The holidays are in full swing and nothing gets you more in the mood than a great month of events in and around the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. This December you can expect a full experience of concerts, markets and festivals. Get ready for a spectacular display of holiday cheer from every part of the valley.
2nd Annual Winter Artisan Market
Date: December 2nd and 3rd
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Holland Center
34250 N. 60th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Join the Holland Community Center and the Sonoran Arts League for the 2nd annual Winter Artisan Market. This unique shopping experience will line up over 75 local fine artists with displays to include handmade items such as jewelry, art work, photography and more. Admission is free.
Date: December 2nd
Time: 8pm
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
A world premier chamber music ensemble, the Emerson String Quartet comes to Scottsdale this December. Enjoy an evening of Grammy Award winning songs from 30 recorded albums.
Holiday Pops
Date: December 2nd – December 4th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Symphony Hall Phoenix
75 N 2nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
The Phoenix Symphony presents the 2022 Holiday Pops located at the Symphony Hall Phoenix. This treasured tradition will bring songs of the holidays alive and full of warmth.
Luminarias Holiday Market
Date: December 2nd
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
6114 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253
The 3rd annual Luminarias Holiday Market will be held at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows. Featured at this event will be food, drinks, live music and vendors. Admission is free.
Date: December 3rd
Time: 9am-3pm
Location:Mountain View Lutheran Church
2122 S Goldfield Rd Apache Junction, AZ 85119
“Join AOTS for this great indoor/outdoor show!
Our Mountain View Holiday show offers you a chance to attend a widely varied art show and sale, at which you can get a jump on your holiday shopping, as you browse both inside and out.
You just might find that you are able to get most of your gift shopping done with one stop, as well as perhaps finding your OWN special piece of art.”
Christmas Market and Stroll in the Glow
Date: December 3rd
Time: 10am-8pm
Location: Fountain Hills Artists Gallery
16858 E. Avenue of the Fountains, #103 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Fountain Hills Artists Gallery hosts Christmas Market and Stroll in the Glow event. Meet local artists, shop original art and enjoy a free cookie!
Joy to the Herd
Date: December 3rd & 4th
Time: Recurring Daily
Location: Shamrock Farms
40034 W. Clayton Stanfield, AZ 85172
This working dairy farm will take the time to transform into a winter wonderland fit for the whole family. Take a tour of the farm, get up close and personal with the livestock and enjoy several holiday themed activities. Tickets are $15 and that includes access to all the activities.
Date: December 4th
Time: 4pm
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
This classical music concert brings alive music fit for all ages.
Date: December 9th – 20th
Time: 5:30pm – 9pm
Location:Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
2757 E Guadalupe Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234
Stroll through the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert as it lights up for the holiday season. This unique activity provides an appreciation for nature and the holidays. Local food and drink vendors will be available on site.
The Nutcracker
Date: Dates Vary
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Symphony Hall Phoenix
75 N 2nd St Phoenix, AZ 85004
There’s almost nothing more symbolic of the holidays than experiencing The Nutcracker. Catch a live show at the Symphony Hall Phoenix during the month of December performed by Ballet Arizona.
Home for the Holidays: Taliesin West
Date: December 9th – 17th
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259
The Taliesin West home of beloved Frank Lloyd Wright comes alive for the season with glowing decorations, storytelling, music and refreshments.
Cirque Du Soleil: ‘Twas The Night Before…’
Date: December 16th – 24th
Time: Recurring Daily
Location: Arizona Financial Theatre
400 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003
“‘Twas the Night Before…” is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil can imagine. This festive show is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, thrilling acrobatics and hugely lovable characters that is fast becoming a new tradition for families to cherish. Come discover what happens beforeSanta drops in!”
North Valley Symphony Orchestra Presents: A Joyous Christmas
Date: December 17th
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: North Canyon High School
1700 E Union Hills Dr Phoenix, AZ 85024
Featuring music from “Christmas Vacation”, a “Charlie Brown Christmas”, and a symphony based on carols – this performance is going to be full of cheer!
New Year’s Eve Concert
Date: December 31st
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Symphony Hall Phoenix
75 N 2nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve concert just before ringing in 2023. Phoenix Symphony and Valley favorite Stuart Chafetz at the podium will be a show to not miss.
