Mesa Arts Center unveils 2026-27 ‘Performing Live’ season

Mesa Arts Center recently announced the 2026-27 Performing Live season featuring a lineup of concerts, comedy, immersive experiences and family-friendly events.

Highlights include Roger Daltrey, Leslie Jones, Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert, Mickey Guyton and more, according to a release.

A new Broadway Series features a lineup including The Wiz, Mrs. Doubtfire, STOMP and Waitress. Season subscribers enjoy priority seating and the best ticket prices. The subscription series is on sale now at mesaartscenter.com/broadway.

The 20th Anniversary National Geographic Live Speaker Series continues with programs including Wild Oceans, Wild Earth: Fangs & Fins, The Ghosts of Pompeii, Searching for the World’s Largest Whale Gathering, Saving Nature’s Symphony and Weird World of Frogs. Each presentation features stunning visuals, firsthand storytelling and groundbreaking science that brings audiences closer to the natural world. The subscription series is on sale now at mesaartscenter.com/natgeolive.

Classical Music Inside Out returns under the artistic direction of GRAMMY Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey, featuring performances by Mark and Maggie O’Connor in celebration of America 250; acclaimed organist Paul Jacobs, performing at First United Methodist Church of Mesa in a rare and intimate setting; jazz pianist Fred Hersch, the dynamic Balourdet Quartet and the returning Galvin Cello Quartet. The subscription series is on sale now at mesaartscenter.com/cmio.

Films and series audiences love come to life through live music. From nostalgic classics to modern hits, his season features favorites like Ghostbusters, Twilight, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Black Panther and Outlander.

Tickets are on sale to Mesa Arts Center Ovation Society members and go on sale to the public at noon Friday, May 8. Mesa Arts Center memberships start at $75.

To purchase tickets, visit mesaartscenter.com or call the box office during business hours at 480-644-6500.