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APRIL 2026

Annual Phoenix Film Festival

April
Harkins Scottsdale 101
7000 East Mayo Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85054
480-513-3195
The Phoenix Film Festival has been named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals and a Top 50 Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine and has been called the most filmmaker-friendly festival out there.

Pima County Fair

April
Pima County Fairgrounds
11300 S. Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
520-7462-9100
Features live animal shows, concerts, carnival rides and vendors. Hundreds of local groups perform every year. The Pima County Fair is one of the most popular attractions in Tucson.

Saguaro Cup Sports Festival

April
Phoenix, AZ
A spring softball tradition continues!

MAY 2026

Route 66 Fun Run

May 1st – 3rd, 2026
Seligman, AZ
More than 800 vehicles carrying thousands of friends will be joining the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona for a weekend of adventure!

Bartlett Lake Bash

3rd weekend of May and September
Bartlett Lake
A fabulous camp-out; Bartlett Lake Bash was started many years ago by gay men and women who want to meet at the Lake and have a fun time!

Mohave Pride

May 23rd – 24th, 2026
Metcalf Park
315 W Beale St
Kingman, AZ 86401
Pride is for members of the LGBTQ+ Community and it’s allies of ANY age, not just adults!

Sapphic Murder Mystery

Manu
May 13th, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Boycott
4301 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
404-438-8985
Only 30 players enter a fully immersive sapphic/queer murder mystery where YOU become the character. Here, every guest plays a character.
Come prepared to scheme, accuse, and dive headfirst into celestial chaos. Limited spots, maximum drama.

JUNE 2026

Annual Lavender Festival

June 13th, 2026
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rhumb Line Vineyard & Lavender Farm
6345 South Rhumb Line Way
Willcox, AZ 85643
Come for the day and experience the beauty of our lavender fields in full bloom.

OutWest

June 13th, 2026
4:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Old Tucson
201 S Kinney Rd
Tucson, AZ 85735
OutWest is a Western-themed LGBTQ celebration uniting community, entertainment, pride, culture, and unforgettable experiences in Tucson.

Bisbee Pride

June 19th – 21st, 2026
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Celebrate the diversity of Bisbee!

Pride in the Pines – Flagstaff

June 20th, 2026
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thorpe Park
191 N Thorpe Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-213-1900
A great way to cool down and show your pride.

Winslow Pride

June 26th – 27th, 2026
Winslow, AZ
Join us for a weekend of Pride in Winslow!!

Season Finale – Loud & Proud: A Musical Mixtape

June 27th – 28th, 2026
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281
PHXGMC’s season finale concert—blending iconic Broadway hits and queer anthems into a powerful journey through love, protest, loss, and joy.

JULY 2026

Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk

Check website for date and time
Main Street and Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ
480-421-1004
It’s summertime’s annual cool down in the Scottsdale Arts District. ArtWalkers can “chill out” as they “ArtWalk the Line” along Main Street and Marshall Way where dozens of fine art galleries will be busy with artist demonstrations, exhibit openings and special receptions.

Arizona Highland Celtic Festival

July
Fort Tuthill County Park
2446 Ft Tuthill Lp
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
A festival celebrating all things Celtic.

Navajo Nation Pride

July
Window Rock, AZ
The historic & largest Indigenous Pride celebration in the country | Honoring our LGBTQIA+ relatives & reaffirming the sacredness of their identities.

SEPTEMBER 2026

Bartlett Lake Bash

3rd weekend of May and September
Bartlett Lake
Scottsdale, AZ 85263
A fabulous camp-out; Bartlett Lake Bash was started many years ago by gay men and women who want to meet at the Lake and have a fun time!

RED is the Night

September 26th, 2026
Phoenix, AZ
RED is the Night is Aunt Rita’s elevated fundraising gala that features delicious cocktails and dinner, and entertainment to keep you dancing all night long.

OCTOBER 2026

Halloween Adventures in Jerome

October
Jerome, AZ
One of the most haunted towns in Arizona.

Kingman Route 66 Fest

October 16th – 17th, 2026
Lewis Kingman Park
2201 E Andy Devine Ave
Kingman, AZ 86401
The Kingman Route 66 Fest celebrates all things Route 66, especially the culture and history surrounding it, and is hosted in beautiful Lewis Kingman Park, a historic park that was one of Arizona's few shady rest stops along the Mother Road.

Phoenix Pride Festival

October
Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-277-7433
Phoenix Pride celebrates and promotes the history, diversity and future prosperity of the metropolitan Phoenix LGBTQ community.

Phoenix Pride Parade

October
Kick Off 3rd St and Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
The Phoenix Pride Parade to brings our diverse LGBTQ+ and allied communities together for a weekend of camaraderie and celebration of our past, present and future.

NOVEMBER 2026

Tubac Dia de los Muertos

November 7th, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tubac, AZ
Get in the Spirit. Discover Magic. And, experience the unforgettable spectacle of Tubac’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration.

Pride in Chandler

November
AJ Chandler Park
3 S. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225
Come celebrate Pride in Chandler!

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Annually each November 20
The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day to memorialize fallen members of the trans* community who have been killed as a result of transphobia and hate.

Phoenix Zoo Lights

November – January
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Shining bigger and brighter than ever with nearly four million lights, hundreds of dazzling displays, brand new Wildlife Lanterns and the return of the tallest floating tree in North America showcasing ORIGINAL music and a synchronized light show!

DECEMBER 2026

Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair

North Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, Inc
December
Historic Fourth Avenue
Tucson, AZ
520-624-5004
This family-friendly tradition brings over 500,000 people to the heart of the Old Pueblo every year. The Fair hosts artists from around the world, decadent food, local entertainment and a lot of fun!

Phoenix Zoo Lights

November – January
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Shining bigger and brighter than ever with nearly four million lights, hundreds of dazzling displays, brand new Wildlife Lanterns and the return of the tallest floating tree in North America showcasing ORIGINAL music and a synchronized light show!

Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo

Select Nights December & January
3400 Zoo Court
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-791-3204
Santa, lights and wild animals at Tucson’s Zoo.

JANUARY 2027

Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival

January
Third Street Theater
1202 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-787-7276
Desperado’s mission is to showcase quality films that reflect the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.

Phoenix Zoo Lights

November – January
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Shining bigger and brighter than ever with nearly four million lights, hundreds of dazzling displays, brand new Wildlife Lanterns and the return of the tallest floating tree in North America showcasing ORIGINAL music and a synchronized light show!

Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo

Select Nights December & January
3400 Zoo Court
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-791-3204
Santa, lights and wild animals at Tucson’s Zoo.

FEBRUARY 2027

AGRA Rodeo

February
Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds
7811 S 29th Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
The Arizona Gay Rodeo Association’s signature annual event.

Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts

February
Tubac, AZ
The Tubac Festival of the Arts is Southern Arizona’s longest running art festival.

Annual Two Spirit Powwow

February
South Mountain Community College
7050 S. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042
POWWOW Contest, all dancers & drum groups welcome. Indigenous market, food trucks, outreach booths and free STI Testing.

Arizona Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace

Check website for dates and times
12601 E. Hwy 60
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
520-463-2600
Looking for a unique getaway? How about a trip back in time?

Glendale Chocolate Affaire

February
Glendale Civic Center
5750 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
Chocolate! Perfect for your valentine.

MLB Spring Training

February – March
10 Ballparks Throughout Phoenix Metropolitan Area
Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful warm sunny days and baseball. The two have gone together for almost a century here in Arizona – from the sports barnstorming days before statehood to the beginnings of the Cactus League in 1947.

MARCH 2027

AIDS Walk Arizona & 5K Run

Aunt Rita's Foundation
March
Indian Steele Park
300 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-904-6001
Aunt Rita’s AIDS Walk Arizona is the largest gathering in Arizona to support people living with HIV and raise community awareness.

Arizona Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace

Check website for dates and times
12601 E. Hwy 60
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
520-463-2600
Looking for a unique getaway? How about a trip back in time?

Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair

March
Tucson, AZ
We invite you to participate in this Tucson tradition, which attracts more than 350,000 visitors. This family-friendly event promotes original, hand-made art, with 350+ artists from around the world.

Melrose Street Fair

March
7th Avenue – Indian School to Campbell
Phoenix, AZ
Join us at the Melrose Street Fair on 7th Ave for a day of shopping, food, music, and fun in the heart of the city!

Miss, Mister, and Mx Phoenix Pride Pageant

March
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Tempe, AZ 85281
Come out and support your favorites!

MLB Spring Training

February – March
10 Ballparks Throughout Phoenix Metropolitan Area
Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful warm sunny days and baseball. The two have gone together for almost a century here in Arizona – from the sports barnstorming days before statehood to the beginnings of the Cactus League in 1947.

Rainbows Festival

March
Heritage Square Park
113 N 6th St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-277-7433
An urban street fair celebrating diversity in downtown Phoenix. FREE ADMISSION.

APRIL 2027

Annual Phoenix Film Festival

April
Harkins Scottsdale 101
7000 East Mayo Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85054
480-513-3195
The Phoenix Film Festival has been named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals and a Top 50 Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine and has been called the most filmmaker-friendly festival out there.

Pima County Fair

April
Pima County Fairgrounds
11300 S. Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
520-7462-9100
Features live animal shows, concerts, carnival rides and vendors. Hundreds of local groups perform every year. The Pima County Fair is one of the most popular attractions in Tucson.

Saguaro Cup Sports Festival

April
Phoenix, AZ
A spring softball tradition continues!