Best Arts & Entertainment in Phoenix

Buzzy comedy showcase for big-name national acts, specialty drinks & global food.

Expansive collection of acclaimed international art from the distant past to the present.

Cozy indie music club known for its old-school red stage curtain & upscale sound & lighting.

Venue hosting jazz shows & open-mike sessions, plus lessons & workshops, in a low-key environment.

Expansive museum with more than 300 interactive play areas for kids aged 10 & under.

Legendary brand of American motorcycles, plus apparel & more at some branches.

American bar bites headline the menu at this upscale brewpub with over 60 beers on tap & live music.

History comes alive in this expansive re-creation of a Western town from Arizona's territorial days.

Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater.

Live-music venue with a full bar hosting emerging bands representing a variety of genres.

Snug space showcasing works by Arizona artists, part of a large, airport-owned collection.

Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.

Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals.

Fire engines from 1725 to 1969 & a hall to fallen heroes are showcased at this multigallery museum.

Longtime live entertainment spot with a revolving circular stage that lends an intimate vibe.

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

Bowling alley featuring a bar & Mexican restaurant with a patio plus regular special events.

Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office.

Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out.

Performance club for live bands & comedians with casual pub dining, happy hour & late closing.

Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.

Intimate concert venue well-known for live blues music & more played by local bands & national acts.

Arena showcasing Broadway-style shows complemented by live pre-performance music, food & drinks.

3-staged live entertainment venue seats 800 in its largest theater & houses an art gallery upstairs.