February 20-22, 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 the Innings Festival, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, 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 February 2026 here. 

 

Cactus League Spring Training

Friday through Sunday

Friday is the official launch of Spring Training season in Greater Phoenix. Celebrate by attending one of the four games, happening across four different stadiums. Catch the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs.

Spring Training Stadiums across Greater Phoenix

 

Innings Festival

Friday through Sunday

Catch weekend one of the Innings Festival, featuring headliners Mumford & Sons, Twenty One Pilots, and Blink-182. The festival will have three stages and over 28 rock, pop, and indie music artists, along Tempe Town Lake with breathtaking views of the adjoining Rio Salado and nearby Papago Mountains. 

Tempe Beach Park

 

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

 

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

Friday through Sunday

The Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and Shopping Expo, founded in 1955, is one of the most prestigious events in the Arabian horse world and is now held at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Showcasing nearly 2,000 horses from around the globe, the event features elite competition, educational seminars, family-friendly activities, international cuisine, and more than 250 vendor booths.

WestWorld of Scottsdale

 

Arizona Matsuri: A Festival of Japan

Saturday and Sunday

Celebrate 50 years of friendship and collaboration between Phoenix and its sister city, Himeji, at the 36th Annual Arizona Matsuri. The community is invited to enjoy a free, two-day festival featuring musical and cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, cosplay and haiku competitions, local food vendors, and more.

Steele Indian School Park

 

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

 

Arizona Bach Festival

Sunday

The Arizona Bach Festival brings superb musicians from around the world each year to join with local artists in presenting the music of Bach and his contemporaries. On Sunday, February 22, Steven Moeckel, Associate Professor of Violin at Northern Arizona University and past concertmaster of the Phoenix Symphony, presents Soul Searching, a journey through the three sonatas for violin solo by J. S. Bach at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West amid their glorious artwork.

Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

 

 

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. 

 

Family Fun Days @ The Square PHX

Saturday

Stop by for free, drop-in family activities one Saturday a month at the Square!

Guests are invited to the Visitor Center for fun activities and a themed craft, then encouraged to stick around for a game or two of croquet on the lawn. They look forward to seeing everyone there!

The Square PHX

 

 

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. 

 

Sunset Floating Sound Bath 

Sunday

Drift into deep relaxation with a Sunset Floating Sound Bath at the Aji Spa Pool at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. This immersive experience uses soothing sound vibrations to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote inner balance, all while you float effortlessly under the desert sky.

Aji Spa at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass

 

 

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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Saturday
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

 

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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