Top 5 Don't-Miss Events
TL;DR — The signature Reno events
Great Reno Balloon Race
🎈 Must-SeeSep 10-13
Hot August Nights
🚗 IconicJul 31 - Aug 9
Burning Man
🔥 GatewayAug 30 - Sep 7
Reno Rodeo
🤠 LegendaryJun 18-27
Reno River Festival
🚣 Summer KickoffMay 29-31
💡 Pro Tip: The Great Reno Balloon Race is completely FREE and a must-see. Arrive by 5:30 AM for the magical Dawn Patrol. Hot August Nights is the largest classic car event in the world — book hotels early!
Featured Events
Signature Reno experiences you don't want to miss
Reno Aces vs. Tacoma Rainiers
📍 Greater Nevada Field
Season opener! AAA baseball. Fri 2:05, Sat 4:05, Sun 1:05 PM.
Claypool Gold: Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade & The Claypool Lennon Delirium
📍 Reno Events Center
Triple bill featuring Primus and Les Claypool's side projects. 7:00 PM.
Alabama Shakes
📍 Grand Sierra Resort
4x Grammy-winning rock band. Brittany Howard's incredible vocals live!
Reno Aces Home Games
AAA Baseball at Greater Nevada Field
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Mar 27 | vs. Tacoma Rainiers | 2:05 PM |
| Sat Mar 28 | vs. Tacoma Rainiers | 4:05 PM |
| Sun Mar 29 | vs. Tacoma Rainiers | 1:05 PM |
| Tue Apr 7 | vs. Salt Lake Bees | 6:05 PM |
| Wed Apr 8 | vs. Salt Lake Bees | 6:05 PM |
| Thu Apr 9 | vs. Salt Lake Bees | 6:05 PM |
| Fri Apr 10 | vs. Salt Lake Bees | 6:35 PM |
| Sat Apr 11 | vs. Salt Lake Bees | 6:05 PM |
| Sun Apr 12 | vs. Salt Lake Bees | 1:05 PM |
📍 Greater Nevada Field • 250 Evans Ave, Downtown Reno
Nevada Wolf Pack Events
UNR Athletics, Arts & Campus Events
🏀 Wolf Pack Athletics
| Game | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🏀Men's B vs. Air Force | Sat, Mar 7 | 7:00 PM |
⭐ Special Events & Lectures
Whole Lives Conference
Intersectional Approaches to Economic Security & Wellness for Women
Innovation Day
Showc student innovation and research
🎓 Spring 2026 Commencement
📍 The Quad • May 14-16, 2026
🐺 Go Pack! For full schedules and event details, visit events.unr.edu or nevadawolfpack.com
Convention Center Events
Reno-Tahoe Convention Center
Expos, Trade Shows & Conventions
📍 4590 S Virginia St, Reno
| Event | Dates | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships | Mar 1-2 | Athletics |
| 👶Just Between Friends Spring Sale | Mar 5-8 | Sale |
| 🎣Nevada Premier Sportsmen's Expo | Mar 6-8 | Expo |
| 🃏Cardshow: Card & Collectibles Convention | Mar 13-15 | Convention |
| 📋Retired Living Truth Series | Mar 19 | Seminar |
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March 2026(32 events)
The Tempest
📍 Bruka Theatre
Shakespeare's The Tempest — running for 3 weekends at Bruka Theatre.
Improv Against Humanity
📍 The Foundry (Reno Improv)
An improv version of Cards Against Humanity. Reno Improv at The Foundry.
Cardshow: Card & Collectibles Convention
📍 Reno-Tahoe Convention Center
Sports cards and collectibles convention.
Heated Rivalry Night (Club 90s)
📍 Cargo Concert Hall
Club 90s party presented by JMAX. 18+. 9:00 PM.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana
📍 Grand Sierra Resort
Norteño legends with special guest Tapy Quintero. 8:00 PM.
PAW Patrol Live!
📍 Pioneer Center
Family show featuring the pups' rescue of Adventure City. Multiple showtimes.
Cordillera Pre-Oscar Gala
📍 Peppermill Resort
10th Annual Pre-Oscar Celebration Gala. 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Retired Living Truth Series
📍 Reno-Tahoe Convention Center
Informational seminar on retirement living options.
Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence
📍 Reno Events Center
Ventriloquist comedian with Walter, Peanut, and the gang. 7:00 PM.
Switchfoot with Fuel & Lit
📍 Nugget Casino Resort
Three iconic alt-rock bands in one night. Nugget Ballroom. 8:00 PM.
The Expendables
📍 Cargo Concert Hall
Reggae-rock band. All ages. Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM.
Atlantis $40,000 Blackjack Tournament
📍 Atlantis Casino Resort
$40,000 prize pool blackjack tournament. Monarch Rewards members.
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
📍 Pioneer Center
Reno Philharmonic performs Mendelssohn's beloved concerto. Sat 7:30pm, Sun 4pm.
The Notebook (Broadway)
📍 Pioneer Center
Broadway musical based on Nicholas Sparks' novel. Music by Ingrid Michaelson. Multiple showtimes.
Whiskey Sunday
📍 Peppermill Resort
Singer-songwriter live at the Peppermill. 7:00 PM.
Atlantis All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast
📍 Atlantis Casino Resort
Endless crab, seafood, sides, and open bar. Two-night event.
Reno Aces vs. Tacoma Rainiers
📍 Greater Nevada Field
Season opener! AAA baseball. Fri 2:05, Sat 4:05, Sun 1:05 PM.
Nugget $100,000 Bingo Blowout
📍 Nugget Casino Resort
Grand Ballroom. Doors 8 AM, early bird games 10 AM. $100K in prizes.
Peppermill $25K Bonus Times Slot Tournament
📍 Peppermill Resort
Earn entries via slot play. Prizes awarded March 30 at 6 PM. 21+.
Summit Run Club — Tuesday Run
📍 Sparks Marina Park
Weekly Tuesday run with Summit Run Club. 6:00 PM, meet at Veterans Memorial at Sparks Marina Park.
Summit Run Club — Shakeout Run + Scavenger Hunt
📍 The Roost
8:00 AM shakeout run + scavenger hunt at The Roost. Wear green! Pre-Leprechaun Race warmup.
14th Annual Leprechaun Race 5K
📍 Downtown Reno
14th Annual Leprechaun Race — 5K Run/Walk. Presented by Brooks. A St. Patrick's Day Reno tradition.
Animal Ark — 2026 Season Opening Day
📍 Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
Animal Ark reopens for the season! Opening Day hours 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Wildlife sanctuary featuring bears, wolves, cheetahs, and more. 30 min north of Reno. Weather-dependent.
Comedy & Open Mic at The Polo Lounge
📍 The Polo Lounge
Monthly Saturday comedy shows and Thursday open mic nights at The Polo Lounge. 7:00 PM. A growing local comedy scene.
Murder Mystery at the Heebie Jeebie JuiceBox Company
📍 Good Luck Macbeth Theatre
A campy, stylish murder mystery sequel by Angelo Lily Perez. Detective dela Cruz investigates at the Heebie Jeebie JuiceBox Co. ~120 min with intermission. Good Luck Macbeth (now merged with Reno Little Theater).
Punk Rock Prom
📍 The Potentialist Workshop
The Reno Punk Rock Flea Market hosts Punk Rock Prom — an all-ages event with live bands, a DJ, artists, and sweet treats. 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM at The Potentialist Workshop.
Reno Aces Fan Fest
📍 Greater Nevada Field
Annual Reno Aces Fan Fest — meet the players, family activities, giveaways, and gear up for the 2026 season.
Tanner's Marketplace Antique & Craft Show
📍 Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Tanner's Marketplace — one of the largest antique and craft shows in the region. Vendors, vintage finds, handmade goods, and collectibles.
2026 USBC Open Championships
📍 National Bowling Stadium
The 2026 USBC Open Championships come to Reno's famed National Bowling Stadium. The largest annual bowling tournament in the world — thousands of bowlers compete over 4 months. A massive economic driver for downtown Reno.
Friday the 13th — 80's/Gothic Pizza Party & Tattoo-Palooza
📍 Noble Pie Parlor / Desert Rose Tattoo (Midtown)
Lucky Friday the 13th in Midtown! 80's/Gothic pizza party at Noble Pie Parlor + tattoo specials at Desert Rose Tattoo. DJs: Andrew (Homecast), Sean Murray (Sunset Soundsystem), David Draven + Bodhi B2B (Ritual: Goth Night). Tattoo, piercing, raffle, clothing discounts. 11 AM – 10 PM, live music 2–10 PM. First come first served!
April 2026(22 events)
DEVO: Mutate Don't Stagnate
📍 Grand Sierra Resort
New wave icons. 'Whip It' live!
Reno Aces vs. Salt Lake Bees
📍 Greater Nevada Field
AAA baseball homestand. 6-game series.
Reno Jazz Festival
📍 University of Nevada, Reno
Three-day jazz festival with headline concerts and student clinics.
Comedy Night at Midnight Coffee Roasting
📍 Midnight Coffee Roasting
Monthly Friday comedy show at Midnight Coffee Roasting. 8:00 PM. Craft coffee and food available. Local comics perform in an intimate setting.
Renegade Gay Shit
📍 The Potentialist Workshop
A one-night immersive queer pop-up club for community, art, and liberation. 8:30 PM – 12:00 AM. Dance party, live art, DJ, community vibes.
Reno Earth Day Celebration
📍 Idlewild Park
Reno's annual Earth Day celebration at Idlewild Park. Environmental booths, live music, kids activities, food vendors, and community organizations.
Nevada Fine Arts Student Exhibition
📍 Nevada Museum of Art
Annual exhibition showcasing artwork from Nevada's finest art students. At the Nevada Museum of Art.
Reno Riverwalk Wine Walk
📍 Reno Riverwalk District
Stroll the Riverwalk District sampling wines from local and regional wineries. Live music, food, and a beautiful riverside setting.
Made in Nevada Festival
📍 Downtown Reno
Two-day festival celebrating Nevada-made products — food, drink, art, and crafts from local makers across the state.
Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo
📍 Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Annual off-road and motorsports expo featuring vehicle displays, gear vendors, demos, and adventure culture. RSCC.
Reno Margarita Crawl
📍 Downtown Reno
Pub crawl through downtown Reno bars with margarita specials. Wristband event with multiple participating venues.
Riverside Farmers Market
📍 Idlewild Park
Reno's seasonal farmers market at Idlewild Park. Local produce, artisan goods, baked goods, and food vendors. Spring through fall.
Shirley's Farmers Market — Rancharrah
📍 Village at Rancharrah
Shirley's Farmers Market at the Village at Rancharrah. Local produce, flowers, baked goods, and artisan vendors. Spring through fall.
Shirley's Farmers Market — Tamarack Junction
📍 Tamarack Junction
Shirley's Farmers Market at Tamarack Junction in South Reno. Local produce, flowers, baked goods, and artisan vendors. Spring through fall.
Midtown Farmers Market
📍 Midtown Reno
The Midtown Farmers Market in the heart of Reno's creative district. Local produce, food vendors, artisan goods, and live music. Walk from coffee to fresh produce.
Local Harvest Farmers Market
📍 Outlets at Legends (Sparks)
Local Harvest Farmers Market at the Outlets at Legends in Sparks. Local produce, handmade goods, food trucks, and family-friendly vendors.
Sparks Farmers Market
📍 Victorian Square (Sparks)
The Sparks Farmers Market at Victorian Square. Fresh produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and live entertainment. A Sparks tradition.
Carson City Farmers Market
📍 Mills Park (Carson City)
Carson City Farmers Market at Mills Park. Local produce, food, artisan vendors. 30 min south of Reno — worth the drive for the selection.
Gardnerville Farmers Market
📍 Heritage Park (Gardnerville)
Gardnerville Farmers Market at Heritage Park. Fresh produce, local meats, baked goods, and handmade crafts from Carson Valley vendors.
May 2026(16 events)
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell
📍 Reno Events Center
Reggae legends. 'Red Red Wine' live! 7:00 PM.
Claypool Gold: Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade & The Claypool Lennon Delirium
📍 Reno Events Center
Triple bill featuring Primus and Les Claypool's side projects. 7:00 PM.
Ron White
📍 Grand Sierra Resort
Blue Collar Comedy Tour legend. 'Tater Salad' himself!
Alabama Shakes
📍 Grand Sierra Resort
4x Grammy-winning rock band. Brittany Howard's incredible vocals live!
Reno River Festival →
📍 Idlewild Park
3 days, 30 acts, 2 stages at Idlewild Park. Friday & Saturday headliners TBA. Larger food fest, 100+ vendors, Reno Tahoe Adventure Park Carnival, whitewater rafting, 18-hole bucket golf course, coed softball tournament, expanded Hops & Happiness beer tour, sing-along bar, Dog Jog 5K/K-9K, bark park, art classes, yoga, and kickboxing. Summer begins here.
Comedy Night at Midnight Coffee Roasting
📍 Midnight Coffee Roasting
Monthly Friday comedy show at Midnight Coffee Roasting. 8:00 PM. Craft coffee and food available. Local comics perform in an intimate setting.
Hoofbeat Heroes Paint & Sip Fundraiser
📍 The Potentialist Workshop
A Paint & Sip fundraiser for Hoofbeat Heroes Equine Rescue. 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at The Potentialist Workshop.
Reno Cinco de Mayo Festival
📍 Downtown Reno
Reno's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration — live music, authentic food, dancing, family activities, and community spirit.
Moms on the Run 5K
📍 Downtown Reno
Mother's Day weekend 5K run/walk. Family-friendly event celebrating moms. Proceeds support local charities.
Tahoe City Spring Festival
📍 Tahoe City
Annual spring festival in Tahoe City — live music, food vendors, craft booths, and outdoor activities. 45 min from Reno.
Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival
📍 Downtown Reno
The spring preview of Hot August Nights — classic car shows, live music, and nostalgia in downtown Reno. A taste of the main summer event.
Reno Craft Beer Crawl
📍 Downtown Reno
Walk between Reno's best breweries and bars sampling local craft beer. Wristband event with exclusive pours and specials.
Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Tahoe
📍 Lake Tahoe
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off summer at Lake Tahoe. Beach openings, boat launches, outdoor events, and the unofficial start of lake season. 45 min from Reno.
Reno Riverwalk Wine Walk (May)
📍 Reno Riverwalk District
Second spring wine walk along the Riverwalk District. Sample wines from local and regional wineries with live music and food.
Incline Village Farmers Market
📍 Incline Village Library (Lake Tahoe)
Incline Village Farmers Market at the library near Lake Tahoe. Local produce, baked goods, crafts. Combine with a beach day at Sand Harbor.
June 2026(5 events)
Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band
📍 Grand Sierra Resort
Hip-hop legend. 'Back That Azz Up' live!
Nevada State Fair →
📍 Nevada State Fairgrounds
The official Nevada State Fair returns to Reno after 16 years! Livestock shows, 4-H expo, Governor's Sale of Champions, farmers market, carnival, and more. Tickets on sale April 15.
Reno Rodeo →
📍 Reno Livestock Events Center
The Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West! 10 days of rodeo action.
BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival
📍 Downtown Reno
Downtown summer kick-off: BBQ vendors, craft beer, live blues/rock.
Hell's Kitchen (Broadway)
📍 Pioneer Center
Alicia Keys Broadway musical.
July 2026(6 events)
Artown
📍 Citywide (Downtown & Midtown)
Month-long arts & culture festival with HUNDREDS of events. Many FREE!
Silver Age Comic Con 2026
📍 Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Comic book and pop culture convention.
The Sound of Music (Broadway)
📍 Pioneer Center
The classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical.
Hot August Nights (40th Anniversary) →
📍 Reno & Sparks (Multiple Venues)
Reno's iconic classic car and nostalgia festival turns 40! The largest classic car event in the world.
Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge — Raised on Radio Tour
📍 Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge perform at the Reno Ballroom at Silver Legacy. Tickets on sale 3/13 at 10 AM via Ticketmaster.
Night in the Country
📍 Yerington, NV
Nevada's premier country music festival — 26+ acts across 5 stages over 3 nights, plus daytime experiences and afterparties. 72+ hours of music with friends. Camping available. 25 years and counting. 90 min from Reno.
August 2026(1 events)
Burning Man →
📍 Black Rock City (via Reno)
80,000+ people pass through Reno en route to Black Rock City. Reno is the gateway to the burn.
September 2026(1 events)
Great Reno Balloon Race
📍 Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
World's largest FREE hot-air ballooning event! Dawn Patrol starts at 5:30 AM.
Recurring Events
Local traditions that happen weekly or monthly
First Thursday at Nevada Museum of Art
📍 160 W Liberty St, Reno
Long-standing locals tradition: live music + drinks + galleries.
View Schedule →Riverside Farmers Market
📍 Idlewild Park
Year-round market with local growers, bakers, and artisan vendors.
Market Info →Laugh Factory at Silver Legacy
📍 Silver Legacy (The ROW), Downtown
Reno's major comedy club with rotating national headliners.
Show Schedule →Community Theaters
NewFour local theater companies with shows almost every weekend — recommended by r/Reno locals.
Reno Improv
📍 The Foundry, Downtown
Reno's dedicated improv theater — open 50 weekends a year. Improv Against Humanity is a local favorite.
Show Schedule →Bruka Theatre
📍 99 N Virginia St, Downtown
Now showing: The Tempest (running 3 weekends through Mar 29). Intimate black box theater in the heart of downtown.
Current Shows →Restless Artist Theater (RAT)
📍 Sparks
Eclectic independent theater company in Sparks. Known for bold, unconventional productions.
Upcoming Shows →Reno Little Theater
Reno's oldest continuously operating community theater — since 1935.
renolittletheater.org →Good Luck Macbeth
Experimental theater company — Shakespeare, new works, and immersive experiences.
goodluckmacbeth.org →Event Calendars to Bookmark
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