Live Acoustic Music Near Phoenix, Arizona

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

Local libraries host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Phoenix. Local restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

October 11
Stephen Kellogg
MIM Musical Instrument Theater (Small Theater)
Phoenix, AZ
October 12
Mike and the Moonpies
Crescent Ballroom (Nightclub)
Phoenix, AZ
October 14
The Collection,  Marielle Kraft
Valley Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
Phoenix, AZ
October 15
Griffin House
Valley Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
Phoenix, AZ
October 17
Big Sandy
Rhythm Room (Nightclub)
Phoenix, AZ
October 20
Deb Seymour
Whimsical songwriter Deb Seymour is a master musical storyteller whose songs range from hitch-hiking chickens & tango-dancing Martians to blues-influenced torch songs. Laughter is the best medicine!
Glendale Public Library (Library)
Glendale, AZ
October 26
Ryan Biter
The Parlay Kitchen and Cocktails (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chandler, AZ
October 27
Rachael Yamagata
MIM Musical Instrument Theater (Small Theater)
Phoenix, AZ
November 5
American Aquarium
Crescent Ballroom (Nightclub)
Phoenix, AZ
November 9
John Craigie
Crescent Ballroom (Nightclub)
Phoenix, AZ
November 19
Joshua Radin,  Ron Pope
Virginia G. Piper Theater (Small Theater)
Scottsdale, AZ
November 19
Tom Paxton
MIM Musical Instrument Theater (Small Theater)
Phoenix, AZ
November 20
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
This unique collaborative effort between two uniquely gifted musicians is bound to be a revelation to traditional music fans on several counts. Rob Ickes is a longtime, well-established instrumental giant, and Trey Hensley is newly arrived in Music City,
MIM Musical Instrument Theater (Small Theater)
Phoenix, AZ
November 23
Willi Carlisle
Willi Carlisle is an award-winning folksinger, writer, and theater-artist from Northwest Arkansas
Last Exit Live (Neighborhood Bar)
Phoenix, AZ
November 24
Marc Broussard ,  Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer
Virginia G. Piper Theater (Small Theater)
Scottsdale, AZ
December 23
Dom Flemons
MIM Musical Instrument Theater (Small Theater)
Phoenix, AZ
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Phoenix, Arizona

Listening Rooms

Arizona Live Music Cooperative @ The Genesis Church (Phoenix)
Fiddler's Dream Coffeehouse (Phoenix)

Folk Music Societies

Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival (Glendale)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Elevate Coffee Company (Phoenix)
Janey's Coffeehouse and Bodega (Cave Creek)
Jarrod's Coffee, Tea & Gallery (Mesa)
Raven's View (Cave Creek)
The Grotto Cafe (Cave Creek)
The Parlay Kitchen and Cocktails (Chandler)
The Village Coffee Roastery (Scottsdale)
Xtreme Bean Coffee (Tempe)

Libraries

Glendale Public Library (Glendale)

Small Theaters

MIM Musical Instrument Theater (Phoenix)
Virginia G. Piper Theater (Scottsdale)

Bars & Nightclubs

Last Exit Live (Phoenix)
Valley Bar (Phoenix)
Wandering Donkey Taqueria and Tequila Bar (Scottsdale)