Sept 19-21
Find out what's happening this weekend in Phoenix. You can see some live music, see the most current art exhibitions and more. Find more fun things to do this weekend on our event calendar. Check out our major annual events in 2025 here.
We've also rounded up fall events and things to do in Phoenix this fall. Discover all the top events happening in September 2025 here.
Arizona State Fair Opening Weekend
Friday through Sunday
The State Fair is open September 19 - October 26. Try rides like the thrilling Heidi Coaster or the speedy Overdrive, the classic Banana Split, Pickle Split or Flaming Hot Cheeto pretzels, pizza, corn dogs and so much more! In addition, don't miss out on September Nights at the Arizona State Fair.
Arizona Restaurant Week
Friday through Sunday
During 2025 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week diners can indulge in 10 full days of culinary exploration, in which they are encouraged to discover the breadth of amazing food and beverage options available throughout the state — at just a fraction of the usual cost. Fall ARW features a variety of restaurants from small chef-driven, independently owned establishments to five-star fine dining and represents a wide array of cuisines. Check out Visit Phoenix's Guide to Arizona Restaurant Week.
Greater Phoenix
Ballet Under the Stars
Friday
Experience the beauty of dance under the stars! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy performances that range from classical to contemporary, all set on an outdoor stage adorned with sparkling lights and beautiful costumes. Free to attend.
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
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.
Back to School at Museum of Illusions Scottsdale
Friday through Sunday
Step into a world where nothing is quite as it seems at the Museum of Illusions Scottsdale, featuring mind-bending exhibits, holograms, and interactive rooms that challenge perception and spark curiosity.
Museum of Illusions Scottsdale
Pumpkin Fest at The Princess
Friday through Sunday
Pumpkin Fest returns to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess with an all-new location across East Princess Boulevard, featuring a festive pumpkin patch with rides and photo ops, a glowing Jack-O’-Lantern Lawn with seasonal bites and brews, a Cider Orchard with a hay maze and roller coaster, and fall dining specials at La Hacienda, Toro, and Bourbon Steak.
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:
Friday:
- Cuco at The Van Buren
- Jordan Davis at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Steven Wilson at The Van Buren
- Ballet Under the Stars at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
- Jazzbird Nights: Arsen Nalbandian at Ravenscroft
- AJ Odneal Trio at Tempe History Museum
- September Nights at the Arizona State Fair
- Yachtzilla at Casino Arizona
- Live Music at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale
- Sip and Spin at Eden Rooftop Bar
- Drunk Shakespeare at The Rose Theatre
Saturday:
- Cuco at The Van Buren
- Tom Keifer at Celebrity Theatre
- Voyager Tribute to Journey at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Vee Quiva
- Aikido: Practice Harmony with Martial Arts at Japanese Friendship Garden
- Ballet Under the Stars at Centennial Plaza Park
- Kentucky Straight Band: Country Night at Recess Tempe Marketplace
- Live from 9500': Snowbowl's Music Series at Arizona Snowbowl Resort & Basecamp
- Carnival of Illusion Presents World-Class Magic at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
- Live Music at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale
- Drunk Shakespeare at The Rose Theatre
Sunday:
- 2hollis at The Van Buren
- Chevelle at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Get The Led Out at Talking Stick Resort
- Karoake Night at The Pemberton
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:
Friday
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
- Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty (WNBA Playoffs, Round 1)
Saturday
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
- Phoenix Rising FC vs. London United (USL) (Hispanic Heritage Night)
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:
The Randy Johnson Photo Experience at Chase Field
Though September 25, 2025
Diamondbacks legend Randy Johnson is bringing his passion for photography to the ballpark with The Randy Johnson Photo Experience at Chase Field. Watch our video interview with Randy Johnson about his transition from pitcher to photographer.
The mini art gallery, located in the Arizona Diamondbacks Hall of Fame and History Museum, features several of Johnson’s professional photos captured during his post-baseball retirement world travels, and is accessible for D-backs fans to enjoy when attending a game at Chase Field beginning Tuesday, April 22 through the end of the season.
The World of Anna Sui
Through September 28
Phoenix Art Museum presents The World of Anna Sui, showcasing rock-and-roll-inspired fashions from the personal archive of the iconic American designer. Since her first runway show in 1991, Sui has created over 80 collections blending romantic nostalgia with a bold rocker aesthetic, drawing inspiration from cowgirls to pirate rock stars.
Funny Business: Photography and Humor
Through January 24, 2026
Funny Business: Photography and Humor explores how artists have used visual humor to entertain, challenge norms, and offer resistance or relief from the weight of the world. Featuring 70 works from the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona, the exhibition includes artists such as Liz Cohen, Steffi Faircloth, Jeff Mermelstein, Bucky Miller, and Reynier Leyva Novo.
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