Discover all major events in Glendale, Arizona in 2026 including concerts, sports, festivals, and stadium shows at State Farm Stadium and Desert Diamond Arena. Plan your stay near Westgate Entertainment District with Rove Living vacation rentals.
In 2026, Glendale becomes a major hub for:
- International concert tours
- NFL and stadium sports events
- Comedy shows and entertainment tours
- Latin, rock, pop, EDM, and metal concerts
- Cultural and community events
Whether you’re visiting for a concert weekend or a full vacation, Glendale offers nonstop entertainment in the heart of Arizona.
🎤 ALL MAJOR CONCERTS IN GLENDALE AZ 2026
🏟️ State Farm Stadium Concerts
- Bruno Mars – April 14, 2026
- Bruno Mars & Leon Thomas – April 15, 2026
- Ed Sheeran – June 13, 2026
- Zach Bryan – September 5, 2026
🎶 Desert Diamond Arena Concerts
- MercyMe – April 10, 2026
- Florence + The Machine – May 9, 2026
- Demi Lovato – May 19, 2026
- 5 Seconds of Summer – June 26, 2026
- Megan Moroney – August 11, 2026
- Los Tigres Del Norte – September 12, 2026
- Carin León – September 25, 2026
- Sturgill Simpson – September 8, 2026
- Hatsune Miku – April 28, 2026
- Phil Wickham – October 17, 2026
- OHGEESY – May 16, 2026
- Third Day – April 26–27, 2026
- Powerman 5000 – April 28, 2026
- Black Flag – April 10, 2026
- Burning Witches – April 17, 2026
- When In Rome II – May 9, 2026
- Bow Wow Wow – May 29, 2026
- The Meteors – July 3, 2026
- Gunshine – July 11, 2026
- Enuff Z’Nuff – May 5, 2026
- High Priest Band – June 6, 2026
- Palomazo Norteño – June 5, 2026
- Rush – December 1 & 3, 2026
- Cristian Castro – November 6, 2026
- Trapt – September 16, 2026
- Kottonmouth Kings – September 4, 2026
- Aesthetic Perfection – April 29, 2026
- Anything But Human – April 25, 2026
- Sabbath After Forever Tribute – April 18, 2026
- We Them Ones Comedy Tour – May 22, 2026
🎸 The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife Shows
- Burning Witches – April 17, 2026
- Powerman 5000 – April 28, 2026
- Black Flag – April 10, 2026
- Conejo – April 11, 2026
- Enuff Z’Nuff – May 5, 2026
- Bow Wow Wow – May 29, 2026
- The Meteors – July 3, 2026
- Gunshine – July 11, 2026
- High Priest Band – June 6, 2026
- Trapt – September 16, 2026
- Kottonmouth Kings – September 4, 2026
🏈 SPORTS & MAJOR EVENTS IN GLENDALE 2026
Glendale is also home to some of Arizona’s biggest sports moments of the year.
🏟️ State Farm Stadium Sports Highlights
- NFL games and Arizona Cardinals season events
- NCAA and major collegiate sporting events
- International exhibition games
- Large-scale touring sports entertainment
🏀 Desert Diamond Arena Events
- Wrestling events and combat sports shows
- Comedy tours and live performances
- Family entertainment productions
- Seasonal touring events
🎪 MAJOR ARIZONA EVENTS NEAR GLENDALE 2026
Even beyond Glendale, the surrounding Phoenix metro area hosts major annual events:
- Arizona Renaissance Festival (Jan–Mar 2026)
- Cactus League Spring Training (Feb–Mar 2026)
- Arizona State Fair (Oct 2026)
- Phoenix Pride Festival (Oct 2026)
- Canal Convergence (Nov 2026)
- Arizona Bike Week (April 2026)
- NCAA Women’s Final Four (April 2026)
- Phoenix Fan Fusion (June 2026)
- NASCAR Weekend (October 2026)
📍 WHY STAY IN GLENDALE IN 2026?
Glendale is one of the best places to stay in Arizona because:
- Walking distance to Westgate Entertainment District
- Minutes from State Farm Stadium & Desert Diamond Arena
- Surrounded by restaurants, bars, and nightlife
- Easy access to Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe
- Constant year-round events and entertainment
🚗 TRAVEL TIPS FOR GUESTS
To make the most of your trip:
- Arrive early for concerts and stadium events
- Expect heavy traffic before major shows
- Use ride-share or pre-book parking
- Stay near Westgate for walking access
- Book accommodations early for peak event weekends
🏡 STAY WITH US
Make your Glendale trip easy, comfortable, and close to everything:
Perfect for:
- Concert weekends
- Sports trips
- Festival stays
- Group travel
- Vacation rentals in Arizona
