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Reno Events in May 2026

12 events in May

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MusicMay 20FEATURED

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.

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MusicMay 27FEATURED

Alabama Shakes

Grand Sierra Resort

4x Grammy-winning rock band. Brittany Howard's incredible vocals live!

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FestivalMay 29 - 31FEATUREDFamily

Reno River Festival

Idlewild Park / Truckee River

Outdoor adventure + live music festival along the Truckee River. Official kickoff to summer!

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EntertainmentMay 1FREEFamily

UNR Innovation Day

Pennington Engineering Building, UNR

Showcasing student innovation and research. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Free and open to the public.

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EntertainmentMay 14FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — Engineering & Social Work

The Quad, UNR

Morning ceremony I at 8:30 AM. College of Engineering and School of Social Work.

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EntertainmentMay 14FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — Science, Nursing, Medicine

The Quad, UNR

Afternoon ceremony I at 3:00 PM. College of Science, Orvis School of Nursing, School of Medicine.

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EntertainmentMay 15FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — Agriculture, Liberal Arts

The Quad, UNR

Morning ceremony II at 8:30 AM. College of Agriculture and College of Liberal Arts.

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EntertainmentMay 15FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — Education, Journalism, Public Health

The Quad, UNR

Afternoon ceremony II at 3:00 PM. College of Education, Reynolds School of Journalism, School of Public Health.

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EntertainmentMay 16FREEFamily

UNR Spring Commencement — College of Business

The Quad, UNR

Morning ceremony III at 8:30 AM. College of Business.

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MusicMay 16

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell

Reno Events Center

Reggae legends. 'Red Red Wine' live! 7:00 PM.

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MusicMay 20FEATURED

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.

TicketsCal
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ComedyMay 22

Ron White

Grand Sierra Resort

Blue Collar Comedy Tour legend. 'Tater Salad' himself!

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ArtsMay 26 - 31Family

Shucked (Broadway)

Pioneer Center

Tony-winning Broadway musical comedy.

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MusicMay 27FEATURED

Alabama Shakes

Grand Sierra Resort

4x Grammy-winning rock band. Brittany Howard's incredible vocals live!

TicketsCal
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FestivalMay 29 - 31FEATUREDFamily

Reno River Festival

Idlewild Park / Truckee River

Outdoor adventure + live music festival along the Truckee River. Official kickoff to summer!

Our GuideTicketsCal

Plus: Every Week in May

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