Entertainment

Booming Tempe arts scene boosts economy

Entertainment brought in $107 million in 2019

Tempe has long been a cultural center in the Valley. From the home of wildly successful bands, such as the Gin Blossoms, to a multitude of murals, the city has made the arts a focal point of its daily life.

That impact is also felt financially.

According to Tempe Tourism, the total fiscal impact of ‘recreation and entertainment’ was about $107 million in 2019, the last year for which this data is currently available. That number includes arts and cultural events, entertainment and attractions.

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