Phoenix Concerts and Shows

Greater Phoenix offers many wonderful opportunities for concerts of all types, Broadway-type shows, family entertainment and special performance events throughout the year.

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On this page you'll find many of the performers, bands and shows that are coming to the Phoenix area during the month of October. When you notice a performance that you'd like to see, click on the "Location" link for that venue, and you'll find information on how to buy tickets, how to get to the venue, seating charts, and more. I am constantly adding concerts and shows as they are announced, so check back for updates.

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October 2009

Late Nite Catechism
Date: Ongoing
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

Late Nite Catechism III: 'Til Death Do Us Part
Date: Ongoing
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

Curtains
Date: September 15 - October 11
Location: Phoenix Theatre, Phoenix

Two By Two
Date: September 18 - October 4
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe

Jamie Foxx
Date: October 1
Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

AC/DC
Date: October 1 (POSTPONED)
Location: US Airways Center, Phoenix

Brad Paisley W/ Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne
Date: October 1
Location: Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix

Anything Goes
Date: October 2 - November 15
Location: Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria

Pitbull
Date: October 2
Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Date: October 3
Location: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa

Rage in the Cage
Date: October 3
Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

America
Date: October 4
Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

Arizona Dance Festival
Date: October 8 – 10
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe

The Kite Runner
Date: October 8 – 25
Location: Herberger Theatre Center, Phoenix

Smokey Joe's Cafe
Date: October 8 - November 21
Location: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Ray Manzarek & Robby Kriege (The Doors) with The Phoenix Symphony
Date: October 8
Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

The Subdudes
Date: October 8
Location: Rhythm Room, Phoenix

Bob Saget
Date: October 9
Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

Stephen Lynch
Date: October 9 (postponed until January)
Location: Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix

Little Feat
Date: October 10
Location: Martini Ranch, Scottsdale

New Disney Live!
Date: October 10 - 11
Location: US Airways Center, Phoenix

Frank Caliendo
Date: October 10
Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

Richard Marx & Matt Scannell
Date: October 10
Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

Lisa Williams: Messages from Beyond
Date: October 13
Location: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa

Paula Poundstone
Date: October 15
Location: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa

Nova Ballet Concert Series: Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Date: October 16, 17
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe

Rodney Carrington
Date: October 16
Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

Wisin y Yandel
Date: October 16
Location: Jobing.com Arena, Glendale

Sly Fox
Date: October 16 - November 1
Location: Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, Peoria

Kool and the Gang/The Commodores
Date: October 17
Location: US Airways Center, Phoenix

Loggins & Messina
Date: October 17
Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

Bo Bice
Date: October 17
Location: Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler

Championship Boxing
Date: October 17
Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

Grease with Taylor Hicks
Date: October 20 - 25
Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

U2 360° TOUR with Black Eyed Peas
Date: October 20
Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale

Bela Fleck, Zakir Husaain, and Edgar Meyer
Date: October 20
Location: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa

Jimmy Thackery
Date: October 21
Location: Rhythm Room, Phoenix

Brand New
Date: October 22
Location: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa

Skillet - The Awake & Alive Tour with Hawk Nelson & Decyfer Down
Date: October 22
Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

Actors Theatre presents Boom
Date: October 23 - November 8
Location: Herberger Theatre Center, Phoenix

Engelbert Humperdinck
Date: October 23
Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

ARTrageous featuring Kristin Chenoweth
Date: October 24
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

Virginia G. Piper Concert Series: Haochen Zhang
Date: October 25
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

Gordon Lightfoot
Date: October 25
Location: Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix

Steely Dan “Rent Party ‘09 Tour”
Date: October 27
Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

Phantom of the Opera
Date: October 28 - November 22
Location: ASU Gammage, Tempe

Tower of Power and Warren Hill
Date: October 28
Location: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix

National Geographic Live: Himalayan Quest
Date: October 28
Location: Mesa Arts Center, Mesa

Boys Like Girls!
Date: October 28
Location: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa

Rob Zombie Hellbelly Deluxe 2 Tour
Date: October 29
Location: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble
Date: October 30
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale

Lakeside Jazz - Nicholas Payton
Date: October 31
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe

Can't find tickets to the event that you wanted to see? You might have to try a ticket broker, like TicketsNow.com (Buy Direct), or scalpers/ticket exchanges.

_{Note: All listings and dates subject to change without notice.}