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See a show, take a class, visit an exhibit or gallery in Tempe! Explore all of the creative and cultural experiences the city has to offer at Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe History Museum and Edna Vihel Arts Center. The Arts & Culture Division develops and manages the city's arts and culture programs and services including Tempe Community Arts and Tempe Public Art. Tempe is dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and extended community by providing life-long engagement through accessible cultural, social, and educational experiences.
Tempe Symphony Orchestra: Season Opener
Tickets start at $11.50
- Date: 09/28/2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Location: Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Tempe Symphony Orchestra is a vibrant and dedicated ensemble comprising over 80 local musician volunteers who some together to create exceptional musical experiences.
Cultural Kaleidoscope: Italian, Norwegian, English, German
Symphony pieces include:
Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) The Barber of Seville: Overture (Italian)
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Three Pieces from Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op. 56 (Norwegian)
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Three Bavarian Dances, Op. 27b (English take on Bavarian Dances)
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn, Op. 56 (German)