Tempe Festival of the Arts has a 50+ year history in Tempe and takes place in early December and late March each year.  It is one of the oldest festivals in the Southwest.   The festival has grown to become a Tempe point of pride and a favorite of our residents and visitors.   Guests enjoy artists from around the country, local music, a Kids Block and many great food options - all located on the streets of historic Mill Avenue.

- Free Admission
- Artist Booths
- Food Trucks
- Entertainment
- Beer & Wine

Festival Entertainment

The Bluegrass Experience with Jam Pak
Contagiously fun pickin’ and grinnin’ by the award-winning childrens music group and others! On 7th St and Mill Ave.

Henna Shoppe
Henna art from top local merchant. On Mill next to the Valley Art.

Photo Booth
Stop by and take some photos with your friends and families at our free photo booth hosted by Pajarita Creative. The photo booth is located on the east side of Mill Ave between 5th St. and 6th. St.

Kids Block & Atomic Balloons
Head over to Kid's Block on Saturday and Sunday. We are featuring to a one of kind zany one man show called "Dangerously Fun Juggling" by James R. Juggler. Check program for showtimes throughout the weekend.
Kid's Block will also feature Atomic Balloons on Saturday and Sunday. Several designs to choose from. Come pick your favorite. Free to all.

Unicycling Unicorn
Check out the world famous "Unicycling Unicorn" at our newest entertainment location on the corner of 6th St. and Mill. It's a one-of-a-kind show. Check program for showtimes throughout the weekend.

Music Schedule:

December 1, 2023

The Bluegrass Experience W/Jam Pak At 7th & Mill

10:00a - 5:30pm: All Day Jam Pak Community Jam

6th & Maple Street Acoustic Space
11:30a - 1:00pm: Nicki Park Duo
1:30p - 3:00pm: 8 Bit Cypher
4:00p - 5:30pm: Yan the Man

Unplugged Lounge At 5th & Mill
10:30a - 12:30pm: Gal Drimmer
1:00p - 3:00pm: Gabe Gonzalez
3:30p - 5:30pm: Jimmy Pines and Washboard Jere

Centerpoint Stage
10:00a - 11:30am: Lost In The Sun
12:00p - 1:30pm: Tindal Muzic
2:00p - 3:30pm: Pony and The Burros
4:00p - 5:30pm: Calumet

Hayden Vinyl Station
11:00a - 1:00pm: Paul West
1:00p - 3:00pm: Richard C
3:00p - 5:30pm: Davina

December 2, 2023

The Bluegrass Experience W/Jam Pak At 7th & Mill
10:00a - 11:00am: Jam Pak Blues 'N' Grass Neighborhood Band
11:00a - 12:00pm: Swinging Leo Trio
12:00p - 1:00pm: Mark Hickler
1:00p - 2:00pm: The Crumpled Bills Kin of Jam Pak
2:00p - 3:00pm: Cabin John
3:00p - 4:00pm: Will Vincent & Hudson Everett
4:00p - 5:30pm: Live Jam

6th & Maple Street Acoustic Space
12:00p - 1:30pm: Gardenias Trio
2:00p - 3:30pm: Venessa Mendez Duo
4:00p - 5:00pm: AZ Rhythm Connection

Unplugged Lounge At 5th & Mill
10:30a - 12:30pm: Southwest Diamond Duo
1:00p - 3:00pm: Tom Kumagai
3:30p - 5:30pm: Mark Zubia

Centerpoint Stage
10:00a - 11:30am: LowSea
12:00p - 1:30pm: Walt Richardson Band
2:00p - 3:30pm: Outside The Line
4:00p - 5:30pm: The Hourglass Cats

Hayden Vinyl Station
11:00a - 1:00pm: Mitch Freedom
1:00p - 3:00pm: Sir Smeezy
3:00p - 5:30pm: Earthsurfaceopen

December 3, 2023

The Bluegrass Experience W/Jam Pak At 7th & Mill
10:00a - 11:00am: Jam Pak
11:00a - 12:00pm: The Macadamia Nuts
12:00p - 1:00p m: FRESH APPLES
1:00p - 2:00pm: Ten Dollar Wedding
2:00p - 3:00pm: Fair Black Rose
3:00p - 4:30pm: Mighty Good Jam

6th & Maple Street Acoustic Space
11:30a - 1:00pm: Carol Pacey and Andy Borunda
1:30p - 3:00pm: Rideshare Jazz
4:00p - 5:30pm: AZ Rhythm Connection

Unplugged Lounge At 5th & Mill
10:30a - 12:30pm: Corey Gloden
1:00p - 3:00pm: Justin Stewart
3:30p - 5:30pm: Jake Greider

Centerpoint Stage
10:00a - 11:30am: Camille Sledge
12:00p - 1:30pm: Yan The Band
2:00p - 3:30pm: Fringe Benefit
4:00p - 5:30pm: Tatiana Crespo y las chispas

Hayden Vinyl Station
11:00a - 1:00pm: Aaron Lim
1:00p - 3:00pm: Layton DJ
3:00p - 5:30pm: Steely J

Dates: December 1 - 3, 2023

Time: 10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m.

Location: Multiple Location in Tempe, AZ

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