Labor Day weekend kicks things off in style this week, with the Red Dirt Concert Series marking its 10th anniversary, a full slate of Sedona International Film Festival premieres, and the Sedona Community Farmers Market rolling in on Sunday. Whether you are chasing live music, gallery openings, sound healing, or a Verde Valley night out in Cottonwood, there is a lot packed into these seven days. Here is your complete guide to events in Sedona September 4 through the following Thursday.
- Friday, September 4
- Saturday, September 5
- Sunday, September 6
- Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)
- Tuesday, September 8
- Wednesday, September 9
- Thursday, September 10
- Happening Every Week
- Coming Up Soon
Friday, September 4
First Friday in the Galleries | All day | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 AZ-179, Sedona | Free. Sedona’s Uptown and Tlaquepaque galleries open their doors with new exhibitions and artist meet-and-greets. Expect wine, light bites, and a relaxed evening of gallery hopping. Arrive by late afternoon since parking at Tlaquepaque fills up fast on First Fridays.
Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Show | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Sedona Vista Village, 6657 AZ-179, Sedona | Free admission. This outdoor festival brings together local and regional artists showing paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, and Native American art, plus gourmet food vendors and live entertainment. It runs select weekends through October 11, so this is your first chance to catch it. Bring cash for the food vendors and go early to beat the midday heat.
Sunrise Yoga on the Land | 6:15 to 7:45 AM | Thunder Mountain Trailhead | Check website for pricing. A red rock sunrise yoga session on permitted National Forest land before the trails get busy. Bring your own mat, water, and layers since mornings are still cool. Reserve a spot in advance as class size is limited.
Aerial Sound Healing in Sedona | 1:00 to 2:15 PM | Down Dog Sedona, 1785 W. State Route 89A, Suite 1B, Sedona | Check website for pricing. A restorative session combining gentle suspension in an aerial hammock with crystal sound bowls, with mats, blankets, and pillows provided. Advance registration is required and closes two hours before the session, so book early in the day.
‘The Salt Path’ Film Premiere | 3:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 Film Festival members. The Sedona International Film Festival presents the Northern Arizona premiere of this drama starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, following a couple’s 630-mile coastal trek after losing their home. It runs through September 10 with shifting showtimes, so double check the day’s listing before you go.
‘The Marching Band’ Film Premiere | 4:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | $12 general, $9 Film Festival members. This award-winning French film, nominated for seven Cesar Awards including Best Film, follows an orchestra conductor reconnecting with an estranged brother through their shared love of music. It also plays through September 10 with varying showtimes across both festival theatres.
Red Dirt Concert Series Season Opener | 5:00 to 8:00 PM | Posse Grounds Pavilion, 525 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona | Free. The city’s beloved outdoor concert series kicks off its 10th anniversary fall season with The Sea Monks joined by Garrett James and the Wanderers, bringing blues, vintage rock, and swamp-tinged twang. Bring a lawn chair and get there early for a good spot on the grass.
Cinema Social: Clueless | 7:00 to 9:00 PM | Outbound Sedona, 1752 State Route 179, Sedona | Check website for pricing. A social movie night with cocktails and concessions built around a screening of the 90s classic, aimed at Sedona locals looking to meet new people. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, and registration is requested ahead of time.
Saturday, September 5
Red Dirt Fest: 10-Year Celebration | 1:00 to 8:00 PM | Posse Grounds Pavilion, 525 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona | Free. A full-day festival marking a decade of Red Dirt Concerts with five acts, including Holly Kirsten, Salinas Road, Playful Banter, La La Bones, and Grateful Dead tribute band Flagship of Fools. Food comes from La Tapatia and Inferno 51 wood-fired pizza, plus free raffle prizes. Bring shade and cash for food trucks since this one runs all afternoon into the evening.
Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Show | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Sedona Vista Village, 6657 AZ-179, Sedona | Free. Day two of the outdoor arts festival continues with the same lineup of painters, potters, jewelers, and Native American artists. Parking along AZ-179 fills quickly, so plan to arrive before 11 AM.
Paint Your Pet! | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Lovejoy Creations, Sedona | Check website for pricing. A guided painting workshop where you create a pop art or realistic portrait of your pet in a shaded outdoor studio, with all supplies included. Email your pet photo ahead of time and feel free to bring champagne, since mimosas are part of the fun.
Katonah Yoga Immersion Workshop | 12:00 to 5:00 PM | Village Yoga Sedona, 6657 State Route 179 C-1 and C-2, Sedona | $60 for one session, $100 for both. Therapeutic yoga teacher Ethan Seidel leads a Katonah Yoga masterclass followed by an “Art of Adjustments” session for students and teachers. Register in advance online since space is limited for the hands-on adjustment portion.
Vultures are Vital Presentation | 1:00 to 3:00 PM | Sedona International Film Festival Theatres, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | Tickets via sedonafilmfestival.com. Raptor ecologist Dr. Michele Losee marks International Vulture Awareness Day with a talk on vulture biology and conservation, followed by a meet-and-greet with Druantia, a resident Turkey Vulture. A fun one for kids and wildlife lovers alike.
Fiddler on the Rock Concerts | 6:45 to 8:15 PM, doors at 6:30 PM | Sedona Dances Headquarters, 2160 Shelby Drive #203, West Sedona | $55 general, $85 VIP, $22 children. Violinist Tyler Carson blends instrumental performance with striking audiovisuals and storytelling in a show that debuted to a sold-out crowd at the Sedona International Film Festival. Buy tickets ahead since this intimate venue sells out.
Sunday, September 6
Sedona Community Farmers Market | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 2201 W State Route 89A, Sedona | Free entry. The weekly market runs on summer hours through October 25, with local produce, baked goods, and artisan vendors. Go early for the best selection and to avoid the midday sun and parking crunch.
Live Music and Pride Event | 8:00 to 11:00 AM | The Local Sedona, 2015 State Route 89A, Sedona | Free. DJ Pinktastic hosts a Sedona Pride morning with fresh coffee and live music on the patio. A laid-back way to start the day before the market gets busy.
Flamenco Music in the Courtyard | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Patio de Las Campanas, 336 SR 179, Sedona | Free admission. Master guitarist Gaetano and friends, including Patrick Ki on Latin ukulele, perform outdoors with an accompanying bar of light tapas, sangria, and margaritas. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive by 5:15 for a good spot.
Paint Your Pet! | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Lovejoy Creations, Sedona | Check website for pricing. Day two of the pet portrait workshop for anyone who missed Saturday’s session. Email your reference photo ahead of class and bring a friend to make it a morning out.
Labor Day Weekend BBQ | 5:30 to 9:00 PM | Enchantment Resort, Sedona | Check venue for pricing. A holiday weekend backyard-style BBQ dinner at one of Sedona’s signature resorts, set against red rock views. Reservations are recommended given the holiday weekend crowd.
Over in Jerome, runners kick off the day with the Jerome Hill Climb at 7:00 AM, a challenging uphill race through the historic mining town’s steep streets. Spectators can grab coffee in town afterward and explore Jerome’s galleries and shops while the town is buzzing.
Monday, September 7 (Labor Day)
Flamenco Music in the Courtyard | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Sedona | Free. The holiday Monday edition of the recurring flamenco series, with the same outdoor stage, tapas bar, and sangria. A relaxed way to close out the long weekend.
‘The Salt Path’ | 6:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. The film continues its Sedona International Film Festival run through the holiday. Buy tickets online ahead of time since Labor Day shows tend to fill up.
Sedona Community Pool Labor Day Hours | 7:00 to 9:00 AM and 12:00 to 6:00 PM | Sedona Community Pool | Standard admission rates apply. The pool stays open on the holiday with morning and afternoon sessions, a good option for families looking to cool off. If you would rather be outdoors, Bell Rock Pathway and Fay Canyon are both easy, scenic hikes for a Labor Day morning walk.
Tuesday, September 8
Flamenco Music in the Courtyard | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Sedona | Free. The final evening of this week’s three-day flamenco run before it picks back up next weekend. Grab a table at El Rincon if you want a full dinner with the show.
‘The Salt Path’ | 6:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Last evening showtime for the drama at this theatre before the schedule shifts for the back half of the week.
‘The Marching Band’ | 4:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. The French dramedy about two estranged brothers reconnecting through music plays its Tuesday matinee slot. A good pick if you want a film and dinner evening afterward in Uptown.
Wednesday, September 9
‘The Salt Path’ | 3:30 PM | Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, West Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. The showtime shifts to midafternoon for the back half of the festival run, making it an easy matinee before dinner.
‘The Marching Band’ | 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Sedona | $12 general, $9 members. Two showtimes today, giving you the option of an early or evening screening.
In Cottonwood, Upon A Field’s Whisper with Face Pulp and Girlslime | 7:00 to 11:30 PM | 102 E Pima St, Cottonwood | $13. A live indie and alt-rock showcase in Old Town Cottonwood featuring three touring and local acts. It is a short drive from Sedona down 89A, so plan for about 25 minutes each way if you are coming from Uptown.
Thursday, September 10
Get Your Licks on Route 66 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM | PetSmart Sedona, 2356 W State Route 89A (Safeway Plaza), Sedona | Free to attend, donations welcome. The 18th annual pet adoption and fundraising event benefits the Humane Society of Sedona with a prize wheel and adoptable animals on site. Bring the family and a few dollars for raffle entries.
Sound Bath, Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (sessions throughout the day) | Sedona Wellness Cafe, 340 Jordan Rd, Sedona | Check website for pricing. A full day of restorative offerings from the Sedona Meditation Center, with Tai Chi, Qigong, and yoga from 4 to 5 PM. Check the day’s exact session times online since the schedule rotates through the week.
Fiddler on the Rock Concerts | 5:45 to 7:15 PM | Sedona Dances Headquarters, 2160 Shelby Drive #203, West Sedona | $55 general, $85 VIP, $22 children. A second run of Tyler Carson’s violin and storytelling performance this week. Tickets tend to sell out, so book ahead.
Rita Lim: Make It With You, Yesterday Once More | 7:00 to 9:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Sedona | Tickets via sedonafilmfestival.com. A concert celebrating the music of Bread and The Carpenters closes out the festival’s film premiere week on a musical note.
Outdoor Film: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | 7:30 to 9:30 PM | Basecamp Sedona Beer Company, 70 Dry Creek Road, Sedona | Check venue for pricing. The 1988 comedy starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin screens outdoors with beer on tap. Bring a chair or blanket and get there early for a spot near the screen.
Happening Every Week
- Sedona Community Farmers Market, Sundays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 2201 W State Route 89A, Sedona
- Cottonwood Farmers Market, Fridays 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Old Town Square, 1042 North Main Street, Cottonwood
- Flamenco Music in the Courtyard, Sunday through Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
- Sunset Drum Circle, weekly, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, drums and chairs provided, all levels welcome
- Red Dirt Concert Series, Fridays 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Posse Grounds Pavilion, through the fall season
Coming Up Soon
- Restaurant Week Sedona, September 18 to 27, prix-fixe menus across the Verde Valley’s top restaurants
- “Beyond the Frame” Special Exhibition, on view through September 27, Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Uptown Sedona
- Ales on Rails, begins September 14 through October 31, Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale, Arizona craft beer tasting aboard the train
- Gold’n Delicious at the Spirit Room, September 18 and 19, 7:00 PM, Jerome
- Red Dirt Concert Series, continuing Fridays at 5:00 PM, Posse Grounds Pavilion
- Jerome Jamboree, September 24 to 27, camping, music, and food, Prescott Rodeo Grounds
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