What's Happening in Reno This Weekend (Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2026)
By Ask Reno
Looking for things to do in Reno this weekend? From West Coast hip-hop legends at Grand Sierra to the SNOWFEST Street Faire in Tahoe City, here's what's happening.
Kings of the West — Grand Sierra Resort (Saturday)
The biggest ticket in town this weekend. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Xzibit, and Too $hort are bringing West Coast hip-hop to the Grand Theatre. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM. This is the kind of lineup that doesn't come through Reno often.
Venue: Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort Tickets: grandsierraresort.com
The Head and The Heart — Grand Sierra Resort (Sunday)
Indie folk-rock band touring behind their album Aperture. Tyler Ballgame opens. All ages. If you're into Rivers and Roads, Lost in My Mind-era Pacific Northwest folk, this is your show.
Venue: Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort | Doors 7 PM, Show 8 PM Tickets from: $61
SNOWFEST Street Faire — Tahoe City (Saturday)
The 44th annual North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST is in full swing. Saturday's main event is the Tahoe City Street Faire on North Lake Blvd (11 AM - 2 PM) — a reimagined version of the classic parade with floats, live performances, interactive booths, and Mardi Gras beads. If you missed Friday's fireworks show, there's still a full week of events through March 8.
Tahoe City is about 45 minutes from Reno. Read our full SNOWFEST guide →
More Live Music This Weekend
- **Justin Furstenfeld** (Blue October frontman) at The Alpine — Saturday 8 PM. Solo/acoustic show. 21+. Tickets from $90.
- **YDG** at Cargo Concert Hall — Saturday 9 PM. 18+.
- **Boogie T** at Cargo Concert Hall — Saturday night. 18+.
- **ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra)** at The Crown Room — Saturday, 21+. Tickets from $78.
- **Candlelight: Tribute to Adele** at Nugget Casino — String quartet performs Adele hits amid hundreds of candles. Running through May.
- **Magique - The Show of Shows** at Nugget Casino — Grand illusions, 100+ costumes. **Final weekend** — closes February 28.
Sports
- **Mountain West Indoor Track & Field Championships** — Final day at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. 12 teams, $15 adult tickets, free livestream on Mountain West Network.
- **Nevada Women's Basketball vs. New Mexico** — Lawlor Events Center, Saturday 1 PM.
Family-Friendly
- **Catology Cat Show & Expo** — Saturday, all day. Pedigreed cats, breed meet-and-greets, competitions, and pet vendor marketplace.
- **That's Magic!** at The White Rabbit Theater — Grand illusion show with interactive magic for all ages. Sat-Sun 7 PM.
Other Events
- **Crossroads of the West Gun Show** — Reno-Tahoe Convention Center, Sat-Sun.
- **Nevada Museum of Art Guided Tour** — Saturday 2-3 PM (free with admission).
Our Picks
If you're picking one thing: Kings of the West on Saturday is the headliner. For a full weekend outing, combine the SNOWFEST Street Faire in Tahoe on Saturday morning with The Head and The Heart on Sunday night in Reno.
For families, the Cat Show plus That's Magic! makes for a solid Saturday.
Looking for the full Reno events calendar? See our complete events guide with 62+ events through September 2026. Heading to SNOWFEST? Read our locals' guide.