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The Phoenix Symphony has announced a suspension of its remaining 2026-27 performances and programs after its November 1 concert, citing a cash shortage. Its October 30 update reaffirmed that concerts and programs serving schools and care facilities would be interrupted. The orchestra has not announced when performances might resume. Its current FAQ says affected ticket buyers will be contacted about available credits, donations or refunds once procedures and financial arrangements are confirmed. Check the Symphony’s official updates before making concert plans.
This brief records the information reported on Nov 2, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge schedules ice! featuring Elf for November 18, 2026, through January 3, 2027, at 5350 E. Marriott Drive. The attraction includes movie scenes carved from ice and two-story ice slides in a 9-degree setting; parkas are provided. Day visitors can attend with tickets for a specific date and time. Ages 4 and older need individual tickets, and parking and taxes cost extra. Check the ticket page for available times and prices.
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Local First Arizona’s 20th-anniversary Certified Local Fall Festival runs Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix. Admission is free, with a free RSVP available through the organizer. The lineup includes Arizona businesses, food and drink vendors, live music, family activities and a community mural.
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Hondo Rodeo Fest returns to Chase Field November 13 through 15, 2026. The organizer lists rodeo competition from 6 to 8 p.m. and concerts from 8:30 to 11 p.m. each night. A rodeo ticket includes the concerts; a floor pass is a separate upgrade. The accompanying street festival is free, opens at noon daily and does not require a stadium ticket.
