Festival Season Is Here

With Peak Weather comes a Packed Calendar
March and April are Arizona’s sweet spot, sunny days, comfortable evenings, and a calendar that fills up fast with festivals, fairs, and community events. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to get out and do something fun, this is it.
TUCSON
Tucson Festival of Books | March 14–15, 2026 | Sponsored by Long Realty
One of the biggest weekends of the year on the University of Arizona campus, the Tucson Festival of Books brings author talks, panels, signings, and family-friendly activities into one walkable, lively festival atmosphere. Long Realty is a Signature Sponsor of the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books, supporting literacy, education, and lifelong learning across Southern Arizona.
Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair | March 20–22, 2026
A Tucson classic. Fourth Avenue turns into a full-on street fair with artists, makers, food vendors, and live entertainment, perfect for an easy spring weekend outing.
Agave Heritage Festival | April 9–12, 2026
A Tucson festival centered on agave’s cultural, historical, and culinary role in the Sonoran Desert region. Expect a mix of educational events and experiences.
Cyclovia Tucson | April 12, 2026
A community day that closes a designated route to cars and opens it up for walking, biking, skating, and anything human-powered—connecting neighborhoods and local businesses along the way.
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Tombstone Wild West Days | March 13–15, 2026
A weekend in Tombstone built around its Old West history, with themed activities and programming that fit the town’s Allen Street setting.
Cochise Country Music Festival | March 20–22, 2026
A straightforward country music weekend with a festival setup, live performances, vendors, and the kind of schedule where you can stay for a full day or just drop in for a few sets.
El Tour de Zona | April 9–12, 2026 | Sponsored by Long Realty
A multi-day cycling tour and nightly festival that moves through Sierra Vista, Bisbee, and Tombstone, pairing supported rides with post-ride events with food and music.
Fiesta Sahuarita | April 18, 2026 | Sponsored by Long Realty
Sahuarita’s signature community celebration at Anamax Park, with a big vendor presence, live entertainment, and plenty of family-focused activities.
PHOENIX
Arizona Renaissance Festival | Weekends Jan. 31–March 29, 2026
An outdoor Renaissance-themed village with staged shows, jousting, comedy acts, live music, and a big artisan market. Wander-around experience with food, costumes, and themed weekends.
Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival | March 13–15 & March 20–22, 2026
A long-running Chandler staple that mixes festival entertainment with a fair-like setup—concerts and performances, carnival rides, vendors, and plenty of food options.
FoodieLand Food Festival | March 20–22, 2026
A night-market style food festival focused on variety: lots of vendors, small bites, sweets, and specialty drinks, plus shopping and music.
VIVA PHX | April 15–20, 2026
A downtown Phoenix music and culture event with performances spread across multiple venues, plus pop-ups and activations throughout the core of downtown.
More Festivals This Season
Tucson
40th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow — March 7–8, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Festival of Tucson — March 14, 2026
Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 14 — March 19–22, 2026
Tucson Japanese Festival — March 21, 2026
TENWEST Fest — March 24–29, 2026
Palo Verde Bloomfest — March 28, 2026
Sculpture Tucson Festival — March 28–29, 2026
Tucson Folk Festival — April 10–12, 2026
Pima County Fair — April 16–26, 2026
34th Arizona International Film Festival — April 17–26, 2026
Phoenix
M3F Music Festival — March 6–7, 2026
Worldwide Women’s Film Festival — March 6–8, 2026
Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival — March 7–8, 2026
Hungarian Festival AZ 2026 — March 8, 2026
Arizona Aloha Festival — March 21–22, 2026
Spirits of Mexico Festival — March 21–22, 2026
Annual Arizona Dragon Boat Festival — March 28–29, 2026
Rainbows Festival — March 28–29, 2026
NCAA Women’s Final Four: Four It All Fest — April 2–5, 2026
Arizona Bike Week 2026 — April 8–12, 2026
Country Thunder Music Festival — April 9–12, 2026
Reggae Rise Up Arizona — April 17–19, 2026
Southern Arizona
Return of the Turkey Vultures — March 9 & 14, 2026
Taste of Tubac — March 15, 2026
Central School Project MAKE Festival — March 21, 2026
Tubac Spring Art Walk — March 27–29, 2026
48th Annual Blessing of the Vines (Sonoita Vineyards) — April 11, 2026
Copper City Classic Vintage Base Ball Tournament — April 11–12, 2026
Rise AZ Music Festival (Sierra Vista) — April 25, 2026