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Reno Events in April 2026

27 events in April

Festival Season Kicks Off

April in Reno is packed with outdoor festivals as the weather warms up. From Earth Day celebrations at Idlewild Park to the prestigious Reno Jazz Festival at UNR, plus NCVA volleyball tournaments bringing youth athletes from across the region.

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FestivalApr 17 - 26FEATURED

Reno Fest

Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

10 days of carnival rides, Food Truck Alley, Vendor Village, and daily themes like Pet Day, College Night, and local performances. Carnival wristbands available for early access pricing!

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SportsApr 24 - 26FEATURED

NCVA Far Western Volleyball - Weekend 3 (17s-18s)

Reno-Sparks Convention Center

NCVA Far Western National Qualifier - Weekend 3 features 17s and 18s divisions. Fills hotels across Reno.

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SportsApr 24 - 26FEATURED

Virginia City Grand Prix

Virginia City

Legendary off-road motorcycle race through the historic streets and trails of Virginia City. One of the oldest hillclimb races in America.

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MusicApr 25FEATURED

Brooks & Dunn

Nugget Event Center

Country legends Brooks & Dunn at Nugget Event Center.

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ComedyApr 25FEATURED

Jay Leno (Comedy)

Silver Legacy Casino

Comedy legend and car enthusiast Jay Leno at Silver Legacy.

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TheatreApr 10 - 25

What the Constitution Means to Me

Brüka Theatre

Heidi Schreck's acclaimed play exploring the Constitution through personal stories. A powerful, funny, and deeply moving theatrical experience on the Brüka mainstage.

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FestivalApr 12

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.

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FestivalApr 17 - 26FEATURED

Reno Fest

Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

10 days of carnival rides, Food Truck Alley, Vendor Village, and daily themes like Pet Day, College Night, and local performances. Carnival wristbands available for early access pricing!

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FestivalApr 23 - 25

Reno Jazz Festival

University of Nevada, Reno

Three-day jazz festival with headline concerts and student clinics.

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SportsApr 24 - 26FEATURED

NCVA Far Western Volleyball - Weekend 3 (17s-18s)

Reno-Sparks Convention Center

NCVA Far Western National Qualifier - Weekend 3 features 17s and 18s divisions. Fills hotels across Reno.

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SportsApr 24 - 26FEATURED

Virginia City Grand Prix

Virginia City

Legendary off-road motorcycle race through the historic streets and trails of Virginia City. One of the oldest hillclimb races in America.

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MusicApr 25

As If! Bringing the Definitive '90s Rock Show

Reno Public Market

90s rock tribute show at Reno Public Market.

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MusicApr 25

Know Good

Cargo Concert Hall

Live music at Cargo Concert Hall.

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MusicApr 25FEATURED

Brooks & Dunn

Nugget Event Center

Country legends Brooks & Dunn at Nugget Event Center.

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ComedyApr 25FEATURED

Jay Leno (Comedy)

Silver Legacy Casino

Comedy legend and car enthusiast Jay Leno at Silver Legacy.

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MusicApr 25

C-KAN, MC DAVO & DHARIUS

Cargo Concert Hall

C-KAN, MC DAVO & DHARIUS at Cargo Concert Hall.

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MusicApr 25

Nate Smith

Grand Sierra Resort (Grand Theatre)

Nate Smith at Grand Sierra Resort (Grand Theatre).

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TheatreApr 25

Donner Party Chautauqua: James & Margret Reed

Good Luck Macbeth Theatre

Living history performance by local authors David & Gayle Woodruff recounting the Donner Party survivors and rescuers. 7:30 PM at GLM.

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ScienceApr 25

Science Distilled: Drive-in for Science

West Wind El Rancho Drive-In, Sparks

Outdoor science event at the drive-in theater. 7:30-9 PM. Ticketed admission.

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Food & DrinkApr 25

Reno Mimosa Day Crawl

Downtown Reno (25+ venues)

Bar crawl hitting 25+ downtown venues. Noon - 6 PM. Limited tickets. 21+.

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FamilyApr 25

Piano Heist: Keyboard Explosion (Free Family Series)

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

FREE family-friendly performance from Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin — classical piano, boogie woogie, and 300 years of music mashed together with modern technology. Saturday 3:00-4:30 PM. No reservations required.

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FamilyApr 25

Little Chefs: CHOP, Slice & Dice It — Veggie Burgers

Urban Roots Farm (1700 E. 2nd St.)

Parent-child cooking workshop from Urban Roots (the Dead Plant Society people). Your little chef learns knife skills while making veggie burgers with farm-fresh ingredients. Ages 2-4 and 5-13, split into groups. Saturday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, $35 per child, scholarships available.

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FestivalApr 26

Reno Margarita Crawl

Downtown Reno

Pub crawl through downtown Reno bars with margarita specials. Wristband event with multiple participating venues.

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MusicApr 26

Black Veil Brides

Grand Sierra Resort (Grand Theatre)

Black Veil Brides at Grand Sierra Resort (Grand Theatre).

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MusicApr 26

Pop Evil

Cargo Concert Hall

Pop Evil at Cargo Concert Hall.

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ConcertApr 26

Warren Zeiders

Cargo Concert Hall

Country/rock artist Warren Zeiders performs at Cargo Concert Hall.

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FamilyApr 26

Farm Day at Rancho San Rafael

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

Family-friendly farm day with farm animals and agriculture-themed activities. 10 AM - 1 PM. Free.

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MusicApr 28

Architects

Grand Sierra Resort (Grand Theatre)

Architects at Grand Sierra Resort (Grand Theatre).

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EntertainmentApr 29

Community Conversation: How to fight TRUTH DECAY

Reno Public Market

Community discussion event at Reno Public Market.

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MusicApr 29

Taylor Party

Cargo Concert Hall

Taylor Party at Cargo Concert Hall.

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TheatreApr 30 - May 2

UNR Spring Dance Concert

Redfield Proscenium Theatre, UNR

UNR Dance showcases new choreography by faculty and guest artists. Thu-Fri 7:30pm, Sat 1:30pm & 7:30pm.

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TheatreApr 30 - May 9

Untamed: 99 Short Plays

Good Luck Macbeth Theatre

99 short plays ranging from 30 seconds to over 5 minutes. Chaotic, creative, unforgettable.

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Plus: Every Week in April

Monthly1st Thursday, 5-7 PMFREE

First Thursday at Nevada Museum of Art

160 W Liberty St

WeeklySundays, 9 AM - 1 PMFREE

Riverside Farmers Market

Idlewild Park

WeeklyMultiple shows per week

Laugh Factory at Silver Legacy

Silver Legacy (The ROW), Downtown

WeeklyWednesdays, 7 PMFREE

Trivia Night at The Brewer's Cabinet

475 S Arlington Ave

WeeklyMar - Sep (check schedule)

Reno Aces Home Games

Greater Nevada Field

WeeklyVarious (check UNR calendar)FREE

UNR Campus Events & Lectures

University of Nevada, Reno

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