events, while community social gatherings, comedy shows, and nightlife options make up the remainder. Only about 5 percent of these listings are free to attend. The most popular venues include ASU Gammage, Tempe Diablo Stadium, Marquee Theatre, Desert Financial Arena, and Mullett Arena. Major performers with upcoming dates feature the Valley Suns, Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team, Arizona State women's basketball team, Arizona State Sun Devils hockey squad, and Sparky's Fairway. Founded in 1879 and home to a population of about 180,000 according to 2020 data, the city offers a diverse program where free options are limited but available.

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Weather
67°F · Mainly clear · High 74° / low 56°F
Population
180,587 (2020)
Elevation
456 m
Founded
1879

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Thu, Nov 5

Proof
7:30 PM · See listing
Proof
Tempe Center for the Arts
Theater & Performing Arts
MODERN SOCIAL | HOUSE
8:00 PM · $10.16 +
MODERN SOCIAL | HOUSE
Mills Modern Social · 83 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
Community & Social
ASU Family Weekend - Modern Social Allure Collective Takeover
8:00 PM · Free
ASU Family Weekend - Modern Social Allure Collective Takeover
Mill's Modern Social · 83 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
Family & Kids
KOKO DYNSKI ARIZONA SHOW
8:00 PM · $14.19 +
KOKO DYNSKI ARIZONA SHOW
Yucca Tap Room · 29 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
Comedy

Fri, Nov 6

Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Northern Colorado
7:00 PM · See listing
Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Northern Colorado
Desert Financial Arena · 634 E Veterans Way
Sports & FitnessArizona State Sun Devils Men's Basketball
Sun Devil Hockey v University of Denver
7:00 PM · See listing
Sun Devil Hockey v University of Denver
Mullett Arena · 411 S. Packard Dr.
Sports & FitnessArizona State Sun Devils Hockey
Denver Pioneers at Arizona State Sun Devils Mens Hockey
7:00 PM · See listing
Denver Pioneers at Arizona State Sun Devils Mens Hockey
Mullett Arena
Sports & Fitness
Northern Colorado Bears at Arizona State Sun Devils
7:00 PM · See listing
Northern Colorado Bears at Arizona State Sun Devils
Desert Financial Arena
Sports & Fitness
Proof
7:30 PM · See listing
Proof
Tempe Center for the Arts
Theater & Performing Arts
Jose Madero
8:00 PM · See listing
Jose Madero
Marquee Theatre
Concerts & Live Music
Jose Madero - USA Tour 2026
8:00 PM · See listing
Jose Madero - USA Tour 2026
Marquee Theatre · 730 N. Mill Ave
Concerts & Live MusicJosé Madero
SPARKY’S FRIDAYS
9:00 PM · Free
SPARKY’S FRIDAYS
TWIN LOCOS 5 MINS FROM ASU · 3224 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
Community & Social
STATUS FRIDAY!
10:00 PM · Free
STATUS FRIDAY!
Lush Cafe & Lounge · 7470 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA
Community & Social

Sat, Nov 7

Premium Tailgate Party: Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona State Sun Devils Football
See listing
Premium Tailgate Party: Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona State Sun Devils Football
Premium Tailgate Lot - Tempe
Sports & Fitness
Proof
2:00 PM · See listing
Proof
Tempe Center for the Arts
Theater & Performing Arts
Sun Devil Football v Colorado
5:30 PM · See listing
Sun Devil Football v Colorado
Mountain America Stadium · 500 E. Veterans Way
Sports & FitnessArizona State Sun Devils Football
Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona State Sun Devils
5:30 PM · See listing
Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona State Sun Devils
Mountain America Stadium
Sports & Fitness
Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona State Sun Devils FootballRescheduled
5:30 PM · See listing
Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona State Sun Devils Football
Mountain America Stadium
Sports & Fitness
Italian FestivalSold out
6:00 PM · $129.89 +
Italian Festival
Cavallo Vineyard · 3601 W Dobbins Rd, Laveen, AZ 85339
Community & Social
Badfish - A Tribute To Sublime "Fall Tour 2026"
6:30 PM · See listing
Badfish - A Tribute To Sublime "Fall Tour 2026"
Marquee Theatre · 730 N. Mill Ave
Concerts & Live MusicBadfish - A Tribute To Sublime
Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime
7:00 PM · See listing
Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime
Marquee Theatre
Concerts & Live Music
Dance Theatre of Harlem
7:00 PM · See listing
Dance Theatre of Harlem
ASU Gammage · 1200 South Forest Ave
Theater & Performing ArtsDance Theatre of Harlem
Proof
7:30 PM · See listing
Proof
Tempe Center for the Arts
Theater & Performing Arts
The Resistance (21+ Event)
9:00 PM · See listing
The Resistance (21+ Event)
Sunbar Tempe · 24 W 5th St.
Community & SocialThe Resistance

Sun, Nov 8

Denver Pioneers at Arizona State Sun Devils Mens Hockey
12:00 PM · See listing
Denver Pioneers at Arizona State Sun Devils Mens Hockey
Mullett Arena
Sports & Fitness
Sun Devil Hockey v University of Denver
12:00 PM · See listing
Sun Devil Hockey v University of Denver
Mullett Arena · 411 S. Packard Dr.
Sports & FitnessArizona State Sun Devils Hockey
Proof
3:00 PM · See listing
Proof
Tempe Center for the Arts
Theater & Performing Arts
Maria Bamford
7:00 PM · See listing
Maria Bamford
Improv Comedy Theatre - Tempe
Comedy

Tue, Nov 10

Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Hofstra
7:00 PM · See listing
Sun Devil Men's Basketball v Hofstra
Desert Financial Arena · 634 E Veterans Way
Sports & FitnessArizona State Sun Devils Men's Basketball
Hofstra Pride at Arizona State Sun Devils
7:00 PM · See listing
Hofstra Pride at Arizona State Sun Devils
Desert Financial Arena
Sports & Fitness

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Frequently asked questions about events in Tempe

How many events are free in Tempe this month?
About 5 percent of the roughly 150 events listed for the next 30 days are free. Exact counts change daily, so only a small fraction of the total program does not require a ticket.
Which venues have the most upcoming events in Tempe?
The venues with the highest number of listings include ASU Gammage, Tempe Diablo Stadium, Marquee Theatre, Desert Financial Arena, and Mullett Arena. These locations host the majority of sports, theater, and concert performances.
What is the most common type of event listed for this city?
Sports and fitness events are the most common category with about 200 listings. Theater and performing arts follow with approximately 150 entries, while concerts account for about 80.
Which performers have upcoming dates in Tempe?
Upcoming performers include the Valley Suns, Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team, Arizona State women's basketball team, Arizona State Sun Devils hockey squad, and Sparky's Fairway. These acts appear across various venues throughout the region.