Things to Do in Mesa in December 2026

The East Valley's biggest city — a revitalized downtown arts district, spring-training baseball, riverside recreation, and the gateway to the Superstition Mountains.

Prime season in metro Phoenix: warm, dry days and patio weather, with the calendar at its busiest.

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December events in Mesa

CommunitySat, Dec 5, 2026

Mack Geiger

At Nile Theater

Nile Theater·8 PM

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Concerts & Live MusicSat, Dec 5, 2026

Whitey Morgan

At Nile Theater

Nile Theater·8 PM

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Concerts & Live MusicSat, Dec 5, 2026

Black Tiger Sex Machine with Ravenscoon (18+ Event)

At Mesa Amphitheatre

Mesa Amphitheatre·5 PM

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Concerts & Live MusicSun, Dec 6, 2026

Herb Alpert

At Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Arts Center·7:30 PM

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Concerts & Live MusicThu, Dec 10, 2026

THE FORMAT (Unplugged)

At Nile Theater

Nile Theater·7:30 PM

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Concerts & Live MusicFri, Dec 11, 2026

Handels Messiah

At Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Arts Center·7:30 PM

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Concerts & Live MusicFri, Dec 11, 2026

THE FORMAT (Unplugged)

At Nile Theater

Nile Theater·7:30 PM

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Community

CommunitySat, Dec 12, 2026

Phoenix Feline Fanciers 33rd Anniversary “It’s Feline A Lot Like Christmas"

Get ready to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Phoenix Feline Fanciers with our "It's Feline A Lot Like Christmas" Al...

Downtown, Mesa·9 AM

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Concerts & Live MusicSun, Dec 13, 2026

REXV2 - Baby Houston Tour with Devstacks & Luhpray

All Ages. Bar With ID. Standing Room Only

The Rosetta Room·8 PM

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Concerts & Live MusicSun, Dec 13, 2026

2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR in Mesa

82MAJOR are heading across the U.S. on their 2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR! See the K-pop group live wi...

Nile Theater·7 PM

$25.23 – $277.83

Concerts & Live MusicTue, Dec 15, 2026

Luis Coronel & Kevin Ortiz: NUESTRA HISTORIA TOUR in Phoenix

Luis Coronel & Kevin Ortiz: NUESTRA HISTORIA TOUR 2026 Two of Regional Mexican music's standout artists, Luis Coronel...

The Rosetta Room·8 PM

$41.97 – $171.75

Concerts & Live MusicWed, Dec 16, 2026

Hunxho - 2Night Only Tour

Bar With ID. All Ages. Standing Room Only

Nile Theater·8 PM

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Concerts & Live MusicWed, Dec 16, 2026

Dave Koz Christmas

At Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Arts Center·7:30 PM

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CommunityFri, Dec 18, 2026

Gentri Christmas

At Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Arts Center·3 PM

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CommunityThu, Dec 31, 2026

America 250 Grand Finale--A Night at the Museum--New Year's Eve Celebration

Ring in the New Year at A Night at the Museum – America 250 Grand Finale with friends, fun, and fanfare! Help us seal...

Northeast, Mesa·6:30 PM

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