Upcoming · Scottsdale, AZ
Things to Do in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, Arizona, founded in 1894 with a population of about 240,000, hosts around 800 upcoming events, including roughly 250 within the next 30 days. Only about 5% of these listings are free. The most common categories include Theater & Performing Arts with about 250 events, followed by Concerts & Live Music at about 150. Seasonal & Holiday events number around 100, while Community & Social gatherings reach about 80. Wellness & Mindfulness and Sports & Fitness each account for about 60 listings. Top venues feature the Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona, ASU Kerr, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, TPC of Scottsdale, Highlands Church, and Highlands Church Scottsdale. Touring productions like Annie, Clue, and Damn Yankees appear alongside local acts from Oklahoma and Bright Star. This diverse schedule offers Theater & Performing Arts, live music, holiday celebrations, social gatherings, wellness activities, and sports options for residents and visitors planning their month.
City facts
- Population
- 241,361 (2020)
- Elevation
- 380 m
- Founded
- 1894
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music144Theater & Performing Arts241Comedy45Festivals3Exhibitions & Art11Museums & Heritage1Food & Drink24Sports & Fitness59Family & Kids1Nightlife & Clubbing12Workshops & Classes14Talks & Lectures2Movies & Film7Community & Social76Business & Networking22Wellness & Mindfulness57Seasonal & Holiday102Conferences & Summits3🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 16
3:00 PM · See listing
Annie (Touring)
Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona · 50 W Page Ave
Theater & Performing ArtsAnnie (Touring)
See listing
3:00 PM · $85 +
Midnight Garden: Botanical Dish Garden Experience
Cactus Flower Florists · 10822 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Workshops & Classes
$85 +
6:30 PM · $23.18 +
BYOB: Bring Your Own Bra — Halloween Costume Customization Workshop
Spice Scottsdale · 3217 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-6625
Exhibitions & Art
$23.18 +
6:30 PM · See listing
Annie (Touring)
Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona · 50 W Page Ave
Theater & Performing ArtsAnnie (Touring)
See listing
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6:30 PM · $48.80 +
[Scottsdale-Women Only] Event: Liquid Breathwork, Reiki and Sound Healing
Shanti Sound · 8010 East McDowell Road #Suite 213, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Wellness & Mindfulness
$48.80 +
6:30 PM · See listing
October Third Friday at The Walter Hive
6425 E Thomas Rd · 6425 East Thomas Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Community & Social
See listing
6:30 PM · See listing
British Invasion
Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona · 50 W Page Ave
Concerts & Live MusicBritish Invasion
See listing
7:30 PM · $52 +
Britain's Finest
The Showroom at Casino Arizona · 524 North 92nd Street
Concerts & Live MusicBritain's Finest
$52 +
Sold out8:00 PM · $55.64 +
The Drag Queen Party Bus Scottsdale - The Ultimate Drag Experience
50 Shades of Rosé · 7419 East Indian Plaza #B, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Nightlife & Clubbing
$55.64 +
9:00 PM · See listing
Whiskey Row | Country Club Fridays
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row - Scottsdale · 4420 N Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Community & Social
See listing
10:00 PM · See listing
Riot House | Guest List
Riot House · 4425 N Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
See listing
11:00 PM · $20 +
THE ARCHIVES — PERMANENT RECORD
The Archives · 7332 E Earll Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Museums & Heritage
$20 +
11:00 PM · $6.49 +
Almost Famous
Almost Famous · 7419 E Indian Plaza A, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Community & Social
$6.49 +
Sat, Oct 17
7:00 AM · $161.90 +
Unfrayed: Women's Leadership Reset in Scottsdale - What Is Yours to Carry?
Private Residence - North Scottsdale · Private residence - email sent after purchase, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Wellness & Mindfulness
$161.90 +
8:00 AM · $12.51 +
PFC & MOM WALK CO
Queen Creek · TBD, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Sports & Fitness
$12.51 +
8:30 AM · $23.18 +
Collective Women's Leadership Scottsdale | Pilates in the Park
Chaparral Park · 5401 Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Wellness & Mindfulness
$23.18 +
9:00 AM · $4 +
CPR & First Aid Class
Church of the Master · 6659 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205, USA
Wellness & Mindfulness
$4 +
10:00 AM · $40 +
Reflections Women's Conference 2026
Higley Center for the Performing Arts · 4132 East Pecos Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Community & Social
$40 +
11:00 AM · $23.05 +
AZ TACO FEST
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick · 7555 N. Pima Rd.
Festivals
$23.05 +
11:00 AM · $49.87 +
Oktoberfest at The Park
335 N Gilbert Rd · 335 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Food & Drink
$49.87 +
12:00 PM · $28.52 +
AZPM x Sanctum of Horror
6525 E Southern Ave · 6525 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206
Workshops & Classes
$28.52 +
1:00 PM · $17.49 +
Sun Club @ Estelle w/ Sebs
Estelle · 4439 N Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
$17.49 +
1:00 PM · $81.88 +
Pelvic Steam Ceremony: A Women's Circle in Scottsdale
HarumiYoga+ Holistic Healing House and Meditation Center Scottsdale · 10051 East Dynamite Boulevard #Suite G105, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Wellness & Mindfulness
$81.88 +
Sold out1:30 PM · $55.64 +
The Drag Queen Party Bus Scottsdale - The Ultimate Drag Experience
50 Shades of Rosé · 7419 East Indian Plaza #B, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Nightlife & Clubbing
$55.64 +
3:00 PM · See listing
British Invasion
Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona · 50 W Page Ave
Concerts & Live MusicBritish Invasion
See listing
Sold out3:00 PM · $22.53 +
Sound Healing with Quantum Frequency Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls
Reiki Academy · 3295 North Drinkwater Boulevard #STE 15, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Wellness & Mindfulness
$22.53 +
3:00 PM · See listing
Annie (Touring)
Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona · 50 W Page Ave
Theater & Performing ArtsAnnie (Touring)
See listing
4:00 PM · $65.87 +
Phoenix Rising FinTech Presents: THE FINTECH FRONTIER....RIDE. RALLY. RISE.
Coach House · 7011 East Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Business & Networking
$65.87 +
4:00 PM · Free
Phoenix Rising FinTech Presents…. THE FINTECH FRONTIER🤠 RIDE. RALLY. RISE🔥
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Community & Social
Free
4:00 PM · $47.58 +
Booze N' Brush Next to Naked Sip n' Paint Scottsdale, AZ - Exotic Male
Sip and Paint Scottsdale · 7419 E Indian Plaza A,, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Nightlife & Clubbing
$47.58 +
Plan ahead
Breathwork Teacher Training & Certification- Phoenix, Arizona November 2026
Fri, Nov 6 · West Natal Circle
Denver & Dallas Full Race Simulation
Sat, Oct 31 · 2012 N Scottsdale Rd
Under the Samhain Moon ~ A Witches’ Circle & Soirée
Fri, Oct 30 · 19540 E Silver Creek Ln
MindTravel November Live-to-Headphones Silent Piano Concert in Scottsdale
Sat, Nov 7 · Eldorado Park
Halloween Eve Bar Crawl 10/30 - SCOTTSDALE (Old Town)
Fri, Oct 30 · Wasted Grain
Construction's Favorite Happy-Hour (November 2026)
Wed, Nov 11 · Barstool Scottsdale
Vancouver Full HYROX Race Simulation
Sat, Dec 5 · 2012 N Scottsdale Rd
Terror of Demons: 2nd Annual Arizona Men’s Conference
Sat, Nov 21 · Ville De Marie Academy
Frequently asked questions about events in Scottsdale
- Are there free events in Scottsdale?
- Yes, about 5% of the total listings are free. The majority of events require tickets or admission fees.
- Which venues host the most events?
- The top venues include Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona, ASU Kerr, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, TPC of Scottsdale, Highlands Church, and Highlands Church Scottsdale.
- What are the most popular event types?
- Theater & Performing Arts leads with about 250 events, followed by Concerts & Live Music at about 150. Other categories include Seasonal & Holiday, Community & Social, Wellness & Mindfulness, and Sports & Fitness.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates?
- Upcoming performers include touring shows like Annie and Clue, Damn Yankees, Bright Star, and acts from Oklahoma.