Spring is hitting its stride across canyon country, and the lineup of events in Sedona May 15 through May 21 reflects it in full — a free outdoor reggae concert at Posse Grounds Park, Sedona International Film Festival screenings at two theatres all week, a world-class fingerstyle guitar concert, live percussion, an outdoor movie at a brewery, the Sunday farmers market, and more. Whether you’re a local mapping out the week or a visitor arriving for the weekend, here’s everything confirmed on the calendar.
- Friday, May 15
- Saturday, May 16
- Sunday, May 17
- Monday, May 18
- Tuesday, May 19
- Wednesday, May 20
- Thursday, May 21
- Coming Up Soon
Friday, May 15
Red Dirt Concert Series: The Irie & Nubian Fyah – 5:00–8:00 PM at Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road, Sedona. The City of Sedona’s beloved free outdoor concert series delivers a double-bill reggae night: Nubian Fyah opens the evening with African and Caribbean-rooted vocals and uplifting energy, followed by The Irie, a fast-rising reggae-pop act with national touring credentials. Bring a blanket or low chairs — it’s all-ages and completely free.
Richard Smith: Solo Guitar Concert – 7:00–8:30 PM at Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3, Sedona. World-renowned fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith returns to Sedona for an intimate solo performance spanning classical, jazz, flamenco, and contemporary styles. If you’ve never experienced a solo guitar concert stop a room in its tracks, this is the one to attend. Tickets at sedonafilmfestival.com.
Sky Rock Inn – Live Music on the Terrace – 6:00–9:00 PM at Sky Rock Inn, 1200 W State Route 89A, Sedona. Weekend live music kicks off the summer season at Sky Rock’s open-air terrace, with red rock views and desert sunset skies as the backdrop. No cover — arrive early for the best seats.
Cliff Castle Sedona Golf Classic – Swing It for Charity – 8:00 AM–3:00 PM at Oak Creek Country Club, Sedona. Cliff Castle Casino Hotel hosts this charity golf tournament at one of Arizona’s most scenic courses, with proceeds benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. A genuinely good reason to tee off on a Friday.
Couples Retreat: Tools for Successful Relationships – Begins Friday, May 15 (runs through May 17), SpiritQuest Sedona Retreats, 2880 Hopi Drive, Sedona. A weekend intensive led by therapist Katherine Lash helping partners rebuild communication and reconnect in Sedona’s high-desert environment. Registration and details at retreatsinsedona.com or call 928-282-2509.
SIFF Week Run Begins: Texas Music Revolution, Lorne & The Christophers – Various showtimes, May 15–21, Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre and Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. SR 89A, Sedona. Three films open their week-long run today: Texas Music Revolution, a backstage documentary celebrating 25 years of one of Americana’s most beloved music festivals; Lorne, director Morgan Neville’s portrait of Lorne Michaels and the SNL empire he built; and The Christophers, a drama starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel about forged paintings and complicated inheritances. Full showtimes at sedonafilmfestival.com.
Saturday, May 16
Ignite Your Inner Fire – 12:00–2:00 PM at TaKun Space, Sedona (also streaming online). A free, open gathering for anyone interested in activating intention and energy in a supported community setting — accessible to complete beginners. Drop in without pressure or prior experience.
Fort Vine at Sky Rock Inn – 6:00–9:00 PM at Sky Rock Inn, 1200 W State Route 89A, Sedona. One of the Verde Valley’s most reliable live acts, Fort Vine takes Sky Rock’s outdoor terrace for a Saturday evening set with red rock canyon views. Arrive before sunset for the full effect.
Super Improv! The Motherload of Laughter – 7:00–8:30 PM at Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3, Sedona. Big laughs, quick wit, zero scripts — Sedona’s improv community delivers a night of audience-driven comedy promising “joyful connection” and unpredictable entertainment. Tickets at sedonafilmfestival.com.
Sunday, May 17
Sedona Community Farmers Market – 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot, 2201 W State Route 89A, West Sedona. Sedona’s weekly Sunday market runs through May 31 with local produce, artisan goods, and the easy community energy that makes it worth showing up even if you don’t need groceries. Last weeks of this winter/spring season — enjoy it while it runs.
Frontier Fiddles: Soundscapes of the Wild Southwest – 4:00–6:00 PM at Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3, Sedona. Violinist Arvel Bird and the Wild West Fiddle Project perform an immersive concert weaving Southwestern history, storytelling, and high-energy fiddling into a single show. Part concert, part journey — genuinely worth the ticket.
Couples Retreat: Final Day – Through 5:00 PM, SpiritQuest Sedona Retreats, 2880 Hopi Drive, Sedona. The weekend intensive wraps up its third and final day. If you missed the registration for this round, SpiritQuest runs similar retreats throughout the year — details at retreatsinsedona.com.
Monday, May 18
Modern Yoga Retreat Sedona – Begins Monday, May 18 (runs through May 24). A week-long immersive retreat with sunrise yoga, guided hikes to vortex sites, mindful workshops, and farm-to-table meals. Only one space remains at a special closeout rate — contact the organizer directly through the site if this one’s calling your name.
In the Living Room Music Series: Abigail Fischer Earthshine – 7:00–8:30 PM at Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3, Sedona. Series creator and award-winning songwriter Shondra Jepperson hosts acclaimed opera singer Abigail Earthshine Fischer for an intimate concert performance. This recurring series consistently delivers outsized experiences in a small room — one of Sedona’s best-kept live music events.
Cottonwood Premiere: Elton 60 – Live at Madison Square Garden – 7:00–9:00 PM at Old Town Center for the Arts, 633 N. 5th Street, Cottonwood. The Sedona International Film Festival brings Elton John’s record-breaking 60th birthday concert at MSG to the Verde Valley in high definition with full 5.1 surround sound. If you missed it in 2007, this is the next best thing to being there.
Tuesday, May 19
Frida Kahlo: Exhibition on Screen – Opens today (May 19–24), Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, 2030 W. SR 89A, Sedona. A cinematic deep-dive into the life and art of one of history’s most iconic painters — her rebellious spirit, her turbulent biography, and the enduring passion behind the bright colors. Check sedonafilmfestival.com for specific showtimes throughout the week.
Texas Music Revolution – Various showtimes (through May 21), Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, 2030 W. SR 89A, Sedona. Still in its week-long run — if you haven’t caught this toe-tapping backstage look at 25 years of one of Americana’s most treasured music festivals yet, Tuesday is a good night to grab a ticket before the run closes.
The Christophers – Various showtimes (through May 21), Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3, Sedona. Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel in a layered drama about art forgery, family inheritance, and moral compromise — still running through Thursday if you haven’t seen it yet. Tuesday is a quieter night to grab a good seat.
Wednesday, May 20
Sedona Mago Health & Wellness Retreat – Begins Wednesday, May 20 (runs through May 24), 3500 E Bill Gray Road, Sedona. Five days at Sedona Mago’s 173-acre sanctuary, combining meditation, healing programs, and three daily pescatarian meals on grounds that genuinely feel removed from the outside world. Open enrollment at $2,120 — details and booking at sedonamagoretreat.org.
Notorious – 3:00–5:00 PM at Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3, Sedona. Alfred Hitchcock’s 1946 spy thriller — Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant at the top of their respective games — screens as part of SIFF’s classic cinema programming. One of Hitchcock’s very best, especially on a proper screen with quality sound.
Thinking Like Water – 7:00–8:30 PM at Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3, Sedona. A documentary following 91-year-old “water wizard” Bill Zeedyk and his team as they restore drought-stricken ecosystems across the American West using low-tech, high-patience methods. Timely, hopeful, and beautifully observed.
Thursday, May 21
manos Percussion – Quarter Millennium Concert – 7:00–8:30 PM at Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3, Sedona. A percussion ensemble performance celebrating America’s 250th birthday year through rhythm, history, and global musical traditions woven into a single show. Expect something genuinely percussive — this is not background music.
Outdoor Film: Back to the Future – 7:30–9:30 PM at Basecamp Sedona Beer Company, 70 Dry Creek Road, Sedona. The Sedona International Film Festival takes the 1985 classic outdoors to Basecamp’s beer garden for a Thursday night under the Arizona sky. Marty McFly, a DeLorean, a cold drink, and red rock country — hard to beat as a way to close out the week.
Today is also the final day of the week-long SIFF runs for Texas Music Revolution, Lorne, and The Christophers — last chance to catch them before they close out at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher theatres.
Coming Up Soon
Red Dirt Concert Series: Kyle Benedict Band & Carol Pacey and the Honey Shakers – Friday, May 22, 5:00–8:00 PM, Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park, Sedona. Another free Friday night at the Posse Grounds Pavilion, this time with two Verde Valley fan favorites sharing the outdoor stage. Bring chairs.
Penelope – Sedona Professional Theatre Company – May 22–24, Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Sedona. An original musical with music and lyrics by Alex Bechtel closing out the SPTC’s 2026 season. A tight two-person production that should be on local theatre-goers’ radar.
Midwinter Break – May 22–28, Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sedona. A poignant drama about a long-married couple’s transformative journey to Amsterdam — described as “a stirring meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love.” Strong word-of-mouth from festival circuits.
Holding Liat – May 22–28, Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sedona. An Oscar-shortlisted film following a father who refuses to let his daughter’s kidnapping be politicized, set against larger geopolitical tensions. One of the stronger dramas in the current SIFF pipeline.
Fort Vine at Sky Rock Inn – Saturday, May 23, 6:00–9:00 PM, Sky Rock Inn, 1200 W State Route 89A, Sedona. Fort Vine returns to Sky Rock’s open terrace the following weekend — same reliable live sound, same excellent red rock views.
Red Dirt Fest 10-Year Celebration – Saturday, May 30, Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park, Sedona. Five acts, food trucks, a beer garden, and free raffle prizes mark the 10th anniversary of one of Sedona’s best community music traditions. The biggest Red Dirt night of the year — mark it now.
Celebrate Sedona – The Big Gay Art Show Opening – Friday, June 5, 4:00–6:00 PM, Sedona Arts Center, Sedona. A community celebration featuring the opening of The Big Gay Art Show alongside local musicians, food trucks, wineries, and live artist demonstrations. A genuinely festive afternoon that the arts community looks forward to every year.
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