This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for July 28-August 3.
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. E-mail calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com to submit events for consideration.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Through August 3
Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning movie musical about art and love in the famous Paris cabaret in the 19th century is now an award-winning stage production filled with hit songs not included in the 2001 film. Check the website for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
Phoenix Art Museum
Through August 31
Charles Gaines: Numbers and Trees (Arizona Series), through July 20; The World of Anna Sui, through Sept. 28; Funny Business: Photography and Humor (pictured), through Jan. 4, 2026; and Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection, Aug. 27-July 26, 2026. Call for times and ticket prices. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-257-1880, phxart.org
Summer Wine Series
July 31, August 28
The Wine Collective of Scottsdale will provide the drinks at this event located at the Museum of Illusions that you have to see to believe. Tickets include two glasses of wine, charcuterie, access to the museum’s exhibits and music provided by a live DJ. 6-8 p.m. $39.95. Museum of Illusions Scottsdale, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, moiscottsdale.com
World Hip-Hop Dance Championship
August 2
The best dancers and choreographers from around the globe are coming to Phoenix to compete for the honor of being the best dance crew in the world. 6 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mullett Arena, 411 S. Packard Dr., Tempe, mullettarena.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
Rumpelstiltskin
Through August 3
This fairy tale about a woman who promises her firstborn to a mysterious little man with a very long name gets a hilarious twist in the hands of the puppeteers of the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. Call for times. $15, adults; $8, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation
Through August 3
Musical theater holds a hilarious mirror against itself in this lampoon of Broadway extravagance. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Through August 31
If you didn’t like reading Romeo and Juliet in high school, then this is the event for you. The concept is simple: One performer downs five shots of liquor and then hilariously takes the cast through the greatest love story ever written. Check website for times and ticket prices. The Rose Theatre, 455 N. Third St., Phoenix, drunkshakespeare.com
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Through August 16
Five children from around the world get a tour of a chocolate factory owned and operated by the mysterious Willy Wonka in the musical version of the beloved Roald Dahl novel. Check the website for days and times. $45-$58. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
See if the D-backs can slither their way to the top of the NL West when they take on the San Diego Padres, Aug. 4-6; Colorado Rockies, Aug. 8-10; Cleveland Guardians, Aug. 18-20; and Cincinnati Reds, Aug. 22-24. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The Valley’s soccer team is heating up! Watch them take on Birmingham Legion F.C., Aug. 2; Colorado Springs F.C., Aug. 23; and El Paso Locomotive F.C., Aug. 30. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com
Phoenix Mercury
The WNBA’s Mercury begin their rise to the top as they take on the Indiana Fever, Aug. 7; Atlanta Dream, Aug. 10; Las Vegas Aces, Aug. 15; Golden State Valkyries, Aug. 22; Chicago Sky, Aug. 28; and New York Liberty, Aug. 30. Call for times and ticket prices. PHX Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
CONCERTS & COMEDY
KC and the Sunshine Band
August 1
There’s no denying its accomplishments: numerous Grammy Awards, five No. 1 singles and songs featured on more than 200 movie soundtracks. Hate it or love it, KC and the Sunshine Band has achieved legendary status. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Showroom at Gila River Resort, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800-946-4452, playatgila.com
Wiz Khalifa
August 1
It’s time to roll up and lay back when the Pittsburgh-based party rapper breezes into the Valley. 6:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
- Monday, 7/28 – The Mountain Grass Unit @ Valley Bar
- Tuesday, 7/29 – Architects with ERRA & Holywatr @ The Van Buren
- Thursday, 7/31 – maye @ Valley Bar
- 7/31 – Oliver Anthony @ The Van Buren
- Friday, 8/1 – d4vd @ The Van Buren
- 8/1 – PRIMUS with MonoNeon @ Arizona Financial Theatre
- Saturday, 8/2 – Shinedown with Bush & Morgan Wade @ PHX Arena
- Sunday, 8/3 – Russ with Big Sean & Sabrina Claudio @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- 8/3 – Teddy Swims with Cian Ducrot @ Arizona Financial Theatre
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Arizona State Fair
September 19-October 26
It’s the perfect time of year for rodeos, monster trucks, carnival rides, deep-fried food and other state fair traditions. There’s also the Coliseum Concert Series, where the Latin pop group Reik is scheduled to perform. Check website for ticket prices and event schedules. Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com
September 24
Benson Boone
After a jaw-dropping set at Coachella, where he performed Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” with the group’s guitarist Brian May, the backflipping singer-songwriter is hitting the road to perform songs from his latest album, American Heart. 8 p.m. Check website for prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
