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Rapper Mega Ran performing on stage at Tempe Jam 2025. Photo by Michael Williams.

Thank you to everyone who explored the fifth annual Tempe Jam, our biggest and best year yet! We hope you got to rock out, get creative and connect with your neighbors and our stellar local artists.

Tempe Jam returns in 2026, stay tuned for more details!

About Tempe Jam

The best view in town

In June 2021, the Community Arts team partnered with the Tempe Diablos to launch Tempe Jam: a free, annual music celebration that honors and highlights local bands and musicians who live, work or play in Tempe.

With each year, the Jam continues to grow with interactive art installations, dance performances, arts activities, food trucks, beer/wine and more!

The show is beginning!

Tempe Jam specifically highlights local musicians selected for Tempe Playlist which offers professional development resources to artists in the Valley and are available for booking at events.

Past Events

2025

Mega Ran ✦ Teri Tobin & Friends ✦ alice.km
Featuring:
Pulse Drones, Evalina Tinklepaugh and Good2Go
with
Blaze Radio, Tempe History Museum,
Cosmology Research Group at ASU,
KSFW Glass, 4SureCeramics and Studio Hennessy
Art Installation by Jennifer Tran
Shirt design by Grey B Salazar

2024

Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra (PAO) ✦ Jerusafunk (JFUNK)
Hosted by Rebecca De La Torre
Featuring Evalina Tinklepaugh
Art Installation by Such Styles
Shirt design by Champ Styles

2023

Pijama Piyama ✦ Prime Society
Hosted by Haley Green
Featuring:
Walter Productions and The Sacred Gs
Shirt Design by Kelsey Phillips
Live printing by Barrel Maker Printing

Tempe Jam 2022

2022

The Stakes ✦ Paper Foxes ✦ Banana Gun
Featuring The Sacred Gs
Shirt design by Lizzy Lubitsky

2021

Remi Goode ✦ Grupo BombAZo ✦ Rozotadi
The Chicharras ✦ Banana Gun ✦ Chrome Rhino
Shirt design by Drew Hernandez

FAQs

FAQs

Is the event free?
Yes! Admission is completely free for all guests. Just show up, bring your friends and get ready to have a galactic good time.

How do I get there?
Tempe Jam is located at Tempe Sports Complex (8401 S. Hardy Drive). Next to the pickleball courts. Free parking is available in parking lots around Tempe Sports Complex, or you can bike over and enjoy free valet parking courtesy of Tempe Bicycle Action Group.

Can I bring my dog?
Absolutely! We're a dog-friendly event. Please keep your pup on a leash at all times and clean up after them so everyone can have a good time.

What can I bring?
You're welcome to bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

Should I dress up?
Definitely! We love seeing space explorers, robot and cosmic creations of all kinds. Dressing up adds to the atmosphere and fun of the event. We just ask that you leave any toy or replica weapons at home. Yes, even futuristic blasters, light sabers or ray guns. Keep your look stellar without the props!

What should I expect?
A fun night full of live music from Tempe Playlist artists, art activities and space vibes.

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Tempe Jam 2025

Updated on 12/30/2025 12:33 PM

Photos by Michael Williams