Late August in Sedona means golden afternoon light, cooler evenings, and a calendar packed with sound healing, live music, film, and community gatherings. Here is your complete guide to events in Sedona August 21 through 27, plus what is happening around the Verde Valley in Cottonwood, Clarkdale, and Jerome. Grab your calendar and start planning your week.
- Friday, August 21
- Saturday, August 22
- Sunday, August 23
- Monday, August 24
- Tuesday, August 25
- Wednesday, August 26
- Thursday, August 27
- Happening Every Week
- Coming Up Soon
Friday, August 21
Celebrate Sedona! | 4:00 to 6:00 PM | Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona | Free. This monthly community gathering brings live music, food and drink, and ceramics demonstrations and sales from the SAC Ceramics Department into the upper parking lot. The evening also opens the new “Beyond the Frame” exhibition, running through September 30. Arrive early for parking since the Art Barn lot fills up fast.
‘Franz’ Film Premiere | 4:00 PM (Friday through Sunday) | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 Film Festival members. The Sedona International Film Festival brings the Northern Arizona premiere of this Agnieszka Holland biopic on Franz Kafka. It plays through August 27 with showtimes shifting to 7:00 PM on Tuesday through Thursday. Buy tickets online in advance, this run tends to sell out.
‘Diamonds’ Film Premiere | 3:30 PM (Friday through Monday) | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 Film Festival members. This acclaimed Italian film follows a director assembling actresses for a 1970s period piece centered on a tailoring workshop. It’s a love letter to costume design and filmmaking, running through August 27 with evening showtimes later in the week. Call 928-282-1177 for group seating.
Aerial Sound Healing in Sedona | 1:00 to 2:15 PM | Down Dog Sedona, 1785 W. State Route 89A, Suite 1B, Sedona | Price varies, preregistration required. Suspended aerial hammocks meet crystal sound bowls for a restorative, weightless sound bath. Mats, blankets, and pillows are provided. Reserve at least two hours ahead through downdogsedona.com/calendar since spots are limited.
Sound Healing Ceremony with Devani Paige | 6:00 to 7:30 PM | Shine Sedona, 162 D Coffee Pot Drive, Sedona | Ticketed, see website. A full rebalancing of the seven major energy centers through aromatherapy, crystal intention, guided visualization, and a sound bath of voice, drumming, crystal bowls, and native flutes. Reserve ahead at shinesedona.com since the room is intimate.
Frequency Friday: Meditation, BioCharger & Sound Bath | All day | 1730 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | See website for pricing. A wellness day combining guided meditation, BioCharger frequency sessions, and a sound bath at the Humankind campus in West Sedona. Booking ahead is recommended since sessions run in timed blocks.
80’s Dance Party with MS80 | 6:00 to 9:00 PM | Oak Creek Brewing Co., 2050 Yavapai Drive, Sedona | Free. Bust out your leg warmers for a night of decade-defining hits and dancing on the patio. Zen Dough’s pizzeria is open on-site from 2:00 to 7:00 PM if you want dinner before the dancing starts.
Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga | 9:00 to 10:00 AM | Down Dog Sedona, 110 Rockridge Drive, Sedona | Registration required, see website. Alternating gentle Hatha yoga and deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra sessions suited to beginners. Mats and blankets provided. Sign up at downdogsedona.com/calendar since class size is capped.
Saturday, August 22
Ancient Egyptian Knowledge: Records, Mysteries & Spiritual Wisdom | 3:00 to 5:00 PM | 1730 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | $25.31 general, free for Humankind full members. Luxor Egyptologist Wael Ibrahim leads a two-hour deep dive into ancient Egyptian deities, hieroglyphics, pyramids, and afterlife beliefs, followed by Q&A and optional individual readings. Book ahead since seating is limited.
Live Music with The Band Review | 6:00 to 9:00 PM | Oak Creek Brewing Co., 2050 Yavapai Drive, Sedona | Free. A high-energy covers set on the brewery patio, good for a family-friendly Saturday evening out. Grab a table early since outdoor seating goes quickly once the music starts.
Saturday is also a great day to combine events with a short outing: pair an afternoon show with a sunset walk on the Airport Mesa loop before heading to dinner in the Village of Oak Creek.
Sunday, August 23
Sedona Community Farmers Market | 8:00 AM to Noon | Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 2201 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona | Free entry. The weekly outdoor market runs through October 25 with organic produce, grass-fed beef, artisan goods, and ready-to-eat food, plus live music this week from Tobie LaVoie and Friends. Arrive by 9:00 AM for the best selection and easiest parking.
Cacao, Paint & Drums! at Humankind | 4:00 to 7:00 PM | 1730 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | $22 to $55 depending on package. A three-hour creative ceremony pairing ceremonial-grade cacao with guided intuitive painting and an interactive drum circle. No art or music experience needed. Early-bird pricing has passed, so book soon to lock in a spot.
Flamenco Music in the Courtyard | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 SR-179, Sedona | Free admission. Master guitarist Gaetano and friends perform live flamenco in the Patio de Las Campanas, with tapas, margaritas, and sangria available from El Rincon’s patio bar. Come early to snag a courtyard table before the music starts.
Kirtan Mantra Meditation & Dinner | 5:30 to 8:00 PM | Oldtown Meditation Center, 1124 N. Main Street, Cottonwood | Free. An evening of transcendental chanting and meditation followed by a home-cooked community dinner. A relaxed, welcoming way to close out the weekend in the Verde Valley. No reservation listed, just show up a few minutes early.
LA’s Squid Pisser with Face Pulp and Garnak | 7:00 to 11:30 PM | Queen B Vinyl Café, Cottonwood | See venue for pricing. A late-night lineup of touring and local acts at Cottonwood’s independent record shop and venue. This is the loud, alternative counterpoint to a quiet Sedona Sunday, worth the short drive down 89A.
Monday, August 24
‘Diamonds’ Film Premiere | 3:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Last day of the daytime showtime for this Italian period drama before the schedule shifts to evenings Tuesday through Thursday. A good option if you want a matinee before dinner.
Monday is otherwise a quieter day on the calendar. It’s a good time for a low-key hike like the West Fork Trail in Oak Creek Canyon, where the creek crossing stays shaded and cool through the afternoon, or a stroll through the galleries at Tlaquepaque before the evening flamenco set begins.
Tuesday, August 25
Movies On The Move at Tlaquepaque | 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 AZ-179, Sedona | Free, bring your own seating. The Sedona International Film Festival’s outdoor cinema series screens an award-winning film under the stars in Tlaquepaque’s courtyard. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and arrive early for a good sightline to the screen.
Billy Strings Listening Party | 7:00 to 11:30 PM | Queen B Vinyl Café, Cottonwood | Free. A celebration of the new Billy Strings album “So Much For Goodbyes,” played in full on the shop’s sound system. Casual, come-and-go vibe for bluegrass and jam-band fans in the Verde Valley.
Uncorked Women: Entrepreneur Wisdom Circle | 1:00 PM | The Wynnona Mobile Lounge, Cottonwood (secret location, central Cottonwood) | See website for pricing. A women’s networking and mastermind gathering built around wine, conversation, and business support. Location is revealed upon RSVP, so register ahead through the event page.
Flamenco Music in the Courtyard | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Sedona | Free. Final night of the week for this recurring flamenco set before it picks back up next Sunday. A relaxed way to close out a Tuesday evening with tapas and live guitar.
Wednesday, August 26
Steve Von Till with Six Organs of Admittance and Semantron | 7:00 to 11:00 PM | Queen B Vinyl Café, Cottonwood | $23.18 general admission. Neurosis frontman Steve Von Till performs his folk-influenced solo material alongside Six Organs of Admittance and the surrealist folk project Semantron. A genre-bending night for fans of atmospheric, heavier acoustic music. Tickets are limited given the venue’s small capacity, buy in advance.
Bark & Brew | 2:00 to 8:00 PM | Smelter Town Brewery, 921 Main St, Clarkdale | No cover, $1 per pint sold benefits the cause. A community fundraiser pairing craft beer with a good cause: proceeds support the Verde Valley Humane Society, with raffle drawings throughout the afternoon. Dog-friendly patio, a nice stop on a Jerome/Clarkdale day trip.
‘Franz’ Film Premiere | 7:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Evening showtime for the Kafka biopic continues through Thursday. A good pick if you want a film after dinner rather than a matinee.
Thursday, August 27
‘Diamonds’ Film Premiere | 6:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Closing night of this Italian film’s Sedona run. Last chance to catch it before it leaves the Film Festival schedule.
‘Franz’ Film Premiere | 7:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Final evening screening of the week for the Kafka biopic. Reserve online since closing nights tend to draw a fuller house.
Sound Healing Training, Level 1 | Begins 4:30 PM, runs through Sunday, August 30 | Village Yoga Sedona | See website for pricing. A multi-day certification training in sound healing fundamentals for practitioners and the curious alike. Thursday evening is the orientation session, with the training continuing through the weekend. Advance registration is required since the training is capped for a small group.
Happening Every Week
- Sedona Community Farmers Market — Sundays, 8:00 AM to Noon, Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, West Sedona, through October 25.
- Flamenco Music in the Courtyard — Sundays through Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.
- Live Music Sunday Fundays — Sundays, 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Oak Creek Brewing Co.
- Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga — rotating Fridays through October 23, 9:00 to 10:00 AM, Down Dog Sedona.
- Aerial Sound Healing — Fridays through October 16, 1:00 to 2:15 PM, Down Dog Sedona.
- Live shows at Queen B Vinyl Café — multiple nights weekly, Cottonwood, check the venue calendar for the current lineup.
Coming Up Soon
Sound Healing Training, Level 1 | Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30 | Village Yoga Sedona.
Clownvis and IV and The Strange Band with Katie Mae | Friday, August 28, 7:30 PM | Queen B Vinyl Café, Cottonwood.
Farm to Table Dinner | Saturday, August 29, 5:00 PM | 116 E Pinal St, Cottonwood.
Yes Ma’am and Lightnin’ Luke with Special Guest TBA | Monday, August 31, 7:00 PM | Queen B Vinyl Café, Cottonwood.
Flamenco Music in the Courtyard | resumes Sunday, August 30, 5:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.
Sedona Community Farmers Market | Sundays, August 30 and September 6, 8:00 AM to Noon | West Sedona.
Stars, Stripes & Skates | Fridays in September | City of Sedona.
Sedona International Film Festival Restaurant Week Sedona | September 18 to 27 | venues across Sedona and the Verde Valley.
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