Music

Rick Ross Orchestra Tour 2026 ft. The Renaissance Orchestra Friday, August 7, 2026 Showtime – 8:00 PM MST Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St Phoenix, AZ 85008 THE STAGE WILL NOT ROTATE FOR THIS EVENT. Rick Ross is known as one of hip-hop’s biggest moguls. The Florida-bred...

Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire will be at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on August 11. Get ready to Sing A Song All Night Long! Presale starts Thursday, January 29 at 10am with code MMC and ends at 10pm. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, January 30 at 10am!...

GRAMMY award-winning hitmaker NE-YO and GRAMMY award-winning multi-platinum recording artist AKON are bringing the party to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 15 for the Nights Like This Tour! The tour brings together two generational artists whose catalogs...

PhxSoul.com has curated a list of Black History Month 2026 events and celebrations happening in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This page will be updated as more events are shared with our team in January and February. Black History Month 2026 Events in the Valley of the Sun...

Labor Day Weekend 2026 is turning out to be an exciting time for the Black community and Black vacationers who are planning to be in Arizona! Arizona State will host the Morgan State Bears at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Sept. 5! The 2026 Arizona State-Morgan...

The Growth Spot Foundation presents Inaugural Afrofuturism L.E.G.A.C.Y. Gala Fundraiser September 26 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM 700 N 14th St, Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $$50 single; $80 couples Get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating culture,...

Looking for Hip-Hop, R&B, SOULful Nightclubs in the Phoenix Area? Here’s a list of recommended spots in the Valley of the Sun for the younger and mature crowds: 11:11 Nightclub4280 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Unit 100Scottsdale, AZPhone (480) 213-9500Scottsdale has reloaded...

The Arizona Jazz Festival on November 7-9 has been canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances” according to the Arizona Jazz Festival website. The announcement was made on October 31. Contact the Box Office at 602-244-8444 or visit AZJazzFest.com for additional...

Nightlife and entertainment venues for SOULFUL people who are 35 years and above are plentiful here in the Valley of the Sun! Here’s a list of PhxSoul.com’s top nightlife and entertainment recommendations for grown folk in the Phoenix area who want to hear R&B,...

Join Poetic Soul on Wednesdays (bi-weekly format starting October 15) as this entertainment tradition launches at a NEW LOCATION — CasaMoreno Night Club, 6114 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix! Bring the best of your energy to blend with ours & help make it one of the most...

Get ready for a season that includes something for everyone. Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) invites you to attend the 2025-2026 season of performances. From GRAMMY-winning artists Joss Stone and Ledisi to vibrant dance and theatrical performances from Dorrance Dance, AILEY...

We love going to live music venues in the Phoenix area and since jazz has a special place in our hearts, we are sharing our recommended spots with you! The Nash 110 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ Amazing jazz venue in the downtown Phoenix area. National and local jazz artists...

The Phoenix Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will proudly celebrate the achievements of African American young men through its 24th Anniversary Biennial Beautillion in 2027 (exact date TBD)! This inspiring event honors outstanding individuals, ages 16 to 19, from the...

Black Excellence in Arizona was on full display at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale on December 7 when Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Delta Beta Omega chapter) and the Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation hosted their annual Fashionetta extravaganza. Fashionetta is one...

The Fall 2024 Arizona Jazz Festival on October 25-27 at the West Valley Event Complex in Glendale was an overall success! The Arizona Jazz Festival featured the following artists: October 25 – Erykah Badu, KEM, Stokley, Gerald Albright, Tony Toni Tone, Mike Phillips, Julian...

The third-annual HBCU All-Star Game on April 7 in Phoenix started out as an an elite college basketball showcase featuring the nation’s most dynamic and talented basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. However, it ended up being one of the greatest...

Hundreds of Arizona residents showed up and showed out for the Grand Opening of Lush Cafe and Lounge in Tempe on Saturday, March 9!  The evening featured LIVE performances by R&B star Bobby Valentino and Alexis Janae and her band!  Tables were completely sold out at the...

Chandler Center for the Arts recently conducted an insightful Q&A session with the extraordinary Caroline Borole, the talent behind PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner. This exclusive interview delves into Caroline’s passion for Tina Turner and sheds light on what...

The Black Rodeo USA Association and The Arizona Informant newspaper hosted an exciting weekend of bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, steer undecorating and barrel racing on September 1-2 at WestWorld of Scottsdale! The atmosphere was electric at the Arizona Black...

Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Chandler Center for the Arts When artist Ashli St. Armant created North: The Musical it was in response to her sons lacking knowledge about the Underground Railroad. Surprisingly, the topic was included in discussions at school during Black History Month....