Late summer is settling into Sedona with cooler evenings, full moon gatherings, and a packed slate of events in Sedona August 28 through September 3. This week brings indie film premieres, a moonlit hike at Red Rock State Park, live music on both sides of the Verde Valley, and the return of Sunday’s farmers market. Here’s everything worth planning your week around.
- Friday, August 28
- Saturday, August 29
- Sunday, August 30
- Monday, August 31
- Tuesday, September 1
- Wednesday, September 2
- Thursday, September 3
- Happening Every Week
- Coming Up Soon
Friday, August 28
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. This restorative session suspends participants in an aerial hammock while crystal sound bowls play around them. Mats, blankets, and pillows are provided, but reservations close two hours before the session, so book early.
Frequency Friday: Meditation, BioCharger & Sound Bath | 5:45 to 7:00 PM | Humankind, 1730 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | Free for members, $22 general admission. A weekly consciousness gathering that pairs guided meditation and BioCharger technology with a live sound bath from a rotating sound practitioner. Doors open at 5:45 PM and the BioCharger session begins promptly at 6:00, so arrive on time.
‘Deaf’ Film Premiere | 3:30 to 5:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | $12 general, $9 Film Festival members. The Sedona International Film Festival presents the Northern Arizona premiere of this Berlin Film Festival honoree, following a deaf woman navigating motherhood with her hearing partner. Tickets can sell out, so reserve ahead through the festival’s website.
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Film Premiere | Showtimes 3:00 to 7:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | $12 general, $9 Film Festival members. This Northern Arizona premiere stars Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell in a story of a bluegrass-playing beekeeper fighting to protect his family and business. Check the festival site for the exact showtime at each theatre before heading out.
Moonlight Hikes at Red Rock | 4:35 to 8:00 PM | Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona | $20 per person. Naturalists lead a 2 to 2.5 mile guided hike to catch sunset and moonrise from a park overlook before returning by moonlight. Closed-toed shoes and a flashlight are required, and arriving 25 minutes early is mandatory to hold your spot.
Full Moon Cacao & Sound Journey with Gentle Thunder | 5:30 to 7:00 PM | Shine Sedona Sanctuary for the Soul, 162 Coffee Pot Dr Unit D, Sedona | $70 per ticket. A ceremonial evening blending ceremonial cacao with sound vibration, drawing on Mayan and Aztec tradition to mark the full moon. Space is limited, so pre-purchasing a ticket online is strongly advised.
Rich Bowen Band Live | 6:00 PM | Oak Creek Brewing Co., 2050 Yavapai Dr, Sedona | Free to attend. Local favorite Rich Bowen Band brings a night of roots and rock to the brewery’s outdoor beer garden. Get there early for a picnic table, since the patio fills up fast on live music nights.
Clownvis and IV and The Strange Band with Katie Mae | 7:30 PM | Queen B Vinyl Cafe, 102 E Pima St, Cottonwood | Ticketed via Eventbrite. Part of the Oddballs and Outlaws tour, this Cottonwood show mixes fiddles, heavy guitars, and rhinestone showmanship with sultry vocals from opener Katie Mae. This is an intimate venue, so buy tickets in advance rather than hoping for door sales.
Saturday, August 29
‘Deaf’ Film Premiere | 3:30 to 5:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. The Northern Arizona premiere continues its weekend run. See Friday’s listing for full details.
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Film Premiere | Showtimes 3:00 to 7:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. The McConaughey and Russell drama continues its premiere run through the weekend.
Farm to Table Dinner | 5:00 PM | Old Town Mission, 116 E Pinal St, Cottonwood | Ticketed. A community fundraising dinner built around locally sourced ingredients, hosted in Old Town Cottonwood. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot ahead through Old Town Mission rather than walking in.
Grape Train Escape | Saturday evening departure | Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale | $175 per person, ages 21+. This scenic wine train pairs Verde Canyon views with wine tasting and complimentary charcuterie, running Saturday nights through September 12. Book well ahead, since these seasonal departures tend to sell out.
EIR Ecstatic Dance in Sedona | 8:00 PM | Humankind, 1730 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | $19.45 to $37.05. A free-form movement journey blending organic house and tribal rhythms, open to both experienced ecstatic dancers and first-timers. No steps to learn, just comfortable clothes and an open mind.
Sunday, August 30
Sedona Community Farmers Market | 8:00 AM to Noon | Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 2201 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona | Free to attend. Local growers and makers set up for the weekly market, running on its summer schedule through October 25. Arrive early for the best selection of produce before it sells out.
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 flamenco inspired by Spain and Mexico in the Patio de Las Campanas, running Sunday through Tuesday evenings. Grab a table at El Rincon for tapas and sangria, or just take in the show from courtyard seating.
‘Deaf’ Film Premiere | 3:30 to 5:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Final weekend showtime before the schedule shifts to evenings Monday through Thursday.
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Film Premiere | Showtimes 3:00 to 7:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Last day of the weekend run for this ensemble drama.
Monday, August 31
Flamenco Music in the Courtyard | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Sedona | Free admission. The flamenco run continues into Monday evening. See Sunday’s listing for details.
‘Deaf’ Film Premiere | 6:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. The premiere shifts to a single evening showtime for the weekday stretch of its run.
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Film Premiere | Evening showtime | Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Continues its weekday run through Thursday.
Monday is otherwise a quieter day on the calendar. It’s a good window for a sunset walk along Airport Mesa or a slower morning at one of the Uptown galleries before the week picks back up.
Tuesday, September 1
Snakes! Lizards! Tortoises! | 11:00 AM | Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, 336 AZ-179, Sedona | Free admission. Sonoran Reptiles brings native and non-native reptiles for a hands-on educational presentation in the Patio de Las Campanas, held the first Tuesday of every month. Great for families, and a fun photo backdrop against Tlaquepaque’s architecture.
Drum Circle at the Oak Creek Brewery | 4:00 to 7:00 PM | Oak Creek Brewing Co., 2050 Yavapai Dr, Sedona | Free. Held the first and third Tuesday of each month by the outdoor firepit. Bring your own drum or shaker, or just pull up a seat and listen.
Flamenco Music in the Courtyard | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Sedona | Free admission. Final night of this run before the weekly Sunday-through-Tuesday cycle starts again.
‘Deaf’ Film Premiere | 6:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members.
Wednesday, September 2
Sedona Recharge Retreat | 2:00 to 11:30 PM (opening day) | 110 Moondance Ln, Sedona | $2,029 to $4,163. A multi-day wellness retreat kicks off this evening, combining Sedona’s landscape with structured recharge programming. This one requires advance booking directly through the retreat organizer, not walk-up registration.
‘Deaf’ Film Premiere | 6:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members.
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Film Premiere | Evening showtime | Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members.
Thursday, September 3
The Sovereignty Retreat at Sedonya | 4:00 PM | Sedonya Conscious Living Center, Sedona | Contact venue for pricing. An in-person retreat focused on personal empowerment work at Sedona’s longtime conscious living center. Reserve your spot ahead since retreat sessions are capped for group size.
‘Deaf’ Film Premiere | 6:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Final showing of the premiere run.
‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Film Premiere | Evening showtime | Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Last chance to catch this premiere before it wraps its Sedona run.
Happening Every Week
- Sedona Community Farmers Market — Sundays, 8:00 AM to Noon, Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, West Sedona
- Flamenco Music in the Courtyard — Sunday through Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
- Frequency Friday: Meditation, BioCharger & Sound Bath — Fridays, 5:45 to 7:00 PM, Humankind
- Live Music at Oak Creek Brewery — Friday and Saturday nights, outdoor beer garden
- Drum Circle at the Oak Creek Brewery — First and third Tuesdays, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Coming Up Soon
- 1st Friday in the Galleries — Friday, September 4, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tlaquepaque, Hillside, Uptown, and Hozho galleries, free.
- Red Dirt Fest 10-Year Celebration — Saturday, September 5, 1:00 to 8:00 PM, Posse Grounds Pavilion, Sedona, free.
- Jerome First Saturday Art & Wine Walk — Saturday, September 5, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Jerome.
- Jerome Hill Climb — Sunday, September 6, 7:30 AM start, Jerome.
- Bashar Sedona Weekend Event — Saturday and Sunday, September 12 to 13, Sedona.
- Restaurant Week Sedona — September 18 to 27, prix fixe menus at participating restaurants citywide.
- Fall Equinox Yoga Fest — September 18 to 19, Village Yoga Sedona.
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