Phoenix September events guide: Fairs, festivals, concerts and more
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The Rockin' Taco Street Fest will feature a Van Halen tribute band this year. Photo: Courtesy of Rockin' Taco Street Fest
The ever-so-slight temperature cool-down has ushered in a wave of fun things to do in metro Phoenix this September.
Fairs, festivals and events
Celebrate El Grito with the largest gathering of Latino LGBTQ+ people in Arizona.
- Sept. 14, 4-11:30pm; Heritage Square; Tickets from $20
🌮 Rockin' Taco Street Fest 2024
Taste test tacos from 20 vendors, wash them down with a handcrafted margarita and see who survives the hot chili eating contest.
- Sept. 14, Noon-9pm; Dr. A.J. Chandler Park; $15
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with live music, Ballet Folkloric, Lucha Libre and Mexican cuisine in downtown Phoenix.
- Sept. 15, 4-11pm; 3rd Avenue and Adams Street; Free!
Play the traditional Lotería game while enjoying DJs, food from Willie's Taco Joint and samples from a new restaurant called Origen opening in downtown Phoenix soon.
- Sept. 19, 6-9pm; The Grotto at Arizona Center; Free!
The grandest fair of them all kicks off this month with promises of new rides and fried food.
- Sept. 20-Oct. 27, Thursdays-Sundays; State Fairgrounds; Tickets from $15
🧑🌾 Garlic Festival
Sample garlic-infused olive oil and garlic-stuffed olives before taking a garlic-themed tractor ride.
- Sept. 21-22 and 28-29, 10am-5pm; Queen Creek Olive Mill; Free!
Professional and amateur fashionistas will converge in Scottsdale for a series of high-end fashion shows and events.
- Sept. 26-28; Times and locations vary; Tickets from $50
🏡 Maricopa County Home and Garden Show
Get inspired to remodel your home and finally plant a garden with help from hundreds of expert vendors.
- Sept. 27-29, 10am-5pm; WestWorld of Scottsdale; $5
🍻 Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest
Get out your stein and kick off Oktoberfest with local beer and German fare.
- Sept. 27-28, 3-10pm; Dr. A.J. Chandler Park; Tickets from $20
It's back! Enjoy delicious and discounted prix fixe meals at some of the Valley's best eateries.
- Sept. 20-29; prices and locations vary
Theatrical performances
🙅 "We Ain't Ever Gonna Break Up"
This two-man folk musical parodies jukebox musicals like "Jersey Boys" and "Mamma Mia!"
- Sept. 4- Nov. 3; Phoenix Theatre; Buy tickets
This play brings to life the pages of Anne Frank's diary, which documented the Jewish teen's time in hiding during Nazi occupation of the Netherlands during World War II.
- Sept. 14-28; Herberger Theater; Buy tickets
👵🏼 "Mrs. Doubtfire"
See the live version of the classic film about a laugh-out-loud funny, undercover Scottish nanny.
- Sept. 17-22; ASU Gammage; Buy tickets
Concerts
🤘 Creed
"With Arms Wide Open," the popular grunge rock band invites you to their "Summer of '99" tour.
- Sept. 4 at 7pm; Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre; Buy tickets
🇲🇽 Banda MS
Prepare for a "Hermosa Experiencia" at this show by one of the top Regional Mexican musical groups.
- Sept. 6 at 8pm; Footprint Center; Buy tickets
"Hey, Soul Sister," join these two bands for their "Summer Road Trip" tour.
- Sept. 11 at 6:25pm; Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre; Buy tickets
It still "Feels Like Summer" so join this fan-favorite rapper for "The New World Tour."
- Sept. 16 at 8pm; Footprint Center; Buy tickets
🧑🎤 Green Day
Don't be an "American Idiot." Check out the punk rock band's "The Saviors Tour" with The Smashing Pumpkins.
- Sept. 18 at 5:30pm; Chase Field; Buy tickets
Get off your "High Horse" and check out this country crooner's "Deeper Well World Tour."
- Sept. 27 at 7:30pm; Desert Diamond Arena; Buy tickets
You can "Die a Happy Man" if you make it to this two-day festival featuring headliners Thomas Rhett and Jason Aldean.
- Sept. 28-29; Tempe Beach Park; Buy tickets