Phoenix, how’s your week looking? If you’re wondering what to do, let’s walk through some of the most fun and specific events happening around the Valley so you can plan an unforgettable few days.

Let’s start downtown with a big one: the 101.1 The Bounce Holiday Jam at the Mortgage Matchup Center. According to the event listing from Mortgage Matchup Center, doors open for a Saturday night packed with old school hip hop and R&B, starring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too Short, E-40, Mya, DJ Quik, Petey Pablo, Paula DeAnda, Lighter Shade of Brown, and more. It’s a full-on throwback party, perfect if listeners want to sing along to tracks they grew up with, surrounded by thousands of people doing the same.

If you’re in more of a holiday mood, Arizona Financial Theatre is hosting Phoenix Ballet’s The Nutcracker, with shows continuing this weekend according to the theatre’s event calendar. This is a polished, high-energy production with dazzling costumes and family-friendly magic, so it’s a great option if you’ve got kids, out-of-town guests, or you just want that classic sugar-plum-fairy vibe in the middle of the desert.

For listeners who like their holidays with a local twist, Visit Phoenix highlights Phoestivus 2025 at the Arizona Center, running through this weekend. Expect a bustling open-air marketplace with local makers, food vendors, seasonal cocktails, and that playful “Festivus” attitude. It’s a perfect spot to knock out some gift shopping while supporting Phoenix artisans.

Music lovers looking for something more intimate can check out Esteban’s Coming Home for the Holidays Concert, also featured on Visit Phoenix. The legendary guitarist brings a warm, flamenco-influenced holiday set to a cozy venue, ideal for a date night or a quieter evening out.

And if you’re willing to venture just beyond Phoenix proper, Relentless Beats is bringing RIOT to Darkstar in Tempe for a 21-and-up nightclub show, a high-energy electronic set that will keep listeners dancing late into the night.

So whether you’re craving hip hop nostalgia, classical ballet, indie holiday markets, or late-night club energy, Phoenix has something lined up for you all week and into the weekend.

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