The Stars Truly Shine Brighter in North Scottsdale When Music’s Finest Come to Play!

A Record-Breaking 30,000 Attendees Enjoyed Performances From Some of the World’s Greats

Click through the Gallery to relive some of the highlights from 2019-20 and review concert details in the list below:

Under the Streetlamp - Jan 18

Vanessa Williams & The Kellis Unified Choir, sponsored by Special Olympics - Nov 8

Tony Danza & his ukelele - Jan 24

Maestro Moody & the Festival Orchestra

Michael Feinstein's Valentines Day Serenade

Musicfest Young Musician Samuel Xu and the Festival Orchestra

Chris Botti - Jan 31

Saluting John Williams with the Festival Orchestra and a Special Guest Conductor!

Unexpected Guests during the Festival Orchestra's Salute to John Williams

Peter Boyer's bracing "Ellis Island: The Dream of America," closing our Festival Orchestra Week

Michael Bolton - Feb 27

Access to Artistry Voice Masterclass

Friday Jan. 9 2026 2:00 pm

Instructor: Jason Ferrante

Access to Artistry provides a unique opportunity for music students to learn from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.     

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Young Musicians Voice Competition

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

Adjudication Panel: Leia Wasbotten, Jeremy Aye, Stephanie Weiss

The Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Competition for Voice will be held in the Community Room at Arizona Musicfest the weekend of February 1-2, 2025.

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