PHOENIX — The weekend is here! Check out all these fun events around the Valley on October 11 to 13.
Friday, October 11
Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Tempe Town Lake
Cost: Admission is $25 at the gate | Free Admission Sunday | 20 and Under Free Admission
Four Peaks Brewing Co. invites you to the 2024 Oktoberfest! A weekend full of entertainment for all ages, German food & beers and plenty of Oom Pah Pah! This event is a long-standing Tempe tradition celebrating more than 50 years and benefitting the work of Tempe Sister Cities.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Cost: Tickets start around $30
Don’t miss Barret-Jackson’s inaugural fall auction. The event features a collector car auction unlike any other, live music, carnival rides, exhibits and more.
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start around $100
Kevin Hart is performing comedy shows all weekend long at the Arizona Financial Theatre.
Indigenous Peoples' Day Phx Fest
When: Friday, Saturday, Monday
Where: Phoenix Art Museum
Cost: Ticketed events range from Free - $25
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix Fest is back to "Amplify Indigenous Voices" with a vibrant celebration of Indigenous Art, Culture, Music, and Food. The event, hosted by Cahokia PHX in collaboration with valley partners such as Arizona Center, Downtown Phoenix Inc., Local First, the Phoenix Art Museum, and a multitude of Indigenous creatives and entrepreneurs, aims to provide festival-goers with immersive experiences that celebrate the diverse culture of Indigenous people.
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Cost: Admission is $15
The Arizona State Fair is celebrating 140 years of fun this month! Check it out all the fun starting now through Sunday, October 27.
Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Schwartz and Friends
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: The Phoenix Symphony
Cost: Tickets start around $45
“Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Schwartz and Friends” has enthralled audiences around the world for over two decades — and received a standing ovation at every stop along the way. The beloved songs of the Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter are given breathtaking performances by world-class vocalists. This uplifting, soul-stirring concert features hits from classic shows like Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked including “Magic to Do,” “Colors of the Wind,” “Corner of the Sky,” “Day by Day,” “When You Believe,” “Defying Gravity” and more. It’s an unforgettable evening of magical musical theatre.
Preseason: Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $8
NBA Preseason is back! The Phoenix Suns will host the Detroit Pistons at the Footprint Center on Friday night.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe
Cost: Tickets start at $25
The ASU Sun Devils will take on No. 16 Utah Friday night at Mountain America Stadium.
Saturday, October 12
When: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Phoenix
Cost: Free self-guided tour
Rock n' Hop your way through Downtown Phoenix, the urban foodie paradise that also boasts one of the most extensive and diverse craft beer scenes in Arizona. Don't miss your opportunity to taste (and sip) your way through some of the state's best bars and restaurants. This year, live music will be staged throughout the trail, so you can enjoy entertainment while experiencing the event. Each location will offer three 4-oz beer and snack pairings for $5 each. If you can't pick just one, try all three for $15. Registration is not necessary, and the Trail can be done in any order.
Ana Gabriel "Un Deseo Mas" Tour
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $51
Porter Robinson SMILE! :D World Tour
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Cost: Tickets start around $40
Sunday, October 13
CHARLI XCX and Troye Sivan at Footprint Center
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start around $125
