Find out what's happening in May 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 spring events and things to do in Phoenix this spring. The best spring festivals in Phoenix are here. Find Phoenix's annual 2025 events 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!
- May 1-4: Ballet Arizona: The Balanchine at Symphony Hall Phoenix
- May 2: Tina Fey & Amy Poehler at Arizona Financial Theatre
- May 4: Second to None (Sous Chef Dinner) at COURSE Restaurant
- May 10: Ha*Ash at Arizona Financial Theatre
- May 10: Family Fun at The Square
- May 11: Sip & Sculpt Pottery at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
- May 14: Swan Lake at Orpheum Theatre
- May 16-25: Spring Arizona Restaurant Week at Greater Phoenix
- May 17-18: Experience Cuba at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
- May 17: Bubble Bash at Desert Ridge Marketplace
- May 23: Jake Shane at Arizona Financial Theatre
- May 23-25: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert at Symphony Hall Phoenix
- May 24: Mac & Cheese Festival at Chase Field
- May 27 - June 1: Mamma Mia! at ASU Gammage
- May 30-31: Beethoven x Beyonce at Phoenix Symphony
Cinco de Mayo Events
Phoenix knows how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lively festivals, authentic food, and cultural events all across the city. From family-friendly gatherings to can't-miss parties, there are plenty of ways to join the fun. Check out our Cinco de Mayo guide for more details and events!
- May 2-5: Cinco de Mayo at Yellowbell at The Camby
- May 3-5: Cinco de Mayo at Diego Pops
- May 3-5: Cinco de Mayo Bash at Recreo Cantina
- May 3-5: Cinco de Mayo Party in the Park at O.H.S.O. Brewery Gilbert
- May 3: Cinco de Mayo at Omni Scottdale Montelucia
- May 4: Cinco de Mayo at The Pemberton
- May 4: Cinco de Mayo Festival at Downtown Phoenix
- May 4: Cinco de Mayo Street Fair at Downtown Phoenix
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo at Aunt Chilada’s
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo at JoJo’s ShakeBAR
Mother's Day Events
Celebrate the moms in your life with special brunches, spa days, and memorable experiences around Phoenix. Whether you're planning a relaxing weekend or a fun day out, you'll find plenty of ways to make her feel loved. Check out our Mother’s Day guide for more ideas and events!
- May 9-11: Mother’s Day at COURSE Restaurant
- May 10: Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating at Huss Brewing
- May 10-11: High Tea Aboard the Pullman at Platform 18 at Century Grand
- May 10-11: Mother’s Day at Neighborhood Services Restaurant at Omni Tempe
- May 10: Mama’s Makers Market at Shops at Town & Country
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Boulders Resort & Spa
- May 11: A Toast to Moms at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Carcara at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Terra Tempe at Westin Tempe
- May 11: Mother’s Day at Hotel Valley Ho
- May 11: Mother’s Day at Litchfield’s at The Wigwam
- May 11: Mother’s Day at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at LATHA
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Luna by Giada
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Yellowbell at The Camby
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at FLINT by Baltaire
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Lake Pleasant Cruises
- May 11: Mother’s Day at Casino Arizona
- May 11: Mother’s Day at Talking Stick Resort
- May 11: Mother’s Day Rooftop Brunch at SEVEN
- May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen at Andaz
- May 11: Grand Mercado Brunch at Tia Carmen at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge
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:
- May 1: J. Balvin at PHX Arena
- May 1: Los Lonely Boys at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- May 2: The Beach Boys at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- May 2-4: AI Love You at Rawhide Event Center
- May 3: UFest 2025 at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- May 3: The Struts at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- May 3: Trisha Paytas at Celebrity Theatre
- May 5: James Taylor at PHX Arena
- May 9: The Weeknd at State Farm Stadium
- May 11: The Marshall Tucker Band at Talking Stick Resort
- May 12: Halsey at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- May 13: Outlaw: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, & More at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- May 15: Disturbed at PHX Arena
- May 19: Tom Jones at Arizona Financial Theatre
- May 24: Hauser at Arizona Financial Theatre
- May 25: Nazareth at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- May 25: Simple Minds at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- May 27: Kendrick Lamar and SZA at State Farm Stadium
- May 30: Mike at Arizona Financial Theatre
- May 31: Dillon Francis at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
Sports Events in May
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!
- May 2-3: Grass Clippings Open at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills
- May 5-7: Diamondbacks vs. Mets at Chase Field
- May 7: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
- May 8-11: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers at Chase Field
- May 11: Phoenix Mercury vs. Golden State Valkyries: Preseason at PHX Arena
- May 16-18: Diamondbacks vs. Rockies at Chase Field
- May 17: Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm: Home Opener at PHX Arena
- May 17: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Monterey Bay FC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
- May 21: Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks at PHX Arena
- May 25: AEW Double or Nothing at Desert Diamond Arena
- May 25: Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics at PHX Arena
- May 26-28: Diamondbacks vs. Pirates at Chase Field
- May 27: Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky at PHX Arena
- May 30: Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx: AAPI Night at PHX Arena
- May 30 - June 1: Diamondbacks vs. Nationals at Chase Field
- May 31: Phoenix Rising FC vs. New Mexico United at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
Art Exhibits in May 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:
- Richard Avedon: Among Creatives
- Widening the Lens: Photography, Ecology, and the Contemporary Landscape
- The Collection: Keith Haring
- Charles Gaines: Numbers and Trees (Arizona Series)
- Chardi Kala: Rising Above Adversity
- The Collection: Art of Asia
- The Collection: European and Latin American Art
- The Collection: Thorne Miniature Rooms
- Along with other ongoing installations/exhibitions
- 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
- 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
- Following Their Roots - Exhibit at S'edav Va'aki Museum
- Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
- José Villalobos: Rough Rider at ASU Art Museum
- Chicano/a/x Prints and Graphics: Selections from the Hispanic Research Center’s Collection at ASU Art Museum
- Spiraling, Twisting, Unraveling: Explorations in Pattern and Form at ASU Art Museum
- Mask Alive Art Collection Gallery at Arizona Center
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