12 Things to Do in Spokane This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Music & Nightlife

HULDER

Dark metal act HULDER, rooted in medieval lore, headlines a bill at The Big Dipper with Antichrist Siege Machine and Seven Chains.

Friday, October 16, 2026 · The Big Dipper Spokane

Gary Clark Jr.

Blues-rock guitarist Gary Clark Jr. brings his live show to the Knitting Factory.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 PM · Knitting Factory Spokane, 919 W. Sprague Ave.

Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band

Singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett blends country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a live show at the Fox.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave

Skillet

Rock band Skillet performs at the Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest.

Monday, October 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Pend Oreille Pavilion, Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Arts & Culture

Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs In Symphony

A multimedia concert with Dolly Parton on screen and a full orchestra performing her hits and stories.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · The Fox, 1001 W Sprague Ave

Funny Bee

The Halloween Funny Bee is a comedy show with a costume contest featuring five comedians.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:00 PM · The Big Dipper Spokane

Date Night

Chamber Soirée at the Historic Davenport Hotel – October

Small ensembles play favorite classical works in the opulent Davenport Hotel, with table seating that includes wine and light fare.

Wednesday, October 21 – Thursday, October 22, 2026 · The Davenport Grand, 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd

Honky Tonk Night with Kelly Hughes

A boots-and-beers honky tonk night with line dancing lessons before live music, plus a buckin' bull.

Friday, October 23, 2026 Doors 6:30 PM, line dancing 7:00 PM, live music 8:00 PM · Spokane Live, Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino

Festivals & Special Events

Odyssey Masquerade: Siren Soiree

A costumed masquerade with entertainment, an auction and a community feast, with proceeds supporting SIMBA.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · nYne Bar & Bistro, 232 West Sprague Avenue

2026 Spokane Whiskey Festival

A whiskey festival at the Spokane Valley Event Center.

Friday, October 23, 2026 5:00 PM · Spokane Valley Event Center

Sports

Spokane Chiefs vs. Portland Winterhawks

Spokane Chiefs host the Portland Winterhawks at Spokane Arena.

Friday, October 23, 2026 · Spokane Arena

Conquest of the Cage - MMA

A mixed martial arts card at the Pend Oreille Pavilion.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Pend Oreille Pavilion, Northern Quest Resort & Casino