What's On
Scottsdale Arts brings you unforgettable live performances, public art, engaging workshops, inspiring museum exhibitions, and outdoor events. Experience creativity in every form.
Merchantile Market Dec. 13–Dec. 14
- Events
- Lifestyle
Dec 13, 2025 – Dec 14, 2025
Experience 200+ vendors, hands-on make-and-takes, live music, great food and drinks, and free kids’ activities in one vibrant day of creativity, community, and fun!
An Evening with Rita Rudner
- Performances
- Comedy
Dec 13, 2025 / 7:30 p.m.
With her signature deadpan delivery, impeccable timing, and pithy one-liners, Rita Rudner is a true legend of stand-up comedy.
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra | A Season of Light
- Performances
- Classical
Dec 14, 2025 / 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with festive favorites, a holiday sing-along, joyful traditions, and a visit from Santa Claus in this family-friendly musical celebration.
Keyboard Conversations ®️ with Jeffrey Siegel | Beethoven—The Young Genius
- Performances
- Classical
Dec 16, 2025 / 7:30 p.m.
Discover the genius of a young Beethoven through his passionate Sonata Pathetique, humorous Rage Over a Lost Penny, and deeply moving “Largo e Mesto.”
Trivia Night @SMoCA: Holiday Edition
- Events
- Lifestyle
Dec 19, 2025 / 7:00 p.m.
Comedian Anwar Newton returns to host an evening rich with holiday-themed movie, TV, and music references to test your pop culture IQ. So, put on your favorite holiday sweater, invite a couple of frie...
Glow Up @SMoCA: Sound Bath at Sunrise
- Events
- Lifestyle
Dec 20, 2025 / 6:30 a.m.
Refresh your aura as you enjoy this unique winter solstice celebration with us! Get comfy and lose yourself in the serene beauty of the James Turrell Knight Rise Skyspace as the sun rises, and revel i...
An Evening With Squirrel Nut Zippers - Christmas Caravan
- Performances
- Jazz
Dec 20, 2025 / 7:30 p.m.
The Squirrel Nut Zippers return with the joyous, raucous Christmas Caravan, performing heartwarming ballads and boisterous dance tunes while conjuring an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondr...
MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO DE JOSE HERNANDEZ
- Performances
- Global
Dec 21, 2025 / 6:00 p.m.
Be swept away by the humor, heartache, and romance of mariachi in this special performance of holiday favorites and treasured selections from the mariachi songbook.
Glow Up @SMoCA: Sound Bath Jan. 8
- Events
- Lifestyle
Jan 8, 2026 / 7:00 p.m.
Refresh your aura and bathe in the serene light of Squidsoup’s Infinite as a sound bath led by Melinda Milton eases you into deep relaxation. Take a moment for yourself; you deserve it!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern (Thursday)
- Performances
- Events
- Theater
Jan 8, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.
Step into The Twenty-Sided Tavern, a live Dungeons & Dragons adventure where audiences choose heroes and battle monsters, shaping an interactive quest to save the world. This hilarious and interactive...
Merchantile Market Jan. 10–Jan. 11
- Events
- Lifestyle
Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
Experience 200+ vendors, hands-on make-and-takes, live music, great food and drinks, and free kids’ activities in one vibrant day of creativity, community, and fun!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern (Friday)
- Performances
- Events
- Theater
Jan 9, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.
Step into The Twenty-Sided Tavern, a live Dungeons & Dragons adventure where audiences choose heroes and battle monsters, shaping an interactive quest to save the world. This hilarious and interactive...