Find out what's happening in November 2025 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 fall events and things to do in Phoenix this fall. Discover all the top annual happening in Phoenix in 2025 here.
Thanksgiving in Phoenix
Though Phoenix’s warm, sunny skies may linger, Thanksgiving brings a cozy and festive spirit to the season. From family gatherings and delicious feasts to community events and outdoor adventures, celebrate the holiday with these top things to do.
- Nov. 23: Sunday Thanksgiving Dinner at The Duce
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Brunch at Arizona Biltmore
- Nov. 27: A Royal Thanksgiving at Royal Palms Resort and Spa
- Nov. 27: Harvest Feast: Thanksgiving at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
- Nov. 27: Rooftop Thanksgiving Dinner at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving at Le Âme at The Global Ambassador Hotel
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving at Théa at The Global Ambassador Hotel
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen at Andaz Scottsdale Resort
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Buffet at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Dinner at Litchfield's at The Wigwam
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Dinner at Neighborhood Services Restaurant and Bar at Omni Tempe
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving in The Wigwam Ballroom at The Wigwam
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving in Sedona at Enchantment Resort
- Nov. 27: Arizona Biltmore Turkey Trot at Arizona Biltmore
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Fest at Omni Montelucia
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Grand Mercado at Tia Carmen
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving at Hearth ‘61 at Mountain Shadows
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving at ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Dinner at Palo Verde at Boulders Resort
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Brunch at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving at Rustler’s Rooste
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Brunch at J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician
- \Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Buffet at The Phoenician Tavern at The Phoenician
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Buffet at The Italiano
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Brunch at Talavera at Four Seasons Scottsdale
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Feast at CIELO at ADERO Scottsdale
- Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Meal at El Chorro
- Nov. 27 GreensGiving at Green New American
- Nov. 27-28: Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise at Lake Pleasant Cruises
- Nov. 27-30: Thanksgiving at Alter Ego at Canopy by Hilton Tempe
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!
- Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Sumo + Sushi at Rawhide Event Center
- Through Nov. 3: Día de Muertos at Desert Botanical Garden
- Through Nov. 9: Imaginarium “Land of Oz” at Phoenix Premium Outlets
- Through Nov. 16: Majestic Mariposas at Desert Botanical Garden
- Through Nov. 30: Astronomy Tour: Arizona at the Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
- Through Nov. 30: Black Hole: First Picture at the Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
- Through Nov. 30: Inside Pop Art at the Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
- Through Nov. 30: Orbital at the Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
- Nov. 1: Tequila Fest Phoenix 2025 at AZ Athletic Grounds
- Nov. 1: Avatar the Last Airbender in Concert: The 20th Anniversary Tour at ASU Gammage
- Nov. 1: MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos Festival at Arizona Center
- Nov. 1: Dia de los Muertos at W Scottsdale
- Nov. 1: Phoenix World Arts Collective | Performance Pop-Up at Herberger Theater Center
- Nov. 1: Siren Splash at W Scottsdale
- Nov. 1: Phantom of the Biltmore Halloween Party at Arizona Biltmore
- Nov. 1-2: Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival at Kierland Commons
- Nov. 1-2: Celebrating Día de los Muertos starring Mauricio Martinez at Madison Center for the Arts
- Nov. 1-2: Dia de los Muertos at Phoenix Zoo
- Nov. 1-3: Celebrating Día de los Muertos at The Phoenix Symphony
- Nov. 1-29: Fall Fest at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
- Nov. 2: Hayden Flour Mills Bread Fest at Don Guerra’s Barrio Bagel & Slice
- Nov. 2: Mellow Moon Yoga & Sound Healing at Mountain Shadows
- Nov. 2: St. Mary's Basilica's 12th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival at St. Mary's Outdoor Plaza
- Nov. 2: Día de Los Muertos Cocktail Dinner at Renata's Hearth at Arizona Biltmore
- Nov. 2: Dia De Muertos Community Event at Chandler Center for the Arts
- Nov. 2: Tempe Tardeada at Tempe Community Complex
- Nov. 4: Shinrin-yoku Workshop at Japanese Friendship Garden
- Nov. 4-9: & Juliet at ASU Gammage
- Nov. 6: Roars & Pours at Phoenix Zoo
- Nov. 7: Noche de Ofrendas at Herberger Theater Center
- Nov. 7: Pulse Party at Desert Botanical Garden
- Nov. 7-8: Dreamy Draw Music Festival at Scottsdale Civic Center
- Nov. 7-8: BlakTinx Dance Festival at Herberger Theater Center
- Nov. 7-9: Arizona Jazz Fest at West Valley Event Complex
- Nov. 7-9: The Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field
- Nov. 7-9: Phoenix/Tempe Water Lantern Festival at Kiwanis Park
- Nov. 7-16: Canal Convergence: Showtime at Scottsdale Waterfront
- Nov. 8: Wayne Fest at Coronado Park
- Nov. 8: Grand Ave Festival PHX at Historic Grand Avenue
- Nov. 8: USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience at High Street
- Nov. 8: Arizona Fall Fest 2025 at Margaret T. Hance Park
- Nov. 8: Party in the Park at Gilbert Regional Park
- Nov. 8: CONDER/Dance | Performance Pop-Up at Herberger Theater Center
- Nov. 8: Art 360: KPOP Demon Hunters at the Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
- Nov. 8: Mesa Night Market at AZ International Marketplace Plaza
- Nov. 8-9: Belicofest at Rawhide Event Center
- Nov. 9: Sarah Millican at Orpheum Theatre
- Nov. 12: Spellbound Burlesque at Century Grand
- Nov. 13: Loteria Nights at Desert Botanical Garden
- Nov. 13: Four Top Chef’s Dinner at COURSE Restaurant
- Nov. 14: Phoenician Fall Fest at The Phoenician
- Nov. 15: AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
- Nov. 15: Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts at Herberger Theater Center
- Nov. 15: Arizona Indigenous Culinary Event at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
- Nov. 15: How To Get Free at ASU Gammage
- Nov. 15: The Magical Music of Harry Potter at The Phoenix Symphony
- Nov. 15: George Lopez at Gila River – Wild Horse Pass
- Nov. 15: Bryan Adams at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 15-16: Phoenix Pizza Festival at Margaret T. Hance Park
- Nov. 16: Sunset Floating Sound Bath at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
- Nov. 21: Peoria Asian Night Market at Centennial Plaza Park
- Nov. 21: DANA Estates Wine Dinner at COURSE Restaurant
- Nov. 21-22: Gilbert Days Music Festival at Gilbert Regional Park
- Nov. 22: Indian Frybread & Arts Festival at Rawhide Event Center
- Nov. 22: Zoniez Band | Performance Pop-Up at Herberger Theater Center
- Nov. 22: Movies on the Field: Wicked at Mountain America Stadium
- Nov. 22: Jo Koy at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 22: ABBA Under the Stars at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
- Nov. 22: Astronomy Family Night at the Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
- Nov. 22-23: Better Together Festival at Steele Indian School Park
- Nov. 28-30: Street Eats & Beats Festival at International District AZ
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:
- Nov. 1: Lord Huron at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Nov. 1: Ramon Ayala at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 3: Doechii at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Nov. 4: Aly & AJ at Celebrity Theatre
- Nov. 4-5: Tate McRae at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 6: NBA Youngboy at Desert Diamond Arena
- Nov. 7: Intocable at Desert Diamond Arena
- Nov. 7: Air Supply at Talking Stick Resort
- Nov. 7-8: MANÁ at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 7-9: Litton Conducts Tchaikovsky at The Phoenix Symphony
- Nov. 8: DAX at Walter Studios
- Nov. 13: José Maria Napoleon at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Nov. 14: Christian Nodal at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 14: Desert Studio: Emerging Artists Series at Desert Botanical Garden
- Nov. 14: ZZ Top at Talking Stick Resort
- Nov. 15: Yandel at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Nov. 18: MGK at Desert Diamond Arena
- Nov. 18-19: Billie Eilish at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 19: Jessie J at The Van Buren
- Nov. 20: J.I.D at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Nov. 21-23: Scheherazade and Sandoval at The Phoenix Symphony
- Nov. 22: Kevin Gates at Arizona Financial Theatre
Sports Events in October
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!
- Oct. 31 - Nov. 2: 2025 NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway
- Nov. 2: Suns vs. Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 3: ASU Women's Basketball vs. Coppin State at Desert Financial Arena
- Nov. 4: ASU Men's Basketball vs. Southern Utah at Desert Financial Arena
- Nov. 6: Suns vs. Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 8: Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby at Sloan Park
- Nov. 8: ASU Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Washington at Desert Financial Arena
- Nov. 8-9: 14th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships at WestWorld of Scottsdale
- Nov. 9: Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game at Sloan Park
- Nov. 9: ASU Men's Basketball vs. Utah Tech at Desert Financial Arena
- Nov. 10: Suns vs. Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 10-16: 2025 Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix Country Club
- Nov. 13: Suns vs. Pacers at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 14: ASU Men's Basketball vs. Gonzaga at Desert Financial Arena
- Nov. 15: Arizona Fall League Championship at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
- Nov. 15: ASU Football vs. West Virginia at Mountain America Stadium
- Nov. 16: Cardinals vs. 49ers at State Farm Stadium
- Nov. 16: Suns vs. Hawks at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 17: ASU Men's Basketball vs. Georgia State at Desert Financial Arena
- Nov. 21: Arizona Snowbowl Opening Day at Arizona Snowbowl Resort & Basecamp
- Nov. 21: Suns vs. Timberwolves at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 22: ASU Women's Basketball vs. UNLV at Desert Financial Arena
- Nov. 23: Suns vs. Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 23: Cardinals vs. Jaguars at State Farm Stadium
- Nov. 24-30: Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway 2025 at WestWorld of Scottsdale
- Nov. 24: Suns vs. Rockets at Mortgage Matchup Center
- Nov. 25: ASU Women's Basketball vs. Utah Tech at Desert Financial Arena
- Nov. 28: ASU Football vs. Arizona at Mountain America Stadium
- Nov. 29: Suns vs. Nuggets at Mortgage Matchup Center
Art Exhibits in November 2025
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:
- 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
- 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
- The Land and the People
- 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
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