Discover the best things to do in Phoenix in November 2026, from live music and professional sports to food events, family-friendly activities and the latest art exhibitions. This month’s highlights include major concerts, Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns games, immersive museum experiences and outdoor attractions perfect for a fall visit. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or looking for something to do today, explore the top November events happening across Phoenix and the surrounding Valley.

Find more things to do this weekend on our event calendar. We've also rounded up fall events and things to do in Phoenix this fall. Discover all the top annual happening in Phoenix in 2026 here.

Thanksgiving Events in Phoenix

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Greater Phoenix with festive feasts, holiday events, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're gathering around the table or exploring The Valley, check out our Thanksgiving blog for all the ways to celebrate this November.

Holiday Events in Phoenix

• Starting 11/18: Jingle at JW Desert Ridge at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa  
• Starting 11/20: Christmas at the Princess at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess  
• Starting 11/20: Miracle on 34th Street at Arizona Broadway Theatre 
• 11/20-22: Wigwam Holiday Festival of Arts at The Wigwam  
• 11/22: 4th Annual Queer Holiday Market at Chateau Luxe 
• Starting 11/26: ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo 
• 11/27-29: Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden 
• 11/28-29: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at Mesa Arts Center 
• 11/29: Oy to the World: A Hanukkah Musical Revue at ASU Kerr 

Events in Phoenix

There’s always something happening in Phoenix, from food festivals and art shows to major sporting events and live music. No matter when you visit, you’ll find exciting ways to experience the city. Check out our full event calendar to see what’s coming up!​

• Every Tuesday: Trivia Night at Greenwood Brewing 
• Every Tuesday: 602'sdays at Bikini Lounge 
• 11/1: Free Big Fest at Arizona Boardwalk
• 11/1: Tempe Tardeada at Tempe Community Complex 
• 11/1: Thieves Market at East Valley Institute of Technology 
• 11/1: The 27th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival at Chandler Center for the Arts 
• 11/1: Monster Jam at State Farm Stadium 
• 11/1: Dia de Muertos 2026 at Arizona Center 
• 11/1: 13th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival at St. Mary's Basilica 
• 11/1: Día de los Muertos at the Zoo at Phoenix Zoo
• 11/1: Dia De Los Muertos at The Pemberton 
• 11/4: Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays at Orpheum Theatre 
• 11/5: Shinrin-yoku Workshop at Japanese Friendship Garden 
• 11/5: Roars & Pours: Brewlights at Phoenix Zoo
• 11/5: The Art of the Roll at The Spa at Camelback Inn
• 11/5: An Idiot’s Guide to Wine at Walter Studios 
• 11/6-15: Canal Convergence: Western Nature at Scottsdale Waterfront 
• 11/6: First Friday at Goodyear Ballpark 
• 11/6: Peoria Night Market at Centennial Park Plaza 
• 11/6: Melrose First Friday Art Walk at The Royale 
• 11/6: First Fridays in the Garden at Japanese Friendship Garden 
• 11/6-9: Día de Muertos at Desert Botanical Garden 
• 11/6-8: Water Lantern Festival at Kiwanis Park 
• 11/6-8: Festival in the Mountains at North Mountain Visitor Center 
• 11/6: ENERGY by MOVE Festival at Herberger Theater Center 
• 11/7-8: Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival at Kierland Commons 
• 11/7-8: Italian Festival at Scottsdale Waterfront 
• 11/7-8: El Gato con Botas (Puss in Boots) at Arizona Opera 
• 11/7: Mesa Night Market at Mesa, AZ 
• 11/7: 18th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Avondale-Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery 
• 11/7: Willo Art Walk at Willo Neighborhood 
• 11/7: Anime World Marketplace at Arizona Center 
• 11/7: Grand Ave Festival at Grand Avenue 
• 11/7: SerbFest at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church 
• 11/7: Free Bubble Fest at Arizona Boardwalk
• 11/7: Certified Local Fall Festival at Margaret T. Hance Park 
• 11/7: Phoenix Home+Garden Home Tour at Various Phoenix Residences 
• 11/7: Arizona Wine Tasting: Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships at WestWorld of Scottsdale 
• 11/7: Inaugural Esplanade Community Table at The Esplanade 
• 11/8-15: Arizona Fashion Week at Avant-121 
• 11/8: Cellar Wars: Clash of the Corks Brunch at Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess 
• 11/8: Sense & Sensibility Regency Market + Watch Party at Arizona Science Center 
• 11/9-15: Party Like It’s 2006: Week-Long Celebration at Joe’s Farm Grill 
• 11/9: Matriarch Mixer's 3rd Annual Native American Heritage Month Celebration at The Churchill 
• 11/11: Phoenix Veterans Day Parade at North Phoenix 
• 11/11: The Lord Of The Rings Watch Party at The Pemberton 
• 11/12-15: The Other Art Fair at On Jackson 
• 11/12: Spanish Sunset Experience at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa 
• 11/13-14: Dino’s Git-Down at State Farm Stadium 
• 11/13-15: Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field 
• 11/13-15: Middle Eastern Food Festival at St. George Orthodox Church 
• 11/13-15: Sumo + Sushi at Rawhide Event Center 
• 11/14: Roosevelt Neighborhood Historic Tour 2026 at The Great Arizona Puppet Theater 
• 11/14: Free Harvest Fest at Arizona Boardwalk
• 11/14: High Street’s Cigars & Cars Festival at High Street 
• 11/14: Family Fun Days at The Square PHX
• 11/14: Cars & Caffeine at Radford Racing School 
• 11/14: Tails on the Trails at Phoenix Zoo
• 11/14: Hand Rolled Sushi Making at Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Phoenix 
• 11/14: Cool Nihongo at Japanese Friendship Garden  
• 11/14-15: Gather Brunch: Saddle Up at Sarten Kitchen & Bar at Denu Hotel & Spa 
• 11/14-15: Phoenix Pizza Festival at Margaret T. Hance Park 
• 11/14-15: Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival at Centennial Park Plaza 
• 11/15: Hayden Flour Mills Bread Fest at Don Guerra's Barrio Bagel & Slice 
• 11/15: Arizona Pupusas Festival at Arizona Center 
• 11/15: Handmade Empanadas at AC Hotel Scottsdale North 
• 11/14: Dayshift: The 30+ Daytime Party at Club Dwntwn 
• 11/14: 17th Annual Festival of the Arts at Herberger Theater Center  
• 11/14: Roosevelt Neighborhood Historic Tour 2026 at The Great Arizona Puppet Theater 
• 11/15: 2nd Annual Phoenix Pride Community Unity 5K Walk/Run at Charlie’s Phoenix 
• 11/17: Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live - The Next Generation at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/17: Bartender's Table: Cocktail Class Series at Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour 
• 11/17: 5-Course Fisher Wine Dinner at Luna by Giada 
• 11/17: Santa Paws Yappy Hour at Denu Hotel & Spa 
• 11/17: An Evening of Alton Brown at Mesa Arts Center 
• 11/18: Yelp Slayground at the Children's Museum of Phoenix 
• 11/18: National Geographic Live: The Ghosts of Pompeii at Mesa Arts Center 
• 11/19: Color Me Frosted Cooking Class at The Spa at Camelback Inn
• 11/20-22: The Wiz at Mesa Arts Center 
• 11/20: Broadway Rave at The Rebel Lounge 
• 11/20: The BeYOUtifull Ugly Flea Market at Arizona Center 
• 11/21: Faire @ The Square at The Square PHX
• 11/21: Indian Frybread & Arts Festival at Rawhide Event Center 
• 11/21: Brad Williams at Celebrity Theatre 
• 11/21: November Sangria Social at Queen Creek Olive Mill 
• 11/21: Night in Naples at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa 
• 11/21: Sunset Sangria at Renata's Hearth at Arizona Biltmore 
• 11/21: Bad Art Night: Fall Edition at Arizona Science Center 
• 11/21-22: Thriftapalooza at Arizona State Fairgrounds 
• 11/22: Desert & Dusk: A Golden Hour Market at Andaz Scottsdale 
• 11/24: Maroon and Gold Band and Philharmonia “Thanksgiving Treat” at ASU Gammage 
• 11/27: Jay Leno at Talking Stick Resort 
• 11/27-28: Lobby Sessions at Caesars Republic Scottsdale 
• 11/28: Native All-Star Comedy Night 2026 at Gila River – Wild Horse Pass  
• 11/28: Arizona Grand Holiday Open House 2026 at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa 
• 11/28: Music in the Park at The Park at PV 
• 11/28: ABBA Under the Stars at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel 
• 11/28: Pour & Pair Happy Hour at Weft & Wrap at Andaz 
• 11/28-29: Bluey's Big Play at Arizona Financial Theatre  
• 11/30: The Music of Hey Arnold! Live! at The Van Buren 

Concerts and Performances This Month

Shows are taking place more often now, including theatre performances, comedy shows and concerts. Here's who you can see perform this month:

• 11/1: Lenny Pearce at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• 11/1: Skillet at The Van Buren 
• 11/2: The Wildwoods at The Crescent Ballroom 
• 11/5: Dan + Shay at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 
• 11/5: 6LACK at The Van Buren 
• 11/5: 311 at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• 11/5: Jason Derulo at Gila River – Wild Horse Pass 
• 11/6-7: Obsidian at Eastlake Park 
• 11/6: Cristian Castro at Desert Diamond Arena
• 11/7: Fall Concert Series at The Quarter at Scottsdale Quarter 
• 11/8: Don Omar at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/9: Underoath at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• 11/10: Jessie Reyez at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• 11/10: Morrissey at Mullett Arena 
• 11/11: The Smashing Pumpkins at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/11: Sabaton at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• 11/11: The United States Navy Band Commodores at The Nash 
• 11/11: Don Mclean at Celebrity Theatre 
• 11/13: Tim McGraw & Miranda Lambert: Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field 
• 11/13: Grupo Duelo at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• 11/13: Vince Staples at The Van Buren  
• 11/13: Caesars' Tree Lighting Rooftop Concert at Caesars Republic Scottsdale 
• 11/14: Brand New at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• 11/14: Blake Shelton & Turnpike Troubadours: Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field
• 11/15: Under Score: Garrison Jones at Dorrance DOME 
• 11/15: Arts in the Park Concert Series at The Wigwam 
• 11/15: Parker McCollum & Lynyrd Skynyrd: Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field
• 11/16: Teddy Swims at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/17: Steve Lacy at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• 11/17: Em Beihold at Walter Studios 
• 11/21: Barbara Mason at Desert Diamond Arena
• 11/21: Kanye West at State Farm Stadium 
• 11/21: Three Days Grace at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 
• 11/24: KATSEYE at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/27: Jonas Brothers at Desert Diamond Arena
• 11/27: Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers at Celebrity Theatre 
• 11/28: Banda MS at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/30: The Neighbourhood at Mortgage Matchup Center

Sports Events in November

From championship games to spring training and everything in between, Phoenix is a year-round destination for sports fans. Catch the action across baseball, basketball, football, golf, racing, and more. Check out our sports event calendar to see upcoming games, matches, and tournaments.

• 11/1: Round One Watch Party: Phoenix Rising FC vs. New Mexico United at Sana Sana Cerveceria 
• 11/1: ASU Volleyball vs. Houston at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/2: ASU Women’s Basketball vs. Jackson State at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/2: ASU Men’s Basketball vs. East Tennessee State at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/4: Suns vs. Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/5-7: Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo at Cave Creek Memorial Arena 
• 11/5: Suns vs. Magic at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/5: ASU Women’s Basketball vs. NAU at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/6: ASU Men’s Basketball vs. Northern Colorado at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/7: ASU Football vs. Colorado at Mountain America Stadium
• 11/7: Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships at WestWorld of Scottsdale 
• 11/7: Suns vs. Rockets at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/8: ASU Volleyball vs. Utah at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/8: Cultural Cadence Cycle at Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center 
• 11/9: Suns vs. Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/10: Suns vs. Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/12: Suns vs. Hornets at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/12-15: Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club 
• 11/13: ASU Men’s Basketball vs. ULM at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/14: All Elite Wrestling presents FULL GEAR at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/14: 8 Second Saturday at Rawhide Western Town 
• 11/15: ASU Women’s Basketball vs. Penn State at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/15: Suns vs. Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/15: Cardinals vs. Rams at State Farm Stadium
• 11/17: ASU Women’s Basketball vs. San Diego at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/18: ASU Men’s Basketball vs. Oakland at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/20: ASU Women’s Basketball vs. Santa Clara at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/21-22: 2026 Phoenix Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Phoenix Raceway 
• 11/21: ASU Football vs. Oklahoma State at Mountain America Stadium
• 11/24: ASU Women’s Basketball vs. San Jose St. at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/25: ASU Volleyball vs. Kansas St. at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/26-28: Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway at WestWorld of Scottsdale 
• 11/27: Suns vs. Mavericks at Mortgage Matchup Center
• 11/27: ASU Volleyball vs. Kansas at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/29: Cardinals vs. Commanders at State Farm Stadium
• 11/29: ASU Women's Basketball vs. Wake Forest at Desert Financial Arena
• 11/30: ASU Men’s Basketball vs. Montana at Desert Financial Arena

Art Exhibits in November 2026

Phoenix is home to the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Ignite your mind with the creativity and inspiration you will find at our local cultural institutions. Here's the art exhibits you can see this month: 

Phoenix Art Museum:

• Colorwear: A Kaleidoscope of Fashion  
• Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room 
• George Elbert Burr: The Desert Etchings
• The Art of Philip C. Curtis 
• Ed Mell: In the Studio 
• Along with other ongoing installations/exhibitions

Heard Museum:

• Wisdom from the Future
• Blue Bird
• Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories
• Substance of Stars
• Along with other ongoing installations/exhibitions

Desert Botanical Garden:

• Fall Butterflies  
• Fall Garden After Dark (through 11/15)
• Dog Days in the Garden* (*select days/nights through 11/21) 
• Super Bloom Art Exhibit

S'edav Va'aki Museum: 

• Indigenous Identities
• S'edav Va'aki and the O'Odham

Wonderspaces:

• Portraits in Pink, Blue, and Silver
• Submergence
• The Immigrant
• Blooms
• Hoshi V2
• Into the Light
• Along with other ongoing installations/exhibitions

Other Museums:

• Geographic Galleries at Musical Instrument Museum 
• The Collection at 75: Selected Acquisitions from 1950–2025 at ASU Art Museum  
• To Sink the Shallow and Raise the Deep at ASU Art Museum  
• Wrought by Fire: Metalwork of the Southwest at ASU Art Museum 
• CaveScape at Arizona Science Center