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Things to Do in August in Phoenix

Find out what's happening in August 2025 in Phoenix. You can see live music, the most current art exhibitions, and more. Find more things to do this weekend on our event calendar. 

Find more things to do this weekend on our event calendar. We've also rounded up summer events and things to do in Phoenix this summer. Discover all the top annual happening in Phoenix in 2025 here.

Events in Phoenix

There’s always something happening in Phoenix, from food festivals and art shows to major sporting events and live music. No matter when you visit, you’ll find exciting ways to experience the city. Check out our full event calendar to see what’s coming up!

• ALL MONTH: Wild West Summer at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess 
• Through Aug. 3: Moulin Rouge at ASU Gammage 
• Through Aug. 24: Power of Poison at Arizona Science Center
• Thursdays in Aug.: Jeopardy Bar League at Alibi Tempe 
• Fridays in Aug.: Sushi Making Class at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort 
• Fridays in Aug.: Sip + Spin at Eden Rooftop Bar 
• Fridays in Aug.: Cocina Latina: Ceviche at Royal Palms Resort and Spa 
• Saturdays in Aug.: Splash After Dark at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
• Saturdays in Aug.: Splash Bash at Tower Pool at The Wigwam 
• Sundays in Aug.: Dive-In Movies at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort 
• Sundays in Aug.: Karaoke Night at The Pemberton
• Aug. 1-10: Arizona Chef’s Week at Various Greater PHX Restaurants 
• Aug. 2: Aerial Sound Bath at Mountain Shadows 
• Aug. 2: Buy Black Marketplace at The Archwood at Eastlake
• Aug. 2: World Hip Hop Championship Finals at Mullett Arena 
• Aug. 2, 15, 29: Sunset Swim-In Cinema at Andaz Scottsdale
• Aug. 6 + 20: Bachata Addiction at The Pemberton
• Aug. 6: Roast Battle Phoenix at Desert Ridge Improv 
• Aug. 7 + 21: Tinis and Tarot at The Pemberton
• Aug. 9: Vegan Social at Second Street & Roosevelt
• Aug. 9: Spotlight on Mariachi at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
• Aug. 13: Daou Paired Wine Dinner at Renata’s Hearth at Arizona Biltmore 
• Aug. 13 + 27: Caliente Wednesdays at The Pemberton
• Aug. 14 + 28: Martinis and Manicures at The Pemberton
• Aug. 15-16: Sip + Shop Summer Market Series at Hotel Valley Ho
• Aug. 16: Disco in the Desert at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 
• Aug. 20: Lost 80’s Live at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 21: Game Night at The Pemberton
• Aug. 24: Sip & Splash: Poolside Cocktail Competition at Andaz Scottsdale
• Aug. 27: Passport Wine Dinner Series at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen
• Aug. 28: Sip Into Summer: Wine Series at Museum of Illusions Scottsdale
• Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Experience India at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) 
• Aug. 31: Arizona Black Rodeo Comedy Show at Phoenix Shrine Auditorium 

Concerts and Performances This Month

Shows are taking place more often now, including theatre performances, comedy shows and concerts. Here's who you can see perform this month:

• Aug. 1: d4vd at The Van Buren 
• Aug. 1: KC & the Sunshine Band at Gila River – Wild Horse Pass
• Aug. 1: Primus at Arizona Financial Theatre
• Aug. 1: Wiz Khalifa at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
• Aug. 2: Shinedown at PHX Arena
• Aug. 2: Mary Fahl at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
• Aug. 3: Russ at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
• Aug. 3: Teddy Swims at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 8: Oscar Maydon at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 8: Tauren Wells Post-Game Concert at Chase Field 
• Aug. 8-9: Chris Stapleton at Desert Diamond Arena
• Aug. 8: Dylan Scott at Talking Stick Resort
• Aug. 11: Ghost at PHX Arena
• Aug. 12: Ateez at Desert Diamond Arena
• Aug. 13: Kevin Kaarl at Arizona Financial Theatre
• Aug. 14: Lainey Wilson at PHX Arena 
• Aug. 14: Simple Plan at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 14: Slightly Stoopid at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 
• Aug. 15: Anuel AA at Desert Diamond Arena
• Aug. 15: Keshi at Mesa Amphitheatre 
• Aug. 16: Kurtis Conner at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 16: Night Trip Festival at Westworld of Scottsdale 
• Aug. 18: Whiskey Myers & Tedeschi Trucks Band at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 21: Toto + Men at Work + Christopher Cross at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 22: Ethel Cain at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 22: Banda La Adictiva Post-Game Concert at Chase Field
• Aug. 23: Big Time Rush at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
• Aug. 23: Lil Jon at Gila River – Wild Horse Pass
• Aug. 23: Men I Trust at Arizona Financial Theatre
• Aug. 26: Pantera at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
• Aug. 27: Kali Uchis at PHX Arena
• Aug. 27: The Offspring + Jimmy Eat World at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
• Aug. 28: Nelly + Ja Rule and Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
• Aug. 28: The Basement Yard at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 29: Kidz Bop Live at Arizona Financial Theatre 
• Aug. 29: Lil Wayne at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
• Aug. 30: Oldies 2 Souldies at Desert Diamond Arena
• Aug. 30: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms at Talking Stick Resort 
• Aug. 31: “Weird Al” Yankovic at Arizona Financial Theatre

Sports Events in August

From championship games to spring training and everything in between, Phoenix is a year-round destination for sports fans. Catch the action across baseball, basketball, football, golf, racing, and more. Check out our sports event calendar to see upcoming games, matches, and tournaments!

• Aug. 2: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
• Aug. 2: Full-ish Moon Series at Yak N Sup 
• Aug. 4-6: D-backs vs. Padres at Chase Field
• Aug. 5: Mercury vs. Sun at PHX Arena
• Aug. 7: Mercury vs. Fever at PHX Arena
• Aug. 8-10: D-backs vs. Rockies at Chase Field
• Aug. 10: Mercury vs. Dream: Inspiring Girls Day at PHX Arena 
• Aug. 15: Mercury vs. Aces: Noche Latina at PHX Arena
• Aug. 18-20: D-backs vs. Guardians at Chase Field
• Aug. 22-24: D-backs vs. Reds at Chase Field
• Aug. 22: Mercury vs. Valkyries: Rock the Pink at PHX Arena
• Aug. 23: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
• Aug. 23: Midnight Madness at Firebird Motorsports Park 
• Aug. 28: Mercury vs. Sky: Sustainability Night at PHX Arena
• Aug. 29-30: Arizona Black Rodeo at Westworld of Scottsdale 
• Aug. 30: Phoenix Rising FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
• Aug. 30: Mercury vs. Liberty: Women’s Empowerment Night at PHX Arena
• Aug. 30: Sun Devil Football vs. NAU at Mountain America Stadium

Art Exhibits in August 2025

Phoenix is home to the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Ignite your mind with the creativity and inspiration you will find at our local cultural institutions. Here's the art exhibits you can see this month: 

Phoenix Art Museum:

• Funny Business: Photography and Humor
• Chardi Kala: Rising Above Adversity
• The Collection: Art of Asia
• The Collection: Fireflies 
• The Collection: Thorne Miniature Rooms
• Along with other ongoing installations/exhibitions

Heard Museum:

• Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka 
• Hoop Dance!
• Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View
• Heart of the Community: Baskets from the Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art
• Adorned with Memory: Jewelry from the Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art 
• Harry Fonseca: Transformations
• Along with other ongoing installations/exhibitions

Desert Botanical Garden:

• The Leaf Connection
• Orchid Fever 
• Toward 2050

Other Museums:

• Dusty Trails: Paintings of the Butterfield Overland Trail at AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park
• The Power of Poison: Another Killer Exhibition at Arizona Science Center
• Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
• Tierras Reimaginadas: Migration at ASU Art Museum
• Mask Alive Art Collection Gallery at Arizona Center