Phoenix August 2024

Phoenix August 2024 Events

Phoenix August 2024 Events

Hot and Dry Temperatures Continue through March in the Phoenix-Scottsdale Area

Average temperature low and high: 81° - 105°
Lather on your sunscreen and invest in a portable fan. Even at summer's end in August, the temperatures continue to remain hot in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. If braving the weather isn't on your agenda, there are popular indoor activities during August to keep things cool. Whatever you chose to do, don't let a little heat ruin your fun.

August Event Calendar

2023 Best Fest

2023 Best Fest

Phoenix Magazine's Best Fest brings the best food and drink experiences of the valley together in one place. Add to that delightful stalls featuring everything from adoptable puppies to escape rooms, and you're beginning to get the idea. Sample delicacies, sip on craft beverages, and partake in a scavenger hunt - all while rubbing elbows with Phoenix's crème de la crème. A heady blend of gastronomy and community, Best Fest is the perfect way to experience Phoenix. General admission tickets start from $50 and include unlimited bite-sized samples from food vendors, ten drink tickets and a scavenger hunt card. Splurge on a VIP ticket and get special treatment and early festival entry. Attendees should be 21 or above.

Game On Expo

Game On Expo

The largest gaming convention in Arizona, Game On Expo is an event you won't want to miss. Arcade and game tournaments abound, and vendors will be there, showcasing upcoming and popular games. There are also cosplay contests, gaming panels, and the chance to meet game voice actors. Passes start at $30.

Chicago - The Band

One of the highest-selling bands to ever grace the music industry, Chicago's popularity has endured for decades. On August 18, they bring their rock n' roll stylings to Phoenix. Buy your tickets here to see this legendary band live.

Vertigo Night Runs

Vertigo Night Runs

Whether it's the quiet, cooler air or the lack of sun in your eyes, there's something about running at night that's exciting and enjoyable. Join hundreds of other runners at the stunning White Tank Mountain Regional Park for the annual Vertigo Night Runs. You'll have the choice to run a 52k, 31k, 20k, 10k, or 6k race. Hosted by Aravaipa Running, this is one of six races in the Insomniac Night Runs series. Race start times are as follows: 52K-7:00 pm, 31K-7:15 pm, 20K-7:30 pm, 10K-7:45 pm, and 6K-8:00 pm. The deadline to register is August 14th, 2023, and early bird prices are currently in effect. Registering before June 17th means you'll pay between $47.84 and $143.51 depending on the race you choose. For the latest registration period, prices range from $53.15 to $159.45. View a course map, find more information, and register for your race online.

Hell City Tattoo Festival

Hell City Tattoo Festival

Get some new ink at Hell City Tattoo Festival when it comes to Phoenix. The best tattoo artists, vendors, and live painters come together to embrace body art as a form of personal expression, teaching about the history and meaning of the process, new products and techniques, and even giving you the chance to get a new piece. Also, there will be live bands, art pieces by local artists, and plenty of after-parties.

Phoenix Events in August

Concerts

Theater & Headliners

Sports

Nightclubs

Things to do in Phoenix

Things to Do in Phoenix in August

Go on a ATV or Jeep Tour through the Desert

Go on a ATV or Jeep Tour through the Desert
Arizona is probably most known for their extensive desserts, and there is no better way to better explore them by zooming on through in a Jeep or 4-wheel ATV. Book a guided tour for this exhilarating experience!

Visit the Musical Instrument Museum

Visit the Musical Instrument Museum
Often referred to as one of the most unique museums in the world, the Musical Instrument Museum is one that you must add to your places to visit while in Arizona. It features a collection of over 15,000 musical instruments from nearly 200 countries and territories, teaching appreciation for a range of diverse cultures.