10 Arizona festivals happening through the end of 2025

Learn more about the exciting Arizona Festivals running through the end of the year. 

Arizona has some of the best events. Every year, the calendar overflows with exciting festivals across the state. If you think the fun ended with summer, you’re mistaken! The fall and winter seasons bring their own fun to the state. No matter what piques your interest, there is something to entertain you. From music festivals to gatherings celebrating all kinds of art, these are the Arizona festivals you can look forward to through 2025. 

1. Tianyu Lights Festival

Date: Oct. 24- Jan 4, times vary.

Where: 10712 W Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ 85307

Cost: $21.80-$33.04

Craving holiday lights? Look no further than the Tianyu Lights Festival. You can enjoy them as early as the end of October. These luminous art installations are a joy to experience. From rainforest life to dinosaurs, these lights have something for everyone. 

A dragon featured at the Tianyu Lights Festival. (Barbara Barrett, CC BY-SA 2.0)

2. Dreamy Draw 2025 

Date: Nov. 7-8, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Where:  7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ

Cost: $114.27-$166.23

Music fans, rejoice! This year’s Dreamy Draw Festival features an incredible lineup of artists. Headlining this year are The Lumineers and Vampire Weekend, with performances from The Sacred Souls, Father John Misty, and Local Natives. Spend time with fellow music fans and experience the power of music together. 

3. Arizona Jazz Fest 

Date: Nov. 7-9, time TBD

Where: 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler, AZ 85286

Cost: $1,275.00 for a weekend pass, day passes start at $275.00.

For three days straight, you can take in some of the best music at the Arizona Jazz Fest. The festival will feature performances from Charlie Wilson, Stephanie Mills, Babyface, and Robin Thicke on the main stage. While the festival’s official performance times have yet to be announced, it’s an event locals look forward to every year. 

4. The Hondo Rodeo Fest 

Date: Nov. 7-9, 6 p.m. rodeo with headlining performances at 9:45 p.m.

Where: 401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Cost: Tickets start at $60.00

The Hondo Rodeo Fest is coming to Chase Field this November. Prepare to be at the event all day long! There’s a street fest starting at 12 p.m. and doors open for the rodeo and musical performances at 5 p.m. Nickelback, Jason Aldean, and Kid Rock are just a few of the headliners taking the stage after the rodeo. 

5. Arizona Fall Festival 

Date: Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Margaret T. Hance Park, in downtown Phoenix

Cost: Free

If you get the post-Halloween blues, head out to the Arizona Fall Festival and take in the cozy vibes of November. For 20 years now, this community event has featured local vendors. It’s a must-visit if you’re looking to snag handmade goodies!

6. The Festival of the Arts

Date: Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where:  222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Cost: Free

Join your community at the Herberger Theater Center for a celebration of the arts. The event will be a family affair, with both activities for children and a beer and wine garden for parents. There will be two stages with music, dance, and other artistic performances. Shop local vendors, enjoy delicious food, and be inspired by local art.

7. DUSK Music Festival

Date: Nov. 15-16, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Where: 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Cost: $94.00-$137.00

DUSK Music Festival is returning for 2025. The lineup includes some of the biggest names in electronic music. From G-Eazy to Deorro, fans can expect a day full of dancing. This Arizona festival is open to all ages, with children under 10 admitted free of charge. 

8. Better Together Festival

Date: Nov. 15-16, 2:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Where: 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Cost: Weekend passes start at $242.00

If you’re a fan of the artists performing at DUSK Music Festival, Better Together might be another event you’ll want tickets for. Dom Dolla and ODESZA will be performing, along with other artists. Looking to splurge? You can land a personal table for $4,000. 

9. Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts 

Date: Dec. 5-7, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where: Mill Avenue between 3rd Street and University Drive, and on 5th Street between Myrtle and Ash Avenue in Tempe.

Cost: Free

This Arizona festival ranked one of the top 100 craft shows in Sunshine Artist Magazine. Featuring a long list of local artists and vendors, the Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts only offers the best. With beer and wine gardens, plus a long list of delicious food stops, this is the festival you don’t want to miss. Good news for your furry friends! Dogs are allowed at this fest. 

Guests shop for local wares at the Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts. (Bitches Food Club/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

10. Winterhaven Festival of Lights

Date: Dec 13- 27, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. 

Where: 3401 N Fox Ave, Tucson, AZ 85716

Cost: Free

The Winterhaven Festival of Lights has been a staple in Tucson for 76 years. Enjoy festive lights while supporting a good cause. While entry is free, they strongly suggest a donation of food or money for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. 


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  • Haley Van Horn is a freelance writer located in Los Angeles, CA. She has a master's degree in Humanities. When she's not writing, she's reading or watching a classic movie on the couch with her cats and dogs.

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