PHOENIX — The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the Valley on March 20-22.
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When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $36
Enjoy the best of contemporary and classical ballets March 19–22 at the Orpheum Theatre. In this dynamic mixed program, Ballet Arizona celebrates masterful and inventive choreography with three powerful works. Experience Apollo by George Balanchine, Concertante by Hans van Manen, and Cacti by Alexander Ekman—three distinct ballets that move from classical elegance to sharp contemporary energy. Showcasing the full range, versatility, and artistry of Ballet Arizona’s dancers, this is a night at the ballet you won’t want to miss.
Friday, March 20
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Cost: Admission is $13
Experience FoodieLand: a nationwide food festival filled with 250+ vendors with global flavors, artisan shops, games, and live music!
Six The Musical at ASU Gammage
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: ASU Gammage, Tempe
Cost: Tickets start around $75
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
The Music of Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Symphony Hall, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start around $64
Get ready to rock out with Michael Cavanaugh, as he performs the timeless hits of Elton John, such as “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Candle in the Wind,” and many more! This electrifying show features Cavanaugh’s powerhouse vocals and incredible piano skills, accompanied by your Phoenix Symphony.
Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Rawhide Event Center, Chandler
Cost: Admission is $33
The Chandler Ostrich Festival returns this weekend with carnival rides, food and live concerts featuring artists like Vanilla Ice, The Commodores and Baby Bash at its new home at Rawhide Western Town and Event Center.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Cost: Tickets start around $85
Let the joyous wave of New Orleans culture flow over you as Trombone Shorty brings the French Quarter to Scottsdale. New Orleans-born and globally celebrated, Trombone Shorty has played every major festival, alongside artists that range from Pharrell and Bruno Mars to ZHU and Zac Brown.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale
Cost: Tickets start around $75
John Waite with John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Wild Horse Pass, Chandler
Cost: Tickets start around $40
Saturday, March 21
When: Saturday & Sunday
Where: Luke Air Force Base, Glendale
Cost: Free event
Luke Days returns to Luke Air Force Base this weekend, featuring high-speed aerial stunts, including performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with static aircraft displays and interactive exhibits.
When: Saturday & Sunday
Where: Tempe Beach Park
Cost: Free event
The Arizona Aloha Festival brings island vibes to the desert this weekend with live Hawaiian music, hula performances, cultural demonstrations, and authentic food celebrating Polynesian culture.
When: Saturday & Sunday
Where: Heritage Square, Phoenix
Cost: $18 admission
The Spirits of Mexico Festival takes over Heritage Square this weekend, celebrating the culture of Sonora with authentic cuisine, live music, art, and traditional spirits in a vibrant downtown experience.
Camp Verde Pecan and Wine Festival
When: Saturday & Sunday
Where: 75 E. Hollamon St, Camp Verde
Cost: $25 admission
The Verde Valley Wine Consortium celebrates two of the region’s most historic treasures: award-winning Arizona wines and the local pecan harvest.
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Mesa Convention Center
Cost: Free event
The East Valley Women's Day Out Expo is the perfect opportunity for women to come together and enjoy a fun-filled event. Discover a wide range of vendors offering unique products and services tailored specifically for women. From fashion and beauty to health and wellness, this expo has it all.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start around $70
Family Night: Oakland Roots FC vs. Phoenix Rising
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Rising Stadium
Cost: General admission bleacher is $18
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start around $53
Drai’s Nightclub Appearance by Snoop Dogg
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Wild Horse Pass, Chandler
Cost: Tickets start around $50
Experience the ultimate nightlife takeover as Drai’s Las Vegas x Gila River brings high‑energy club vibes and a special appearance by Grammy‑nominated icon Snoop Dogg.
Sunday, March 22
NBA: Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start around $35
Drai's Nightclub with appearance by Waka Flocka, Trey Songz, 2Chainz
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Wild Horse Pass, Chandler
Cost: Tickets start at $51
This high‑octane nightclub takeover delivers elite DJs, dancers, immersive lighting, and nonstop party vibes—built for true nightlife fans. And the highlight of the night? An exclusive, up‑close appearance by Waka Flocka, 2 Chainz, Trey Songz, bringing their explosive energy to an intimate setting you won’t get anywhere else.
When: Open Saturdays & Sundays through March 29
Where: 12601 East US Highway 60, Gold Canyon, AZ
Cost: $38 admission
Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take a stroll through the colorful Village of Fairhaven, where history comes alive with non-stop, day-long, immersive and interactive entertainment. Adventure awaits with games and rides, valiant jousting knights on horseback, majestic falconry, beautiful mermaids and fairies, friendly dragons, delicious feasting, and so much more! Come one, come all for a non-stop, day-long family adventure.
When: Friday - Sunday | Now - March 24
Where: 10 stadiums across the Valley
Cost: Click here for more information
Cactus League Spring Training is back! Catch 15 Major League Baseball teams competing at 10 stadiums across the Valley from now until March 24.
