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.
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...
Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap
- Performances
- Jazz
Jan 22, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.
With playful exuberance and spontaneous charm, vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and pianist Bill Charlap bring new life to American Songbook classics and jazz standards.
Gunhild Carling - Sweden's Queen of Swing with New Guard Big Band
- Performances
- Jazz
Feb 13, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.
Whether she’s singing swinging jazz standards, playing one of eleven instruments, or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild Carling—a frequent Postmodern Jukebox collaborator—transports audiences to anothe...
Chase Padgett Presents 6 Guitars | Music, Comedy & Characters
- Performances
- Comedy
- Jazz
- Americana
- Classical
- Pop/Rock
- Blues
Feb 20, 2026 / 7:00 p.m.
With 6 Guitars, Chase Padgett delivers a virtuosic performance as he becomes six original guitar-playing characters—each representing a different genre: blues, jazz, rock, classical, folk, and country...
Paquito D'Rivera
- Performances
- Jazz
Mar 7, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.
A true citizen of sound, Paquito D’Rivera’s dazzling command of both the clarinet and saxophone is full of rhythmic complexity and lyrical beauty.
