From Bruno Mars at State Farm Stadium to free concerts across downtown Phoenix, this week stacks more Arizona events than any other stretch this spring. The lineup includes a 77-date stadium tour landing in Glendale, a six-day indie music and art takeover at 13 venues across downtown Phoenix, a three-day reggae festival on the sun-drenched shores of Tempe Town Lake, and a family-friendly fair opening at WestWorld. Here is everything worth showing up for between April 13 and 19.
Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour at State Farm Stadium
Bruno Mars brings The Romantic Tour to State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15. This is the first headline tour from Mars since the 24K Magic World Tour in 2017, and the demand was historic. The original 39-date run sold out so fast that 32 additional dates were added, setting a Ticketmaster record of 2.1 million tickets sold in a single day.
Opening night in Las Vegas delivered a 26-song, two-hour-plus performance backed by the 12-piece Hooligans band. The setlist spanned every era, from “Just the Way You Are” and “Marry You” to current chart-toppers “I Just Might” and “Risk It All” off the new No. 1 album The Romantic.
Need-to-know details:
- Doors: 5 p.m. both nights. Show starts at 7 p.m.
- Tickets: Still available through Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
- Premium access: Morgan Athletic Club Lounge available to floor ticket holders 21 and over.
- Parking: Cashless only — credit or debit required.
If you only have one night this week, this is the one. Concerts at this scale rarely land in the Phoenix metro, and the setlist alone justifies the drive to Glendale.
VIVA PHX 2026: Free Concerts and Art Across 13 Downtown Phoenix Venues
VIVA PHX launches Wednesday, April 15 and runs through Monday, April 20 with six days of mostly free events across 13 downtown Phoenix venues. This is the best free thing to do in Phoenix this week.
The free lineup spans genres and venues. Friday night alone offers Langhorne Slim and Laney Jones at Crescent Ballroom, Com Truise DJing Thunderbird Lounge, Parque De Cometas at Valley Bar, and Kora Puckett at Gracie’s Tax Bar. Saturday brings Knuckle Sandwich at Crescent Ballroom, Chuwi and Los Ésplifs at Civic Space Park, and Destruction Unit at Walter Studios. Over 41 artists perform across the full run.
Interpol at The Van Buren on Friday and Meat Puppets at Crescent Ballroom on Saturday both sold out — but with dozens of free shows still open, there is no shortage of things to do in Phoenix this weekend without spending anything.
VIVA PHX is more than concerts. Art installations fill galleries and outdoor spaces. Culinary pop-ups bring local chefs into the mix. Talks and workshops run during daytime hours. The entire downtown corridor transforms into an open celebration of what makes Phoenix one of the most creatively charged cities in the country right now.
Reggae Rise Up Arizona 2026 at Tempe Beach Park
Reggae Rise Up Arizona returns to Tempe Beach Park from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. Over 35 artists perform across three days on the sun-drenched shores of Tempe Town Lake, blending reggae, hip-hop, and desert-born Arizona energy into the most anticipated lakeside festival of the spring.
The day-by-day breakdown:
- Friday: SOJA, Dirty Heads, Atmosphere, Matisyahu, Fortunate Youth, Protoje, and Niko Rubio
- Saturday: Slightly Stoopid, Yelawolf, J Boog, Aurorawave, and Little Stranger
- Sunday: Rebelution, Stephen Marley, Collie Buddz, Steel Pulse, Maoli, and Ballyhoo!
The lakeside setting delivers an atmosphere that indoor venues cannot replicate. Sunset-washed skies over Tempe Town Lake. Canyon red hues reflecting off the water. A crowd that runs on good energy from first act to final encore. If you lean toward reggae, dub, or hip-hop, this is the best outdoor concert in Arizona this weekend.
What to Wear From Stadium Seats to Lakeside Stages
Each event this week demands something different. State Farm Stadium under arena lights calls for bold statement pieces that pop on camera from 50 rows back. The VIVA PHX art corridor favors graphic-forward tees that move from gallery walls to late-night sets. Reggae Rise Up under the open Tempe sun requires heat-ready tanks and breathable fabric that survive a full day outdoors.
Arizona Addict covers all three settings. The spring collection pairs Sonoran-inspired graphics with lightweight construction built for the Arizona climate. Every piece is designed to photograph well under any light — golden-hour desert sun, twilight navy festival stages, or stadium floods.
More Arizona Events April 13–19, 2026
The headliners share the week with other events, film, comedy, food, and cultural celebrations:
- Phoenix Film Festival — Through Saturday, April 19 at Harkins Scottsdale 101. The 26th annual edition screens 268 features and shorts across 11 days. Opening night featured Power Ballad starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. New 2026 categories include Music Videos and Deaf Directed Shorts. Film Prom returns. Single tickets start at $19.
- Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures — Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, April 16 through 19. Mickey and friends hit the road through Motunui, the Pride Lands, Agrabah, and more. Multiple daily showtimes. All guests age 2 and older require a ticket. Bag policy: clutches and crossbody bags under 4.5″ x 6.5″ only. The top pick for family events in Arizona this week.
- 37th Annual Pow Wow at ASU — Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, April 17 through 19. Arts and crafts market, food, live music, and cultural performances celebrating Native American heritage. Friday doors at 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Free parking in Lot 59. Buy tickets early — prices increase on event day.
- Scottsdale Fair and Festival — Opens Thursday, April 17 at WestWorld of Scottsdale and runs through April 26. Thrill rides, fair food, sea lion shows, Rhinestone Roper trick riding, the One Wheel Wonder unicycle act, and live entertainment. Unlimited ride wristbands start at $35. Adults $19.99; kids 5–12 $9.99; seniors and military $9.99. Opening day hours: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Free entry for City of Scottsdale employees Monday through Thursday.
- Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour — Mesa Arts Center, Thursday, April 17 at 8 p.m. The seven-time New York Times bestselling author brings her GRAMMY-nominated stand-up to the Ikeda Theater. Parking is $10 at the south lot or Sirrine Street Garage.
- Cross Street Oysterfest — Saturday, April 18 at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale. Hosted by One Star Country Club and NOLA Seafood.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Bruno Mars at State Farm Stadium (April 14–15), VIVA PHX across downtown Phoenix (April 15–20, mostly free), Reggae Rise Up at Tempe Beach Park (April 17–19), Scottsdale Fair at WestWorld (opens April 17), Disney on Ice at Desert Diamond Arena (April 16–19), and Chelsea Handler at Mesa Arts Center (April 17).