March 13-15, 2026

Find out what’s happening this weekend in Phoenix, where art walks, major concerts, cultural celebrations, and can’t-miss sporting events are taking over the Valley. From Cactus League Spring Training and the Arizona Renaissance Festival to Red Bull Showrun, the Arizona Tennis Classic, live music, and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of fun things to do. Explore the latest art exhibitions, cheer on your favorite teams, or plan a night out with top concerts and performances. For even more ideas, browse our full event calendar and check out our major annual events happening in 2026 here. 

We've also rounded up things to do in Phoenix this winter. Discover all the top events happening in March 2026 here. 

 

Red Bull Showrun Phoenix

Saturday

Red Bull Showrun Phoenix presented by Ford is a Formula One demonstration where an Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 car, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 car, as well as other Red Bull motorsports vehicles, will drive up and down East Jefferson Street between S Central Ave and S 5th St, in a showcase of high-end performance and the drivers' technical skills. While this is not a race, it promises to be an unforgettable experience that will make spectators' hearts race nearly as fast as the vehicles on display. Admission is free.

Downtown Phoenix

 

Arizona Tennis Classic

Friday through Sunday

Watch top-ranked tennis pros compete up close as the 6th annual Arizona Tennis Classic returns to Phoenix Country Club from March 9–15, 2026. This ATP Challenger Tour event features rising stars and Top 50 players, with tickets starting at $20 and proceeds supporting local charities like Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Phoenix Country Club

 

Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts

Friday through Sunday

The Tempe Festival of the Arts takes place each December and March on historic Mill Avenue in Tempe. Visitors can explore up to 350 artist booths featuring handmade artwork, live music, a Kids Block, and a wide variety of food.

Downtown Tempe

 

WWE Friday Night Smackdown

Friday

Don't miss WWE Friday Night SmackDown at Footprint Center on January 3 featuring Undisputed WWE Champion 'The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, The Street Profits, Women’s Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair, WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax, and Solo Sikoa!

Mortgage Matchup Center

 

ALT (Art, Light, Technology) Fest

Friday

Experience ALT Fest, a free one-night celebration of art, light, and technology at Mesa Arts Center on March 13 from 6–10 p.m. Explore interactive installations, live music, augmented reality experiences, hands-on activities, food, and a drone show at 8 p.m.

Mesa Arts Center

 

Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival

Friday through Sunday

The 36th Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival returns to the Rawhide Event Center in Chandler on March 14–16 with live music from artists like The Fray, Natasha Bedingfield, and Tyler Hubbard. This family-friendly event features concerts, carnival rides, games, stage shows, food, and activities for all ages.

Rawhide Event Center

 

Tasty Nights Street Food Festival

Friday through Sunday

Tasty Nights is a traveling food festival that brings communities together with street food, desserts, specialty drinks, live entertainment, and a local maker market. Enjoy global-inspired eats, DJs, games, and family-friendly fun all weekend long

Arizona Athletic Grounds

 

Phoenix Rising FC Home Opener

Saturday

Phoenix Rising FC kicks off the 2026 season with its Home Opener on March 14 at Phoenix Rising Stadium. C

Phoenix Rising FC 

 

Cactus League Spring Training

Friday through Sunday

Cactus League Spring Training is a seasonal rite that descends on the Greater Phoenix area every February and March with the iconic sounds of cracking bats, snapping mitts and happy fans. For baseball lovers, it doesn’t get much better than this: sunny weather, affordable tickets and unparalleled proximity to the best players in the game. 

Spring Training Stadiums across Greater Phoenix

 

​Arizona Renaissance Festival

Friday through Sunday

The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage! This unique outdoor event combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a 16th Century European village market celebrating the arrival of the Queen to their shire. Walk through our gates to be transported back in time. Mingle with over 2,000 costumed characters, eat a giant roasted turkey leg; take part in games of chance and skill; cheer on your favorite knight; Shop in over 200 artisan shops and select an inimitable gift for that special someone; there is so much to see and do. Eat Drink and be Merry is the order of the day at the Village of Fairhaven.

Arizona Renaissance Festival

 

Sparky's Fairway

Friday through Sunday

Tee up for the third year of "Sparky's Fairway," the exciting driving range event hosted at the iconic Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils.

Mountain America Stadium

 

St. Patrick's Day in Phoenix

Friday through Sunday

Find your finest green garb and grab your Guinness mug: St. Patrick’s Day is on the way! Find things to do, events and more for St. Patrick's Day in Greater Phoenix.

Greater Phoenix

 

 

 

Free Things to Do

Friday through Sunday

Many of the events featured on our blog are free, but if you're looking for more options, check out our Free and Cheap in Phoenix Guide.

Greater Phoenix

 

 

Family-Friendly Activities This Weekend

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Phoenix—from interactive museums to outdoor adventures and kid-friendly eats. 

 

Kids Day at Phoenix Art Museum 

Saturday

Join Phoenix Art Museum every second Saturday of the month for Kids Day, featuring storytime, poetry, basket weaving, and hands-on art activities. Enjoy special performances by the Yellow Bird Indian Dancers and creative projects like building an American Doll-inspired box.

Phoenix Art Museum

 

Annual Ancient Technology Day

Saturday

Bring the whole family to S’edav Va’aki Museum’s annual Ancient Technology Day for hands-on activities like adobe brick making, atlatl throwing, petroglyph art, and storytelling. Guests can also join guided mound tours throughout the day with the museum’s Engagement Guides.

S'edav Va'aki Museum (Formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

 

Things to Do Outdoors This Weekend

The Sonoran Desert is one of the most vibrant and unique deserts in the world. Learn about things to do in the desert in Greater Phoenix, including sites, views, hikes and more. 

 

Magical Sunset Yoga Experience

Sunday

Experience a magical sunset yoga session surrounded by stunning Sonoran Desert views, where you can relax, connect with others, and recharge your mind and body. Enjoy a guided class with mats provided, beautiful photo opportunities, and an experience suitable for all fitness levels. 

Governor Hunt Tomb

 

 

Concerts & Performances This Weekend

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

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Sports This Weekend

Phoenix is a premier sports destination, and our local and national teams are bringing the heat. Here’s who you can cheer on this weekend:

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Sunday

 

Art Exhibits This Weekend

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 weekend:

 

POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION

Through April 12, 2026

POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION finishes its North American tour at the Arizona Science Center, located in Phoenix, AZ. The exhibition examines the lives of residents of Pompeii before and after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24th, 79 A.D. Over 150 artifacts on loan from the collections of the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy and the Archaeological Park of Pompeii will be displayed, for a limited time.

Arizona Science Center

 

Desert Pulse

Through May 31, 2026

Thousands of stunning images. Five monumental video installations. One transformative experience. FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit by ScanLAB Projects, invites visitors into the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. Through photography, LiDAR scanning, motion and sound, it reveals new ways of seeing and deepens appreciation for our vibrant ecosystem.

Desert Botanical Garden

 

Parched: The Art of Water in the Southwest

Through June 29, 2026

Parched: The Art of Water in the Southwest utilizes art informed by scientific and cultural inquiry to explore the deep disparities of water use and access throughout the state of Arizona. Coming at a time where conversations about the availability and quality of, and access to, water have never been more important. After three years of public display, the Parched exhibition finds a new home at S’edav Va’aki Museum. Serving as a call-to-action, Parched features nine bodies of work all using different mediums evoking themes of survivance, sovereignty, and spirituality. Ultimately reflecting diverse perspectives and provocative insights into our complex relationship with water in natural, cultural, and political landscapes.

S’edav Va’aki Museum (Formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

 

Su:dagi/Shu:thag: Rekindling Our Connections

Through June 29, 2026

Su:dagi/Shu:thag: Rekindling Our Connections examines the Akimel O’odham’s (River People) longstanding relationship with water and focuses on the intersection between the politics of water rights and the celebration of traditional agricultural knowledge.

S’edav Va’aki Museum (Formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

 

The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power.

Through September 13, 2026

Experience the enduring impact of the world’s first wind instrument in The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power. Explore more than 100 remarkable flutes from the dawn of music to the present day and celebrate the resounding influence of the flute on cultures from around the world. Discover how people across history have used flutes of all forms, shapes, sizes, and materials to express the rich human experience.

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

 

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