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Things to Do in January in Phoenix

Find out what's happening in January 2026 in Phoenix. You can see live music, the most current art exhibitions, and more.

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

Holiday Events in Phoenix

Though Phoenix’s warm, sunny skies may linger, the holidays bring a cozy and festive spirit to the season. From family gatherings to community events and outdoor adventures, celebrate the season with these top things to do.

• Through Jan. 3: Jingle at JW at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa 
• Through Jan. 3: Christmas at the Princess at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess 
• Through Jan. 4: Ho Holidays at Hotel Valley Ho 
• Through Jan. 4: Tianyu Lights Festival at Camelback Ranch – Glendale 
• Through Jan. 4: World of Illumination: Cosmic Sleighride at Desert Diamond Casino 
• Through Jan. 4: World of Illumination: Rockin’ Christmas at Tempe Diablo Stadium 
• Through Jan. 4: Glistening Gardens at Butterfly Wonderland
• Through Jan. 4: Winter Waterland at OdySea Aquarium
• Through Jan. 12: Skate Westgate at Westgate Entertainment District
• Through Jan.16: ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo 

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!​

• ALL MONTH: Desert Pulse at Desert Botanical Garden
• ALL MONTH: POMPEII: The Exhibition at Arizona Science Center
• Jan. 3: VRBO Fiesta Bowl Parade at Central Phoenix 
• Jan. 3: Buy Black Marketplace at The Archwood At Eastlake
• Jan. 6-11: The Book Of Mormon at ASU Gammage
• Jan. 10: Family Fun Days at The Square PHX
• Jan. 10-11: Merchantile Market at Scottsdale Civic Center 
• Jan. 14: Pizza Date Night at Queen Creek Olive Mill
• Jan. 15-18: Disney On Ice at Mortgage Matchup Center 
• Jan. 15-18: Festivin at Wrigley Mansion
• Jan. 16: Justin Bieber Night at The Van Buren
• Jan. 16-18: Arizona Balloon Classic at Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds
• Jan. 17: Family Workshop at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West
• Jan. 17: Blaktinx Dance Festival Pop-Up at Herberger Theater Center
• Jan. 17-18: Experience Polynesia at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
• Jan. 17-25: Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at Westworld of Scottsdale 
• Jan. 18: Arizona Concours d’Elegance at Scottsdale Civic Center 
• Jan. 20: Bartender’s Table: Cocktail Class Series at Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
• Jan. 21: Zachariah Porter at The Van Buren
• Jan. 22: Sunsets & Sips at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West
• Jan. 23-25: Anime Convention & Japanese Festival at Mesa Convention Center 
• Jan. 24: Scottsdale Book Festival at Scottsdale Civic Center 
• Jan. 24: Step Afrika! at ASU Gammage 
• Jan. 24-25: Tempe Blooms at Downtown Tempe 
• Jan. 25: AZ Soup Festival at Warehouse215
• Jan. 27-Feb. 1: A Beautiful Noise at ASU Gammage 
• Jan. 31: Parada Del Sol & Trail’s End Festival at Old Town Scottsdale 
• Jan. 31: Asian Festival at Mesa Community College 
• Jan. 31: Phoenix Raceway Touch-a-Truck at Phoenix Raceway
• Jan. 31: Katt Williams at Mortgage Matchup Center 
• Jan. 31: Ballet Hispánico at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 
• Jan. 31-Mar. 29: Arizona Renaissance Festival at Gold Canyon 

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:

• Jan. 4: John Violinist at Herberger Theater Center
• Jan. 5: Duran Duran at Mortgage Matchup Center 
• Jan. 8: Banda la Excepcional at Casino Arizona
• Jan. 11: Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny at Madison Center for the Arts 
• Jan. 11: Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift at Madison Center For The Arts 
• Jan. 15: The Baroque Era: Bach and Beyond at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
• Jan. 16: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles at Phoenix Art Museum
• Jan. 17: Sudan Archives at The Crescent Ballroom 
• Jan. 17-18: Constantine Kitsopoulos at Symphony Hall Phoenix 
• Jan. 17-18: How To Train Your Dragon™ in Concert at Symphony Hall Phoenix 
• Jan. 23: Candlelight Open Air: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Phoenix Zoo 
• Jan. 24: Parker McCollum at Desert Diamond Arena 
• Jan. 28: TWICE at Mortgage Matchup Center
• Jan. 31: Concert in the Coliseum: The Killers at TPC Scottsdale
• Jan. 31: Inzo at Mesa Amphitheatre 
• Jan. 31: Playstation: The Concert at Arizona Financial Theatre

Sports Events in January

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!

• Jan. 2: Suns vs. Kings at Mortgage Matchup Center
• Jan. 2-3: Desert Hockey Classic at Mullett Arena 
• Jan. 3: ASU Men's Basketball vs. Colorado at Desert Financial Arena
• Jan. 4: Suns vs. Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center
• Jan. 7: ASU Women's Basketball vs. UCF at Desert Financial Arena
• Jan. 8: VRBO Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium 
• Jan. 9: Suns vs. Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center
• Jan. 9-10: ASU Ice Hockey vs. Miami at Mullett Arena 
• Jan. 10: ASU Men's Basketball vs. Kansas State at Desert Financial Arena
• Jan. 11: Suns vs. Wizards at Mortgage Matchup Center
• Jan. 11: ASU Gymnastics Tri-Meet Home Opener at Desert Financial Arena
• Jan. 17: ASU Women's Basketball vs. Kansas at Desert Financial Arena
• Jan. 17-18: Rock N Roll Marathon Arizona at Scottsdale/Tempe 
• Jan. 21: ASU Men's Basketball vs. West Virginia at Desert Financial Arena
• Jan. 23: ASU Gymnastics vs. BYU at Desert Financial Arena
• Jan. 23-24: ASU Ice Hockey vs. North Dakota at Mullett Arena 
• Jan. 24: Diplo’s Run Club at Maragaret T. Hance Park 
• Jan. 24: ASU Men's Basketball vs. Cincinnati at Desert Financial Arena
• Jan. 25: Suns vs. Heat at Mortgage Matchup Center
• Jan. 27: Suns vs. Nets at Mortgage Matchup Center
• Jan. 28: ASU Women's Basketball vs. Arizona at Desert Financial Arena
• Jan. 29: Suns vs. Pistons at Mortgage Matchup Center
• Jan. 29-Feb. 1: Hyrox at State Farm Stadium
• Jan. 30: Suns vs. Cavaliers at Mortgage Matchup Center
• Jan. 31: ASU Men's Basketball vs. Arizona at Desert Financial Arena

Art Exhibits in January 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:

• Funny Business: Photography and Humor
• The Collection: Fireflies 
• Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan
• Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection
• The Collection: Greatest Fits (Vol. 1): The Art of Archiving Fashion
• Splendors of East Asian Cloisonné
• Flowers of the Punjab
• Along with other ongoing installations/exhibitions

Heard Museum:

• Hoop Dance!
• Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View
• Heart of the Community: Baskets from the Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art
• Adorned with Memory: Jewelry from the Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art 
• Along with other ongoing installations/exhibitions

Desert Botanical Garden:

• Majestic Mariposas
• Desert Pulse

S'edav Va'aki Museum:

• The Land and the People

Wonderspaces:

• Portraits in Pink, Blue, and Silver
• The Immigrant
• Well Wishes My Love, Your Love
• Blooms
• Hoshi V2
• Into the Light
• Bloom Bloom
• Along with other ongoing installations/exhibitions

Other Museums:

• The Magical Flute at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
• Tierras Reimaginadas: Migration at ASU Art Museum
• Michelangelo Lovelace: Art Saved My Life at ASU Art Museum