Your Complete Month-by-Month Event Calendar for Scottsdale Travelers
Discover the biggest Scottsdale events in 2026 including festivals, concerts, sports, and art fairs.
📅 Why Visit Scottsdale in 2026?
Scottsdale is known for:
- 🌵 World-class desert scenery
- 🎨 High-end art festivals and markets
- 🏌️ PGA TOUR events and sports tourism
- 🎶 Major concerts and music festivals
- 🛍️ Luxury shopping and vintage markets
- ☀️ One of the best winter climates in the U.S.
Peak season runs from January through April, when the city hosts its biggest events of the year.
🎉 Major Scottsdale Events 2026 (Month-by-Month)
🌵 January Events in Scottsdale
- Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction (Jan 17–25)
- Rock ’n’ Roll Arizona Marathon (Jan 17–18)
- Arizona Concours d’Elegance (Jan 18)
- Arizona Balloon Classic (Jan 16–18)
- VRBO Fiesta Bowl (Jan 8)
- Anime Convention & Japanese Festival (Jan 23–25)
- Scottsdale Book Festival (Jan 24)
- Parada del Sol Rodeo & Trail’s End Festival (Jan 31)
- Festivin at Wrigley Mansion (Jan 15–18)
- Tempe Blooms (Jan 24–25)
🎶 Concerts & Shows: Duran Duran, TWICE, The Killers, Katt Williams
🌞 February Events in Scottsdale
- Arizona Renaissance Festival (Feb 1 – March 29)
- WM Phoenix Open (Feb 3–8)
- Coors Light Birds Nest Concert Series (Feb 4–7)
- Jurassic Quest (Feb 6–8)
- Monster Energy Supercross (Feb 7)
- Arizona Gay Rodeo (Feb 13–15)
- Heard Museum Hoop Dance World Championships (Feb 14–15)
- Willo Street Fair (Feb 15)
- CLUE Broadway Show (Feb 17–22)
- Innings Festival (Feb 20–21)
- Cactus League Spring Training (Feb 20 – March 24)
- Devour Culinary Classic (Feb 21–22)
- Arizona Matsuri Festival (Feb 21–22)
- Extra Innings Festival (Feb 28 – March 1)
🎤 Concerts: Lady Gaga, TobyMac
🌼 March Events in Scottsdale
- M3F Music Festival (March 6–7)
- NASCAR & IndyCar Weekend (March 5–8)
- ARCA Menards Series (March 5)
- Straight Talk Wireless 500 (March 8)
- Arizona Tennis Classic (March 9–15)
- Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts (March 13–15)
- Scottsdale Yoga Festival (March 14)
- Phoenix Rising FC Home Opener (March 14)
- Ostrich Festival (March 14–16 & 21–23)
- Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market (March 7–8)
- Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week (March 19–22)
- MLB Spring Breakout Showcase (March 19–22)
- Arizona Aloha Festival (March 21–22)
- Luke Days Air Show (March 21–22)
- LPGA Ford Championship (March 26–29)
- Banana Ball Event (March 28–29)
- Rainbows Festival (March 28–29)
- Arizona Diamondbacks Home Opener (March 30)
- Art Detour Month (March 1–31)
🎶 Concerts: Cardi B, Nine Inch Nails, Conan Gray
🌸 April Events in Scottsdale (BIGGEST MONTH)
- Arizona Bike Week (Apr 8–12)
- Celebrate Spring Gold Palette ArtWalk (Apr 9)
- Scottsdale Fair & Festival (Apr 17–26)
- Arizona Tiki Oasis (Apr 16–19)
- Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market (Apr 24–26)
- 70th Anniversary Celebration Events (Apr 18)
- Scottsdale Jazz Festival events (various April dates)
- Live concerts and tribute shows throughout the month
🌞 May Events in Scottsdale
- Spring Arizona Restaurant Week (May 15–24)
- West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament (May 20–23)
- Live music and seasonal events across Scottsdale
☀️ June Events
- Phoenix Fan Fusion (June 5–7)
- Major touring concerts and summer shows
🎸 July Events
- Summer concert series continues
- Live entertainment across Valley venues
🤸 August Events
- U.S. Gymnastics Championships (Aug 6–9)
- Megan Moroney (Aug 11)
- Meghan Trainor (Aug 13)
- Train Concert (Aug 21)
🏈 September Events
- Arizona Cardinals Home Opener (NFL)
- Rodeo Scottsdale (Sept 5–7)
- Goldrush Music Festival (Sept 11–12)
🎶 Artists: My Chemical Romance, Zach Bryan, MANÁ, Mötley Crüe
🎃 October Events in Scottsdale
- Arizona State Fair (October)
- Phoenix Pride Festival (October)
- NASCAR Playoff Weekend (Oct 16–18)
- Taco Fest (Oct 17–18)
- PBR Ridge Rider Days (Oct 9–11)
- FORM Arcosanti Festival (Oct 9–11)
- Doja Cat Concert (Oct 29)
🍂 November Events
- Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships
- Charles Schwab Cup Championship (Nov 12–15)
- Canal Convergence Art Installation Festival
🎄 December Events
- Tempe Festival of the Arts (Dec 4–6)
- Rate Bowl (College Football)
- Matt Rife Comedy Show (Dec 26)
🏡 Stay With Us During Your Scottsdale Trip
If you’re visiting Scottsdale for any of these events, location matters.
Our vacation rental offers:
- 🏠 Modern, comfortable accommodations
- 📍 Easy access to Scottsdale & Phoenix event venues
- 🌵 Close to Old Town Scottsdale
- ✨ Perfect for families, groups, and event travelers
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✈️ Travel Tips for Scottsdale Events 2026
- 📅 Book early — January to April fills up fast
- 🚗 Renting a car is highly recommended
- 🌡️ Best season: November to April
- 🎟️ Buy tickets early for major events like WM Phoenix Open
