Things to Do in Phoenix This May 2026

Find out what's happening in May 2026 in Phoenix. You can see live music, the most current art exhibitions, and more.

Find more things to do this weekend on our event calendar. We've also rounded up spring events and things to do in Phoenix this spring. Discover all the top annual happening in Phoenix in 2026 here.

Events in Phoenix

Carry On

There’s always something happening in Phoenix, from food festivals and art shows to major sporting events and live music. No matter when you visit, you’ll find exciting ways to experience the city. Check out our full event calendar to see what’s coming up!

Through 5/3: Hell’s Kitchen at ASU Gammage
Through 5/7: Chilte x Carry On at Carry On
5/1: Goodyear First Fridays at Goodyear Ballpark
5/1: A Night of Soulful Expression at Herberger Theater Center
5/1: Star Wars: A New Hope at Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
5/1-3: Trevor Noah at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
5/1-3: Maricopa County Home and Flower Show at Westworld of Scottsdale
5/2-3: Arizona Bridal & Wedding Expo at Arizona State Fairgrounds
5/2: Derby Day Porch Party at The Phoenician
5/2: Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale
5/2: Wine & Cheese Sunset Music Cruise at Lake Pleasant Cruises
5/2: Devil Wears Prada Drag Brunch at Desert Ridge Improv
5/2: Heated Rivalry Dance Party at Club Contact
5/2: Kentucky Derby Viewing Party at Arizona Biltmore
5/2: Sip, Savor, and Celebrate: Kentucky Derby at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
5/2: Mel Robbins at Arizona Financial Theatre
5/2: Buy Black Marketplace at The Archwood at Eastlake
5/2: Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar – Opening Reception at ASU Art Museum
5/2: David Sedaris at Orpheum Theatre
5/2: Mesa Night Market at AZ International Marketplace
5/2: 46th Birthday Celebration at The Square PHX
5/2-3: Triumph and Tragedy: The Greatest Opera Choruses at Symphony Hall Phoenix
5/2-3: Paddock Club at Lobby Bar: Derby Day at The Global Ambassador Hotel
5/3: Arizona Author Book Festival at Warehouse215
5/3: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
5/4: May the Fourth Be with You at Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
5/7: Sunsets & Sips at Taliesin West
5/8-10: Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen at Orpheum Theatre
5/8: Justin Bieber vs. Harry Styles Drag Party at Tempe Improv
5/8: Forever K-Pop at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
5/8: Music in the Park at The Park at PV
5/9: Northern Lights Adventure at Symphony Hall Phoenix
5/9: Family Fun Days at The Square PHX
5/9: Verde Valley Wine Festival at Riverfront Park
5/9: Tipsy Tea at The Camby
5/9: Sex and the City Drag Brunch at Desert Ridge Improv
5/9: The Arts at Taliesin West
5/10: Mamma Mia Drag Brunch at Stand Up Live
5/15-24: Spring Arizona Restaurant Week at Participating Restaurants
5/15-16: Thunder from Down Under at Talking Stick Resort
5/15-17: Zhang Conducts Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky at Symphony Hall Phoenix
5/15: Casting Cosanti Workshop at Cosanti Originals
5/16-17: Phoenix Monster Truck Wars at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Center
5/16: Shakira and JLo Drag Brunch at Desert Ridge Improv
5/16: Chanoyu: Experience the Way of the Tea at Japanese Friendship Garden
5/18: International Museum Day at S’edav Va’aki Museum
5/20: The Music of Our Time: Sounds of America at 250 at Musical Instrument Museum
5/22: We Them One's Comedy Tour at Desert Diamond Arena
5/23: Beer & Brats Sunset Music Cruise at Lake Pleasant Cruises
5/29-30: Igor DAMN Stravinsky at Symphony Hall Phoenix
5/29: Science With a TWIST: Nebula Nights at Arizona Science Center
5/30-31: Brick Convention: LEGO Fan Expo at Mesa Convention Center
5/30: Lord of the Rings Drag Brunch at Desert Ridge Improv

Concerts and Performances This Month

Audience at The Van Buren Concert

Shows are taking place more often now, including theatre performances, comedy shows and concerts. Here's who you can see perform this month:

5/1: Ola Oscura at The Rebel Lounge
5/2: The R&B Lovers Tour at Mortgage Matchup Center
5/2: Candlelight: Tribute to TOOL at Phoenix Art Museum
5/5: Hayley Williams at The Van Buren
5/6-7: Baby Keem at The Van Buren
5/7: Raye at Arizona Financial Theatre
5/8: Candlelight: Tribute to Drake at Phoenix Art Museum
5/8: Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel at Phoenix Art Museum
5/9: Florence + The Machine at Desert Diamond Arena
5/12: The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton at Arizona Financial Theatre
5/15: Chase Matthew at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
5/16: Who Want The Smoke at Desert Diamond Arena
5/19: Demi Lovato at Desert Diamond Arena
5/22: Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings at Phoenix Zoo
5/22: Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles at Phoenix Zoo
5/22: Candlelight Open Air: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Phoenix Zoo
5/23-24: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert at Symphony Hall Phoenix
5/23: Euphoria Rave at The Van Buren
5/23: Candlelight Open Air: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Phoenix Zoo
5/25: YUNGBLUD at Arizona Financial Theatre
5/27: Pitbull and Lil Jon at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
5/30: SOB X RBE at The Van Buren

Sports Events in May

Phoenix Mercury game, WNBA

From championship games to spring training and everything in between, Phoenix is a year-round destination for sports fans. Catch the action across baseball, basketball, football, golf, racing, and more. Check out our sports event calendar to see upcoming games, matches, and tournaments!

5/2: Arizona Juggernauts vs. Las Vegas at Mullett Arena
5/2: Benavidez vs. Ramirez at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Vee Quiva
5/5-7: D-backs vs. Pirates at Chase Field
5/8-10: D-backs vs. Mets at Chase Field
5/9: Phoenix Rising FC vs. San Antonio FC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
5/10: Arizona Rattlers vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls at Desert Diamond Arena
5/12: Mercury vs. Lynx at Mortgage Matchup Center
5/15: Mercury vs. Sky at Mortgage Matchup Center
5/16: Arizona Juggernauts vs. Cincinnati at Mullett Arena
5/16: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Orange County SC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
5/18-20: D-backs vs. Giants at Chase Field
5/19: Mercury vs. Tempo at Mortgage Matchup Center
5/19-23: 2026 WAC Baseball Tournament at Hohokam Stadium
5/20-23: Big 12 Baseball Championship at Surprise Stadium
5/21-24: D-backs vs. Rockies at Chase Field
5/21: Mercury vs. Sparks at Mortgage Matchup Center
5/27: Stars on Ice at Mullett Arena
5/30: Arizona Rattlers vs. Northern Arizona Wranglers at Desert Diamond Arena
5/30: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium

Cinco de Mayo Events

Cinco Phoenix

From lively fiestas to flavorful food and festive music, the Valley shows out for Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate with events across the Valley featuring local culture, cuisine, and more.

5/2-5: Cinco de Mayo Park Party at O.H.S.O. Paradise Valley
5/3: Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival at Downtown Phoenix
5/4: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Diego Pops
5/5: Cinco de Mayo DJ & Dance Party Cruise at Lake Pleasant Cruises
5/5: Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández at The Madison Center for the Arts
5/5: Jaripeo: Cinco de Mayo at Club Contact
5/5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration at The Wigwam
5/5: Cinco de Mayo: Guitarras Latinas at The Way Station
5/5: Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday at Royal Palms Resort and Spa
5/5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Aunt Chilada’s

Mother's Day Events

Mother's Day at Arizona Biltmore

Treat mom to something special this Mother’s Day in Greater Phoenix. From brunches and spa days to unique events and experiences, explore all the ways to celebrate the motherly figures in your life.

All Month: Get Creative with Mom at Spin Art Nation Phoenix
5/5: MIM Talks: Music and Mothers at Musical Instrument Museum
5/6-10: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at The Phoenician
5/9-10: High Tea Aboard the Pullman: Mother’s Day at Platform 18 at Century Grand
5/9: Mother’s Day Tea Party at The Farm at South Mountain
5/9: Guided Floral Arrangement Workshop at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise at Lake Pleasant Cruises
5/10: Mother’s Day Deal at Arizona Science Center
5/10: Mamma Mia Drag Brunch at Stand Up Live
5/10: Moments with Mom Brunch at Musical Instrument Museum
5/10: Mother’s Day at LON’s at The Hermosa Inn
5/10: Mother’s Day at Litchfield’s at The Wigwam
5/10: Mother’s Day at Red Allen’s at The Wigwam
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Wigwam Ballroom
5/10: Mother’s Day at Rustler’s Rooste
5/10: Mother’s Day at Desert Botanical Garden
5/10: Mother’s Day at the Princess at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
5/10: Mother’s Day at ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch at Hearth ‘61 at Mountain Shadows
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch at Ko’sin at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch at Royal Palms Resort and Spa
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch at The Compass
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Arizona Grand Resort and Spa
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at FLINT bt Baltaire
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Sexy Roman at W Scottsdale
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch Crusie at Lake Pleasant Cruises
5/10: Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at Casino Arizona
5/10: Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating at Huss Brewing Co. Downtown
5/10: Mother’s Day Esteban Matinee Concert at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale
5/10: Mother’s Day Meal at Talking Stick Resort
5/10: Mother’s Day Tea at Renata’s Hearth at Arizona Biltmore
5/10: Mother’s Day at COURSE Restaurant
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch at Phoenix City Grille
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch at the Boulders Resort & Spa
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch at Yellowbell at The Camby
5/10: Mother’s Day Brunch Boards & Mimosa Flights at AC Hotel Phoenix Norterra
5/10: Peak Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Experience at Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

Art Exhibits in May 2026

Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room at Phoenix Art Museum

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 month:

Phoenix Art Museum: