Peoria AZ Arts and Events

08/27/2026

Residents, businesses and community partners: we want to hear from you! 🗣️

The City of Peoria is restoring the historic two-room Schoolhouse at 83rd Avenue and Madison Street and transforming it into a vibrant Arts and Cultural Center for exhibitions, performances, and classes.

Join us at an upcoming Community Conversation or share your feedback by completing the online survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5kyUWqVn9Q

8/29/26 at 11am – Copper Hills Church, 27035 Black Rock Blvd.
9/5/26 at 11am – Mountain Vista Clubhouse, 29701 N. Sunrise Point.

Learn more: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/mayor-and-city-council/priorities/economic-development/downtown-peoria

08/26/2026

The September Mix brings FREE live music to Downtown Peoria! Reserve your free tickets at https://theaterworks.org/events/?type=City%20Event.

Sept. 2 | Pam Morita Band - A musical journey through Japanese heritage, family and resilience.

Sept. 9 | The Thomas James Band - High-energy, gritty rock.

Sept. 16 | Monique (SongByrd) Harris - Powerful gospel, soul and R&B vocals.

📍 Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
🕖 7 p.m. | 🎟️ FREE, tickets required

08/17/2026

🚨Calling all Arizona artists🚨
Create the next public artwork for downtown Peoria!

We’re seeking qualifications for a temporary outdoor sculpture that incorporates light as an integral artistic element and creates a compelling visual experience both day and night. The selected artwork will be experienced by thousands of downtown visitors throughout the year and during events including Light @ Play, 2nd Saturdays, Holiday Festival, and more.

This opportunity is part of Highlighting Our Local Artists (HOLA), a public art initiative that unites six West Valley cities. Each participating city has developed a distinct public art project inspired by the shared theme of light. Submit a single application through the West Valley Unified RFQ to apply to the projects of your choice.

Click the link below to review the full Call to Artists and explore all six project descriptions: https://westvalleyaz.culturalyst.com/opportunities/5e2042e9-165f-425c-994d-dac73184c93f

08/17/2026

Peoria’s Arts & Cultural Grants Provide a Year-long Meaningful Impact. Read the full press release at https://www.peoriaaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7997/439?backlist=%2f

08/05/2026

07/30/2026

Residents, businesses and community partners: we want to hear from you! 🗣️

The City of Peoria is restoring the historic two-room Schoolhouse at 83rd Avenue and Madison Street and transforming it into a vibrant Arts and Cultural Center for exhibitions, performances, classes and more.

Join us at an upcoming Community Conversation or share your feedback by completing the online survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5kyUWqVn9Q

All meetings start at 11am:

8/1/26 – William L. Patena Community Center – Saddleback Room, 8335 W. Jefferson St.

8/15/26 – Sunrise Mountain Library – Community Room, 21109 N. 98th Ave.

8/22/26 – Rio Vista Recreation Center – Lakeview Room East, 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.

8/29/26 – Copper Hills Church, 27035 Black Rock Blvd.

9/5/26 – Mountain Vista Clubhouse, 29701 N. Sunrise Point.

Learn more: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/mayor-and-city-council/priorities/economic-development/downtown-peoria