January in and around Phoenix and Scottsdale is chock full of fun, festivals and many options for music. After the holidays wear off, the fun can continue all January long. Check this list of all these exciting events.
Purely Classical
Date: January 6th-8th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Symphony Hall Phoenix
75 N 2nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
Violinist and former concertmaster of the Phoenix Symphony makes a return to Symphony Hall. Steven Moeckel sets the stage for a powerful performance to include Leonore Overture from Beethoven’s one and only opera, Fidelio. The show ends with one of the most recognizable works of the symphonic canon, Mozart’s Symphony No. 40.
M is For Mozart
Date: January 7th
Time: 11am
Location: Symphony Hall Phoenix
75 N 2nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
M is for Mozart delights young music lovers and brings joy to children through inspiring music written by Mozart and other famous composers all before they turned 18 years old! This one-hour concert is suitable for all ages.
Date: January 12th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Celebrating their 60th anniversary, American music royalty, The Temptations, comes to town. Check out their tour in Scottsdale.
Date: January 13th-15th
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Arizona State Fair
2960 E. Northern Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007
“The Home & Garden Show features 950 vendor booths, local experts and inspiration all in one place for one weekend only. Take full advantage of these home improvement experts by bringing pictures of your space and your ideas, home improvement inspiration has never been so easy! Not looking to remodel right now, no problem! We have something for everyone including local artisan crafters, seminars, education, wine tasting, tasty food samples, fun shopping booths and make-n-take crafting workshops. All activities inside the Show are free with admission.”
Surprise Fine Art and Wine Festival
Date: January 13th-15th
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Surprise Recreational Campus
15940 N Bullard Avenue Surprise, AZ 85374
Another wonderful art and wine festival hits Surprise this January. Get ready for a weekend fit for the whole family of food, wine and art. This one will be hosted by Thunderbird Artists and the City of Surprise.
Date: January 14th
Time: 8pm
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
The Limón Dance Company (LDC) performs in Scottsdale this January. Since its inception in 1946, this dance company has thrilled audiences. Tickets on sale now.
Rock N’ Roll Running Series
Date: January 14th-15th
Time: Recurring Daily
Location: Tempe, AZ.
“Celebrate the start of a new year with a tri-city foot tour through the Valley of the Sun! Run through the butte-iful red sandstone formations of Papago Park, snap a selfie in front of colorful art installations, and soak up the southwestern style while dancing and dashing through the streets. Kick off the weekend with a pre-race party at the Health & Fitness Expo in Phoenix, experience the Sonoran Desert radiance while adventuring through Scottsdale and Tempe, and finally, relax and refresh at our Finish Line Festival at the urban oasis, Tempe Beach Park. Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona is a harmonious blend of vista and musical magic that draws a lively batch of locals and visitors alike who are ready to bring the heat.”
Date: January 14th
Time: 7pm
Location: The Vista Center for the Arts
15660 N Parkview Place Surprise, AZ 85374
“The best act of its genre on the music scene today,” the Bill Pinkney legacy group still reflects the entire Legendary Drifter’s presence in the music industry and weaves a blend of nostalgic magic and on-stage excitement with a 21st Century twist. Today’s sophisticated and informed music lovers reject generic imitations, and, accordingly, The Original Drifters® remain in demand.
Reverb: Contemporary Music Festival
Date: January 18th-20th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Symphony Hall Phoenix
1875 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004
Jennifer Koh, a Grammy Award winning violinist visits Symphony Hall in Phoenix this January.
Date: January 19th-22nd
Time: Recurring
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
A vaudeville-esque production, Assisted Living the Musical comes to life and includes 18 characters played by the show’s two stars. Laughter will abound with this performance.
Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival
Date: January 22nd-23rd
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Downtown Carefree
101 Easy Street Carefree, AZ 85377
More than 155 fine artisans throughout the United States will flock to The Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival this January. Get ready for an impressive display of paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and ink; small, medium and life-sized sculptures, sparkling hand blown glass, clay, metal, stone, wood, bronze, one-of-kind handcrafted jewelry, beautiful photography and much more!
Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction
Date: January 21st-29th
Time: Recurring Daily
Location: Barrett-Jackson Auction Co., LLC
16601 N. Pima Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Once again, Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction makes its appearance in Scottsdale this January. This world-class automotive event will bring thousands to town to drool over and potentially go home with some of the most unique, eclectic and valuable cars in the country. Besides the auction, enjoy symposiums, mingle with celebrities and heart-stopping thrill rides in brand new vehicles.
Date: January 27th-29th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Madison Center for the Arts
5601 N 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016
Ready for the 80’s to come alive again? Totally 80’s cranks up the music of Tears for Fears among other popular rock, R&B and new wave hits. Enjoy the music of George Michael, Phil Collins, Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News, Robert Palmer, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Mr. Mister, Cher, Rush, Kool & The Gang, Tommy Tutone and more.
Doggie Street Festival Phoenix
Date: January 28th
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Steele Indian School Park
This companion animal adopt-a-thon brings humans together with their furry best friends. Among adoptions you can also enjoy fantastic pet products and services, yummy eats, vet tips, music, auction prizes and much more! Bring your friendly dog. Together we can do good for our furry family members!
L.A. Theatre Works: Lucy Love Desi
Date: January 28th
Time: 8pm
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Lucy Loves Desi — A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom tells the tale of how the pioneering television sitcom came to be with as much heart and humor as an episode of I Love Lucy itself.
