The Performance Pop-Up series are FREE outdoor presentations that celebrate the depth and variety of Arizona’s talent and provide high-quality music, dance, and theatrical programming in a safe and welcoming environment. The 60-minute performances are held on Saturday evenings from 6pm-7pm, showcasing artists and performances that are diverse and reflective of our community. The performances activate the outdoor areas of the theater through interactive opportunities that engage people who live, work, study and visit downtown Phoenix. Stop by for a unique experience!
2023-2024 SEASON
October 2023
- Saturday, October 7 – Convergence Ballet Company
- Saturday, October 14 – Phoenix College Mariachi Band
- Saturday, October 28 – Roman Orona – Indigenous Beats
November 2023
- Saturday, November 4 – Furious Styles Crew (Aerosol Art Workshop, celebrating the 50th anniversary of HipHop)
- Saturday, November 11 – Rosie’s House
December 2023
- Saturday, December 2 – Sonoran Gypsies
- Saturday, December 9 – Mesa Community College Dance Department
- Saturday, December 16 – Sounds Academy
January 2024
- Saturday, January 13 – Japanese Taiko Drumming Ensemble: Fushicho Daiko Dojo
- Saturday, January 20 – Phoenix Youth Circus Arts
- Saturday, January 27 – AYAC Winner, Nora Palermo
February 2024
- Saturday, February 3 – Keith Johnson of Sankofa Island Magic -Meditation, Dedication and NO Limitations but EXPECTATIONS (Music, Drumming, Dancing, Storytelling)
- Saturday, February 10 – Metropolitan Arts Institute
- Saturday, February 24 – Third Space Dance
March 2024
- Saturday, March 9 – Voices of the Desert
- Saturday, March 16 – Gabriel Bey
- Saturday, March 23 – Take Cover
- Saturday, March 30 – Phoenix Conservatory of Music
April 2024
- Saturday, April 6 – BASIS Band
- Saturday, April 20 – Glendale Community College
- Saturday, April 27 – Movement Source Dance
APPLY FOR 24-25 SEASON
The Herberger Theater Center seeks performing artists and groups to participate in our ‘24/’25 Performance Pop-Up series. Performance Pop-Ups are admission-free outdoor presentations for the community that celebrates the depth and variety of Phoenix’s talent and provide high-quality music, dance, and theatrical programming in a safe and welcoming environment. These 60-minute performances are held on Saturday evenings and are opportunities to showcase your work, re-engage with past audiences, and develop new followers. We are looking for artists and performances that are diverse and reflective of our community to book several dates in October through December 2024, and January through May 2025. Selected artists are provided a small stipend, have access to a large outdoor stage, and assistance by a professional theatrical crew. If interested in being part of the Herberger Theater Center’s season, please contact Cescily Wiener, Director of Community Engagement, with a description of your proposed presentation and links to video of your past performances (if possible).
Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by the adjudication panel and will be accepted until all available slots are filled.
Thank you to our Performance Pop-Up Sponsors!
