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Spring Festivals in Phoenix

Arizona Renaissance Festival

Through March 29

Don't miss raucous revelry at the annual Arizona Renaissance Festival. The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 50 acre circus, a 16-stage theater, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast — all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. Read our guide on the Arizona Renaissance Festival here.

Arizona Renaissance Festival

30th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival

February 12 - March 1 

The 30th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival, taking place from Feb. 12 - March 1, 2026 in theaters, will screen 20-plus fantastic films from around the globe with Jewish themes. 

Multiple Locations

Melrose Street Fair on 7th Avenue

February 28

Each year, this event in Phoenix's gayborhood features more than 200 booths that showcase the work of local artists, indie crafts, and other products; food trucks and a craft beer garden; live music on the main stage; kids activities; more than 200 classic, antique and vintage cars and trucks on display; and more.

The Melrose Curve

Artlink's Art Detour

March 1-31

Art Detour will return for its 35th year as a month-long celebration that will feature a variety of art forms, different activities and diverse communities that showcase the very best that Arizona artists have to offer. The event will feature hundreds of arts activities and “Articipants,” defined as arts venues, arts and culture organizations, arts-supporting businesses from across the Valley, and visual and performing artists from the entire state.

Downtown Phoenix

M3F Music Festival

March 6-7

M3F is a 100% nonprofit music festival that was established in 2004 and has become a musical destination for festivalgoers. M3F’s lineup will once again bring together an eclectic group of artists across the worlds of indie, pop, R&B, electronic, and more. With three music stages, the festival highlights an array of talent from EDM to indie, pop and R&B. Headliners include Mau P, Peggy Gou, Chris Lorenzo, Big Wild, and more! 

Steele Indian School Park

Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market

March 7-8

A long-standing nationally recognized event, the fair is the largest art market in Arizona and the second largest market of its kind in the country. It features more than 600 Native artists from 116 tribal affiliations in the U.S. and Canada. A variety of traditional and cutting-edge media dazzle visitors each year.

Heard Museum

NASCAR Shriner's Children 500

March 9

Sunday’s Shriners Children’s 500 NASCAR Cup Series event marks the 56th race hosted by Phoenix Raceway in the series’ history.  The 1-mile, low-banked tri-oval located in Avondale, Arizona has an asphalt racing surface with 8 degrees of banking in turns one and two, 11 degrees in turns three and four, and 3 degrees on the backstretch.   

Phoenix Raceway

Tempe Festival of the Arts

March 13-15

This festival keeps it simple and will only feature its 300 artists and a wide array of food vendors. Over the 10-block footprint, this open-air and socially distant event gives the community an opportunity to connect to great art, enjoy our vibrant downtown area, and indulge their appetites with great snacks, cuisines, and more.

Downtown Tempe

Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival

March 13-22; select dates

The Ostrich Festival features live ostriches, national and local entertainment, thrilling stage shows, over 50 exhilarating midway rides and games, classic festival food, interactive activities for all ages, meet and greets with your favorite mascots, ostrich-themed educational activities, exciting attractions, upscale arts and crafts and much more. This year's performers include The Fray, Natasha Bedingfield, and more. 

Tumbleweed Park

Irish Fountain Fest

March 14

Food, fun, and music will all be a part of this family-friendly event, and who could forget that Fountain Hills' World Famous Fountain will be transformed into a bright emerald green geyser at 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This event will feature a kid’s zone, Traditional Irish folk dancing, bands, food trucks, a beer garden, and much more. 

Fountain Park

Mecum Auto Auctions

March 17-21

Car lovers won’t want to miss the Mecum Auto Auction, rolling into Glendale this March with an impressive lineup of collector cars, classic vehicles, muscle cars, and modern exotics. Known as one of the world’s premier collector car auctions, Mecum delivers high-energy bidding, rare automotive finds, and an electric atmosphere that’s just as exciting for spectators as it is for serious buyers.  

State Farm Stadium

Arizona Aloha Festival

March 21-22

Experience the spirit of aloha and celebrate the vibrant cultures of the South Pacific islands at the Arizona Aloha Festival. This two-day event features continuous live entertainment, with music and dance performances across multiple stages. Guests can enjoy lectures and storytelling about Hawaiʻi and Polynesia at Hale Manaʻo (the “House of Knowledge”), browse the Island Marketplace filled with traditional crafts, fresh flower leis, baskets, hats, carved bone necklaces, tapa cloth and more, and explore hands-on island crafts in the Keiki Activities area. Ukulele lessons at Aunty Aloha’s Ukulele Corner are also available for all ages. 

Tempe Beach Park

Mask Alive! Festival of Masks

March 22

This community favorite event brings vibrant local arts and culture performances and interactive activities to the families of Arizona each year. This free event highlights a variety of artists in colorful masks that showcase the diverse cultures of the Valley, with dance, music, puppets, and art.

Pioneer Park

Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

March 27-29

More than 165 juried artists from throughout the United States and abroad will participate displaying impressive small, medium and life-sized bronze sculptures, sparkling hand blown glass vessels, rope baskets, wood, clay and mixed media sculptures, one of a kind handcrafted jewelry, exceptional photography and much more. The festival also accommodates the return of Arizona's largest wine-tasting event, providing a unique opportunity to sample an extensive collection of domestic and imported wines.

Downtown Carefree

Annual Arizona Dragon Boat Festival

March 28-29

Join the Arizona Dragon Boat Association for a special 20-year anniversary celebration featuring two days of exciting dragon boat competition with teams from across the United States and beyond. Dragon boat racing is a unique water sport that delivers nonstop excitement on the water, complemented by cultural performances, festive activities, and a variety of food vendors offering flavors from around the world. 

Tempe Town Lake

Rainbows Festival

March 28-29

Presented by Phoenix Pride, Rainbows Festival has been dubbed  “Arizona’s Greatest Street Fair." The annual event is a celebration of the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and draws a crowd of more than 25,000 community members, friends, families and allies. Historic Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix plays host to more than 150 exhibitors and sponsors throughout the two-day event and two stages offer a variety of entertainment throughout the weekend.

The Square PHX

Arizona Bike Week

April 8-12

With an expected attendance of 75,000 people, enjoy a four-night music festival in the RockYard, plus daily happy hour parties, after hours parties, stunt shows, RV and campsite camping, charity rides, contests, bike shows, factory demo rides, and all of the best bands from the local music scene performing day and night in the PowerYard.

WestWorld of Scottsdale

Reggae Rise Up Arizona

April 17-19

Get ready to feel the heat at Reggae Rise Up Arizona, taking place at the picturesque Tempe Beach Park! Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Salt River, RRU Arizona will feature a mix of top touring reggae and hip-hop talent across two stages. With Phoenix and Scottsdale each just a 15-minute drive away, there’s an abundance of options in accommodations, restaurants, and off-site activities – making it an ideal setting for a weekend-long celebration of amazing people, positive vibes and incredible music!

Tempe Beach Park

Uncorked AZ Wine Festival

April 4

This event features over 50 wineries from across the globe with more than 100 wines to taste. Also gourmet food trucks, live DJ, and more.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

Maricopa County Fair

April 3-5; 9-12; select dates

The fair features the largest county fair carnival in Phoenix with over 35 rides, food offerings like Steve's Flaming Hot Turkey Legs, Deep Fried Coffee, the Mac Doggie Dog and so much more. Like to shop? The shopping pavilion is filled with over 60 vendors plus there are over 25 more vendors outside. Agriculture and livestock are a part of the fairs history and tradition and is a mainstay.

Arizona State Fairgrounds

Country Thunder Arizona

April 9-12

Country Thunder is a music festival brand that hosts several concerts in North America each year. This year, catch Gavin Adcock, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and more!

Country Thunder Grounds, Florence

Buds-a-Palooza

April 11

The dopest 420 Block Party in Arizona! Join us on Friday, Apr 11, 2026 starting at 2:00 PM in the Roosevelt Row for a day filled with music, glass, art, comedy, movies, munchies, and good vibes. Get ready to groove to live performances from the best reggae bands in the US, watch Arizona's best glass blowers create one-of-a-kind works of art or grab a cold one and some munchies to sit down and watch stoner flicks all night long. Join us and 7,500 of your new best friends!

Downtown Phoenix

Scottsdale Jazz Festival

April 11

Now in its 15th year, the Scottsdale Jazz Festival aligns with UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, this time paying a special tribute to legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones. Organized under the visionary leadership of William “Doc” Jones, the festival continues to cement Scottsdale’s reputation as a vibrant cultural destination.

Talking Stick Resort

Arizona Tiki Oasis

April 16-19

Established in 2019, Arizona Tiki Oasis is an island lifestyle meet-up held at one of the best-preserved Mid-Century hotels in America – Hotel Valley Ho (est.1956). Wear your most festive aloha wear; sip tropical cocktails crafted by top mixologists; browse the pop-up Art Show; relax in a cabana by the pool; learn about mid-century style, design, and lifestyle from experts; shop the outdoor marketplace with a variety of artists, makers, and traders; and, of course, enjoy the overall island-in-the-desert vibe.

Hotel Valley Ho

Arizona Restaurant Week

May 15-24

For 10 days, diners can enjoy specially dedicated menus designed to showcase the true culinary talent that exists  within the state — from the finest five-star restaurants to locally owned and chef-driven “hidden gems.” Participating restaurants offer culinary adventurers a unique tasting opportunity in addition to their regular menus, featuring three-course prix-fixe menus for just $33, $44 or $55 per person. Read our Arizona Restaurant Week guide to find the best restaurants participating in the week.

Multiple Locations