Phoenix events calendar: Things to do around Valley this weekend and beyond

If you’re looking for things to do in the Valley, you’re in the right place. Our metro Phoenix events calendar keeps you up to date on the wide variety of festivals and other activities across the region.

(Looking for concerts? Check out our calendar of the Valley’s biggest shows here.)

Long-term metro Phoenix events

• First Friday of each month: First Friday Art Walk, downtown Phoenix (Read more)
• Saturdays through September: Desert West Night Market, Peoria Sports Complex
• Oct. 1-Nov. 1 (Thursdays-Sundays): 2026 Arizona State Fair, Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix (Read more)

July 2026 events

• July 12-July 26: Taste in Tempe, various locations (Read more)
• July 21: Taco Trail, various locations in downtown Mesa
• July 23–26: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth, Mortgage Matchup Center
• July 31-Aug. 9: Arizona Chef’s Week, various locations

August 2026 events

• Aug. 6-9: Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix
• Aug. 8-9: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire, Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale
• Aug. 15: Arizona Toy Con, Glendale Civic Center
• Aug. 22-23: Gathering of the Ghouls, Mesa Convention Center
• Aug. 29: Family Field Day Frenzy, Chase Field in Phoenix

September 2026 events

• Sept. 5: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
• Sept. 12: Chandler Contigo – Dia De Fiesta: El Grito ¡Viva México! Celebration, Dr. AJ Chandler Park in Chandler
• Sept. 12: Noche UFC, Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale
• Sept. 18-19: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo, Mesa Convention Center
• Sept. 25-27: Foodieland, Phoenix Raceway in Avondale
• Sept. 26: Brewsology Beer Fest, Arizona Science Center in Phoenix

October 2026 events

• Oct. 9-11: Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest, Tempe Town Lake
• Oct. 16-18: Original Phoenix Greek Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Phoenix
• Oct. 17-18: Arizona Taco Fest, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
• Oct. 23-25: Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
• Oct. 31: Sip, Savor, Shop by A Taste of AZ, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale

November 2026 events

• Nov. 6–15: Canal Convergence, Scottsdale Waterfront
• Nov. 13-15: Hondo Rodeo Fest, Chase Field (Read more)
• Nov. 21-22: Phoenix Spartan Trifecta Weekend, Phoenix Raceway in Avondale
• Nov. 28-29: Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show, Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix

December 2026 events

• Dec. 4-6: Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts, downtown Tempe

May 2027 events

• May 20-23: 2027 PBR World Finals Championship, Desert Diamond Arena

If you have an event for the calendar, submit it to kstone@bonneville.com.

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