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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
John Mellencamp’s 2026 Dancing Worlds Tour hits Phoenix in August
First show in a decade. There’s even a tour trailer featuring Sean Penn.
By Amy Young
CURRENT EVENT STORIES

Phoenix benefit concert raises funds for Tucson Folk Festival
15 Arizona bands perform at the Rhythm Room. Here’s the lineup.
By Amy Young

Barrett-Jackson 2026: Your guide to the Scottsdale auto auction
Why January in Scottsdale belongs to car culture.
By Benjamin Leatherman

The biggest events coming to Phoenix in 2026
A look ahead at the Valley’s biggest upcoming sports, cultural and festival happenings.
By Benjamin Leatherman

UPCOMING EVENTS

AEW presents Dynamite & Collision Maximum Carnage
Arizona Financial Theatre
Wed., Jan. 14 | 5:30 PM

RATTLESNAKE MILK
Valley Bar
Thu., Jan. 15 | 8:00 PM

LATIN NIGHT WITH DJ RECO
Valley Bar
Thu., Jan. 15 | 10:00 PM


DJ BOOMER // SOUL / FUNK / WORLD / HIP-HOP
Valley Bar
Fri., Jan. 16 | 6:30 PM

Kirk Whalum
Chandler Center for the Arts
Fri., Jan. 16 | 7:30 PM

Justin Bieber Night: Presented by Stan Society
The Van Buren
Fri., Jan. 16 | 9:00 PM









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