Looking for things to do in Spokane this weekend? September 12 and 13, 2026 bring a packed calendar, with Boomjam Music Festival, The Magic of Motown, and Spokane Velocity FC all headlining, plus farmers markets, live music, and community events across the city. Here's everything happening, organized day by day, along with where to find the full local events calendar.
Already Underway This Weekend
A few multi day events are already running heading into this weekend, including the Spokane County Interstate Fair and two theater productions.
- Spokane County Interstate Fair: Runs September 11 through 20 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.
- Hole in the Sky: Runs September 11 to 13 at Spokane Civic Theatre. Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM.
- Mad Underground: Runs September 11 to 13 at Stage Left Theater, Downtown Spokane. Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM, Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Saturday, September 12
Saturday's lineup includes a major music festival, a rescheduled Motown tribute concert, and a full slate of markets and community events around Spokane.
- Boomjam Music Festival: Spokane Convention Center, Downtown Spokane.
- The Magic of Motown, New Date: The Bing Crosby Theater, Downtown Spokane.
- Deorro: Spokane Live! at Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino, West Plains.
- Sandy Williams Black Business Expo: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, Sprague Union District.
- John Pizzarelli Presents "Dear Mr. Bennett": Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, University District.
- Concerto Night, Brahms and Elgar: Barrister Winery, Downtown Spokane.
- Mike Goodwin: Spokane Comedy Club, Downtown Spokane.
- March for the Fallen 2026: Seven Mile Trailhead, Riverside State Park, North Spokane.
- Spokane Farmers Market and Liberty Lake Farmers Market: Coeur d'Alene Park in Browne's Addition and Town Square Park in Liberty Lake, both running their main Saturday hours.
- Cops, Cars and Cruisers: Liberty Lake Pavillion Park.
- Hands Across Spokane: Riverfront Park, Downtown Spokane.
- House Party: The Knitting Factory, Downtown Spokane.
- Dueling Pianos and Churchill's Live Piano in the Lounge: Ridler Piano Bar and Churchill's Steakhouse, both Downtown Spokane.
Sunday, September 13
Sunday features a professional soccer match, a mountain trail run, and a mix of live music, markets, and theater around the city.
- Spokane Velocity FC vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC: ONE Spokane Stadium, Downtown Spokane.
- Mt. Spokane Trail Run, 25k, 10k, 5k, and Kids Fun Run: Selkirk Lodge, Mt. Spokane, North Spokane.
- The Playboy of the Western World, Stage to Screen: The Bing Crosby Theater, Downtown Spokane.
- Arbor Crest Wine Cellars Car Show and Diego Romero Band: Arbor Crest Winery, Spokane Valley.
- Harvest Festival with Soul Proprietor: Mountain View Venue, Green Bluff.
- World Première for America 250, Visions of Humanity and Unity: Barrister Winery, Downtown Spokane.
- Summer Market: The Social Spokane, Spokane Valley.
- "The Unusual Ocean" Storytime by Meghan Jones: Auntie's Bookstore, Downtown Spokane.
- Comedic Cody Smith: Spokane Comedy Club, Downtown Spokane.
Where Can You Find More Spokane Events This Weekend?
VisitSpokane.com maintains a full, searchable calendar of local events, which is the best place to check for anything not listed here or for updates closer to the weekend. With 38 events on the calendar for this two day window alone, this list is a curated selection, not the complete picture. Event times and details can shift, so it's worth confirming specifics directly with the venue before heading out, particularly for anything with an admission cost or advance ticket requirement.
We Love This City
Spokane's calendar this weekend has something for nearly everyone, a major music festival, live theater, professional soccer, and farmers markets all within a couple of days. From all of us at Rios and Co Real Estate, we hope you get a chance to enjoy it.
Event details, times, and venues are current as of publication and are subject to change. Confirm specifics directly with each venue before attending.
