14 Things to Do in Phoenix This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Struggle at Valley Bar

Country rapper Struggle performs at Valley Bar PHX with support from Haley Dye and Big Creature.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Valley Bar, Phoenix

Daniel Caesar at Mortgage Matchup Center

R&B star Daniel Caesar performs live at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:30 PM · Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix

The 90s Summer Bash at The Duce

The Duce hosts a live DJ hybrid set with live music, cocktails, bites, and dancing all night long celebrating the best of the 90s for just $10 entry.

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:00 PM · The Duce, Phoenix

6 Feet Under Goth Night: House of Wax

Hexmaschine spins 12" vinyl records — deep underground 80s, post-punk, new wave, Italo disco, and techno body music — for a monthly goth night at Palazzo.

Friday, July 17, 2026 9:00 PM · Palazzo, Phoenix

Motionless In White: The Sweat and Blood Tour

Motionless In White brings their Sweat and Blood Tour to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre for an outdoor rock show.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix

Free Events

Ride the Rail Live Music on the Light Rail

Downtown Phoenix turns the Valley Metro light rail into a moving concert experience with live music performances on board the B Line round-trip.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Valley Metro Light Rail, Downtown Phoenix

Arts & Culture

Extreme Home Makeover

American Lives Theatre presents this bilingual comedy about three generations of a Texan family redefining what home means, directed by Carlos Medina Maldonado and starring Laila Matuk.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, Phoenix

Dear Evan Hansen

The Tony Award-winning musical explores identity and connection with memorable songs like 'You Will Be Found' at Hormel Theatre.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:30 PM · Hormel Theatre at Phoenix Theatre, 1825 N Central Ave, Phoenix

Food & Drink

Happy Hour at AZ88

A social happy hour meetup for young professionals at the popular AZ88 bar in Scottsdale.

Friday, July 17, 2026 4:00 PM · AZ88, Scottsdale

Requinto Sunday Brunch at Linger Longer

Award-winning pop-up Requinto (named one of USA Today's 50 Best Brunches in America) hosts a Sunday brunch with all-vinyl DJ sets from Forty Five RPM and guests spinning while you enjoy Breakfast Flautas Ahogadas.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 11:00 AM · Linger Longer, Phoenix

Festivals & Special Events

ROCK EN ESPAÑOL LEYENDAS de los 90s

A rooftop Latin rock concert celebrating the legends of 90s Spanish rock at Diablo Rooftop in Phoenix.

Friday, July 24, 2026 8:00 PM · Diablo Rooftop, Phoenix

Date Night

Requinto After Dark at Linger Longer

Requinto, one of Phoenix's hottest pop-up restaurants, takes over Linger Longer for a late-night dining and music experience running through August 5.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Linger Longer, Phoenix

Outdoors & Active

SOMO Saturday Trail Run at South Mountain

Phoenix Run Club hosts a comedic anti-commodification trail run at South Mountain with a dress code of cut-up black sleeveless shirts — all paces and fitness levels welcome.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 5:45 AM · South Mountain, Phoenix

Family-Friendly

World Jump Day at Sky Zone

Sky Zone celebrates World Jump Day with a full day of jumping, games, challenges, and the first 200 guests receive a free plushie — use code JUMP50 for a discount.

Monday, July 20, 2026 · Sky Zone, Phoenix