Saturday, Nov. 8
Tempe Sports Complex (8401 S. Hardy Drive, Tempe)

The fifth annual Tempe Jam lands on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 6–10 PM and it’s bringing free live music, local art, food trucks and cold beverages to your orbit. Tempe Playlist artists Mega Ran, Teri Tobin & Friends and DJ alice.km will light up the night with sounds that are pure galaxy-brain.

Special Performances

Hula-hoop performance by Evalina Tinklepaugh
presented by The Nines Collective.

Hip-hop dance performance by Good2Go.

Drone show by Pulse Drones.

Exclusive Merch

 
FREE event t-shirt designed by local artist Grey B Salazar for the first 700 attendees.
*Child and adult sizes available while supply lasts.

Food & Drinks

Beer, wine and hard seltzers available for purchase from our friends at Tempe Diablos.

Grab a bite from local food truck vendors.
Habanero's Street Tacos / Hummus Xpress / It's Seoul Good / SoCal Vibrations
Eis Cafe / Fantasy Funnel Cake / Happy Time Kettle Corn

Art & Activities

 Journey through the atmosphere with How High the Moon, a special participatory art installation by artist Jennifer Tran.

Discover hand-made treasures by local art vendors.
GreenHouse Studio / KSFW Glass by Sarah Oliver / Studio Hennessy / 4SureCeramics

✦ Meet local artist Grey B Salazar in the Galactic Pin Lab.
✦ Create Nebula Lanterns and Cosmic Tote Bags guided by local artists.
✦ Capture your memories in our themed photo-booth.
✦ Say 'hello' to the crew from ASU's Blaze Radio. 
✦ Peer through the stars with ASU's Cosmology Research Group
✦ Get a high score on retro gaming consoles with Tempe History Museum  

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. 

About Tempe Jam

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!

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. Learn more about Tempe Playlist.