Things to Do in Phoenix This August 2026

Find out what's happening in August 2026 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. We've also rounded up summer events and things to do in Phoenix this summer. Discover all the top annual happening in Phoenix in 2026 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!

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ALL MONTH: The COURSE Bar Experience at COURSE Restaurant
Through 8/9: Arizona Chef’s Week at Participating Restaurants
Through 8/30: Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure at Heard Museum
Sundays through 8/23: Bar Brawl at Hotel Valley Ho
Sundays: La Hamburguesa Pop-Up at Greenwood Brewing
Wednesdays: Trivia Night at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
8/1-2: Jo Koy at Gila River – Wild Horse Pass
8/1: Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings at Phoenix Art Museum
8/1: Club 90's Presents: Off Campus Night at The Van Buren
8/1: We Found Love at Club Contact
8/1: World Hip Hop Dance Championship at Mullett Arena
8/2: John Wayne's Final Ride: The Shootist at Western Spirit Museum
8/5: Summer with Sissy Art: Drawing Club with Live Guitarist at Phoenix Art Museum
8/6: Candlelight: Tribute to Adele at Phoenix Art Museum
8/7: Club 90's Presents: MJ Night at The Van Buren
8/7: First Friday at Goodyear Ballpark
8/7: First Friday at PhxArt at Phoenix Art Museum
8/8: BPM: Body, Party & Movement at Club Contact
8/8: Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica at Phoenix Art Museum
8/8: Candlelight: Tribute to TOOL at Phoenix Art Museum
8/9: Kids Day at PhxArt at Phoenix Art Museum
8/9: Sunset Floating Sound Bath at the Aji Spa Pool at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
8/9: The Jury Experience: Death on the Port Side at Herberger Theater Center
8/13: National Prosecco Day at La Zozzona with Celebrity Chef Richard Blais at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
8/13: So Fetch: A 2000s Pop Diva Night at Club Contact
8/14-15: Sip + Shop Summer Market Series at Hotel Valley Ho
8/14: Candlelight: 90s Unplugged at Phoenix Art Museum
8/14: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles at Phoenix Art Museum
8/14: Friday Night Fireside History at The Wigwam
8/15-16: AZ HipHop Summer Fest 2026 at 9th & Jackson
8/15: August Tipsy Tea At The Camby
8/15: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Phoenix Art Museum
8/15: Chef's Dinner Series at Carcara
8/16: Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Phoenix Art Museum
8/20-21: Martin Lawrence at Gila River – Wild Horse Pass
8/20: August Wine Dinner: Santa Barbara at First & Last
8/20: Girl Dinner: Karaoke at The Pemberton
8/21: Candlelight: Tribute to Drake at Phoenix Art Museum
8/21: Tyler Henry at Talking Stick Resort
8/22: Bookmaking Workshop at Scottsdale Quarter
8/22: Summer with Sissy Art: DIY Sock Puppets at Phoenix Art Museum
8/23: National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World at Phoenix Art Museum
8/25: 2026 Devour Summer Chef Series: Chefs Bernie Kantak & Stephen Jones at Camello
8/25: Moonlit Floating Sound Journey at Sanctuary Camelback Resort
8/26: Color Me Frosted Cooking Class at The Spa at Camelback Inn
8/26: Harvest by the Sea: Wine Dinner at Weft & Warp at Andaz Scottsdale
8/26: Paint & Sip: 5 Chile at Queen Creek Olive Mill
8/27: Mahjong at the Mansion at Wrigley Mansion
8/28: Paint and Sip at The Wigwam
8/28: Science With a TWIST: The Science of Sorcery—An Evening at Hogwarts at Arizona Science Center
8/29: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles at Phoenix Art Museum
8/30: Sunday Matcha Service with Vegan Social at Arizona Center

Concerts and Performances This Month

Concert at The Van Buren

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

8/5: Passion Pit at The Van Buren
8/6: Don Toliver at Desert Diamond Arena
8/6: OLE 60 at Mullett Arena
8/7: ALT AZ 93.3 Homegrown Showcase at FOUND:RE Phoenix
8/7: DJ Bou at Walter Studios
8/7: O.A.R. at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/7: Jhayco Postgame Concert at Chase Field
8/7: Kali Uchis with special guest Mariah The Scientist at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
8/8: Trace Adkins at Gila River – Wild Horse Pass
8/9: John Mellencamp at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
8/10: T.I. at The Van Buren
8/11: Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/11: Megan Moroney at Desert Diamond Arena
8/11: TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/12: Eric Ramsey, Hans Olson & Chuck Hall at Musical Instrument Museum
8/12: Melanie Martinez at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/14: Santana & The Doobie Brothers at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/14: Jorge Medina at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/15: NE-YO & AKON at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
8/15: The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/16: Albert Castiglia at Musical Instrument Museum
8/17: Benson Boone at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/17: The Guess Who: Takin' It Back Tour 2026 at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/19: RÜFÜS DU SOL at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/19: Noah Kahn at Chase Field
8/20: Hermanos Espinoza at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/21: Matthew West at Chase Field
8/21: TRAIN at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
8/21: Freestyle Explosion Tour at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/21: Tuck and Patti at Musical Instrument Museum
8/22: Mt. Joy at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/22: Gene Simmons Band at Talking Stick Resort
8/23: Tori Amos at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/23: Molly Santana & North West at The Van Buren
8/24: ZAYN at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/25: Social Distortion at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/26: Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM, & The Womack Sisters at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/27: Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
8/28: Ilaiyaraaja at Arizona Financial Theatre
8/28: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, Too Short, and More at Desert Diamond Arena
8/29: Karol G at State Farm Stadium
8/29: Tape B, G Jones, Wink, & Dr. Ushuu at Rawhide Event Center
8/30: Rick Springfield at Celebrity Theatre

Sports Events in August

Chase Field, Home of the MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks

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.

All Summer: Summer Fun Pass at PopStroke
8/1: Mercury vs. Liberty at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/2, 3, & 9: Arizona Cardinals Training Camp at State Farm Stadium
8/3-6: D-backs vs. Padres at Chase Field
8/6-9: 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/7-9: D-backs vs. Dodgers at Chase Field
8/8: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire at Desert Diamond Arena
8/10-12: D-backs vs. Rockies at Chase Field
8/16: Mercury vs. Fire at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/19: Rising FC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Rising FC Soccer Stadium
8/21-23: D-backs vs. Reds at Chase Field
8/22: Game Chasers Mercury vs. Dream Gameday Experience at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/22: Mercury vs. Dream at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/22: Cardinals vs. Cowboys (Preseason) at State Farm Stadium
8/24-26: D-backs vs. Cubs at Chase Field
8/25: Mercury vs. Mystics at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/27: Mercury vs. Mystics at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/29: Mercury vs. Tempo at Mortgage Matchup Center
8/29: Rising FC vs. Indy Eleven at Rising FC Soccer Stadium
8/29: Street League Skateboarding at Mullett Arena
8/31-9/2: D-backs vs. Phillies at Chase Field

Art Exhibits in August 2026

Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room at Phoenix Art Museum

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: