It’s probably because they haven’t found us on socials yet. 🥲 Consider Tempe Tourism the insider’s guide to the best that our city has to offer. Whether it’s seasonal and signature events, culinary adventures, and outdoor experiences, or local attractions, unique activities, or local vendor markets, we’re here to show you there’s plenty to do enjoy in our urban desert destination! #tempetourism #tempe #arizona | Tempe Arizona Tourism Office

World of Illumination is back at Tempe Diablo Stadium, and this year’s dazzling drive-through light music show is themed “Rockin' Christmas”! 🎄🎸🎶 With over a million synchronized lights set to festive holiday music, this show is stunning and the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Roll down the windows to take it all in and cozy up with some blankets and hot cocoa for the car ride! @worldofillumination is open now through January 4. ✨ Be sure to add this Tempe favorite to your holiday

The Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts — the oldest & one of the most beloved art festivals in the Southwest — is returning to Downtown Tempe this December for three full days from December 5-7, 2025! 🎨🎉❄️ For over 50 years, this FREE outdoor art festival has been bringing together 300 local and national artists, showcasing handcrafted works across every medium, including ceramics and jewelry to paintings, textiles, woodwork, and more. Beyond the art, there is also live music and entertainment, s

Returning to Tempe for its second year is the Reggae Rise Up music festival! 🌴🌵 This three-day music music festival will take place at Tempe Beach Park from April 17-19, 2026 and feature artists such as Dirty Heads, Soja, Atmosphere, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Stephen Marley, Collie Buddz, J Boog, Protoje, and so many more! Not only will attendees get to enjoy incredible music at multiple different stages, but there will be at installations, festival activities, local food drink vendors, an