Concerts & Live Music Venues in Phoenix

Phoenix’s music scene is as expansive as the city itself, offering something for every kind of listener. From major touring artists filling sprawling amphitheaters to emerging musicians bringing fresh sound to intimate venues, Phoenix keeps the beat going year-round. Add in neighborhood stages, local bands and community performances, and you’ll find a scene that’s both nationally recognized and deeply rooted in local talent.

Live Music for Every Taste

Phoenix’s lineup of rock and pop performances is vast, with national headliners visiting popular venues like The Van Buren, Crescent Ballroom or Marquee Theater. For a more intimate experience, head to Valley Bar for an eclectic mix of Latin, soul and indie pop or The Nile for up-and-coming hardcore, punk, metal and rock shows. For an evening of blues and jazz tunes, head to cozy lounges like The Nash, The Rhythm Room or Copper Blues Rock Pub and Kitchen.

Country music fans can scoot their boots at some of the most iconic spots for good-old-fashioned western music and dancing, like Handlebar-J and Rustler’s Rooste. Plenty of national country music acts also make tour stops at Phoenix’s larger concert arenas throughout the year.

Top Concert Venues in Phoenix

Phoenix is home to music venues ranging from 19,000-capacity amphitheaters to intimate lounges and bar backrooms.

Chart-topping national and global musicians fill the stands at Phoenix’s state-of-the-art Mortgage Matchup Center, Desert Diamond Arena and Arizona Financial Theater. Fans can enjoy top touring acts under the desert skies at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater, a premier outdoor music venue.

Enjoy the unique vantage point from a seat at Celebrity Theater, the rare circular theater with a revolving stage that’s hosted legendary acts from Nat King Cole to David Bowie. Or visit one of the Valley’s art institutions like the Musical Instrument Museum or Phoenix Art Museum offering eclectic performances of Afro-Cuban jazz, orchestral, Latin, folk-rock and more.

Explore upcoming shows at some of the area’s larger venues below, and check out our rundown of smaller live music hotspots for emerging artists, local bands and a more intimate experience.

Looking for even more events to fill your itinerary? Check out what’s happening this weekend, as well as our guide to the most popular annual events.

Check out our Things to Do This Weekend and Things to Do This Month posts to discover more concerts and performances happening soon. For a list of major annual events, check out our annual events guide.

Most of the concerts below are for our larger venues, as well as our arts center. For links to shows at smaller venues, see our live music venues blog post.