Looking for things to do in Spokane, WA this weekend? August 1 and 2, 2026 brings one of the biggest concerts of the Spokane summer, a historic neighborhood festival in the Hillyard District, live blues and roots music across downtown Spokane, comedy, a community 5K at Riverfront Park, and a Pacific Northwest homecoming show for a global pop star. Here is every confirmed event organized by category.
🎵 Live Music and Concerts in Spokane This Weekend
Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour
📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026
📍 Spokane Arena, 720 W Mallon Ave, Downtown Spokane, WA
🎟️ Tickets required
Benson Boone returns to the Pacific Northwest on his Wanted Man Tour for what is expected to be a sold-out show at Spokane Arena on W Mallon Ave. Benson Boone is one of the most-streamed pop artists in the world in 2026 and this is the weekend's undisputed marquee event in Spokane.
Sara Evans: Live Concert
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
📍 Airway Heights Recreation Center, 11405 W Deno Rd, Airway Heights, WA
🎟️ Tickets required
Multi-platinum country icon Sara Evans performs Saturday evening at the Airway Heights Recreation Center on W Deno Rd, just west of Spokane on the West Plains. One of the strongest country bookings in the Spokane area this summer.
Nick Shoulders and The Okay Crawdad: Apocalypse Never Tour
📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 Knitting Factory, 919 W Sprague Ave, Downtown Spokane, WA
High-energy roots music, politically conscious songwriting, and yodeling country at the Knitting Factory on W Sprague Ave in downtown Spokane. A standout Sunday night option for the indie and Americana music crowd.
Ben Barton: Live Blues
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Iron Goat Brewing, 1302 W 2nd Ave, Downtown Spokane, WA
Authentic Mississippi Hill Country and Delta blues at Iron Goat Brewing on W 2nd Ave in downtown Spokane. A relaxed Saturday evening of craft beer and live music in one of Spokane's most well-known local breweries.
🎭 Comedy and Creative Experiences in Spokane This Weekend
Dr. Brady Smith Comedy Tour
📅 Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM both nights
📍 Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W Sprague Ave, Downtown Spokane, WA
🎟️ Tickets from $49
National-circuit stand-up comedy both nights at Spokane Comedy Club on W Sprague Ave in downtown Spokane. Dr. Brady Smith is the weekend's primary comedy event and one of the top nightlife options in the city Saturday and Sunday.
Pinot's Palette: Paint and Sip Sessions
📅 Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026
📍 Pinot's Palette, 1919 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA
Two distinct sessions available this weekend at Pinot's Palette on E Sprague Ave in Spokane:
- Saturday, August 1 at 12:00 PM: Family-friendly Watercolor Poppies class, open to all ages
- Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 PM: Adults-only Edgewood Sunrise paint and sip session
Registration required for both sessions. A creative weekend experience on the east side of downtown Spokane.
🎉 Festivals and Community Events in Spokane This Weekend
Hillyard Days and Big Sky Car Show
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 starting at 10:00 AM
📍 The Big Sky Bar, 5510 N Market St, Hillyard District, Spokane, WA
📌 Free to attend
One of Spokane's most historic neighborhood traditions returns to N Market St in the Hillyard District. The annual Hillyard Days festival features live BBQ, burgers, entertainment, and car show trophies. The Hillyard District is one of Spokane's oldest working-class neighborhoods and this festival has anchored the community for decades. Free and open to the public.
Family Promise 5K Run and Walk
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
📍 Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St, Downtown Spokane, WA
📌 Registration required
A community fundraiser to combat homelessness in Spokane, WA held at Riverfront Park on N Howard St in downtown Spokane. The Family Promise 5K includes food trucks and kids' activities in one of the most scenic outdoor spaces in the city. A meaningful and active way to start Saturday morning in Spokane.
Spokane, WA Weekend Event Details at a Glance
Here is a quick reference summary of all confirmed events for August 1 and 2, 2026 in Spokane:
- Benson Boone: Sunday August 2 · Spokane Arena, 720 W Mallon Ave · Tickets required
- Sara Evans: Saturday August 1 at 7:30 PM · Airway Heights Recreation Center, 11405 W Deno Rd
- Nick Shoulders: Sunday August 2 at 8:00 PM · Knitting Factory, 919 W Sprague Ave
- Ben Barton Blues: Saturday August 1 at 7:00 PM · Iron Goat Brewing, 1302 W 2nd Ave
- Dr. Brady Smith Comedy: Saturday and Sunday at 8:45 PM · Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W Sprague Ave · From $49
- Pinot's Palette: Saturday August 1 at 12:00 PM and 7:30 PM · 1919 E Sprague Ave
- Hillyard Days and Car Show: Saturday August 1 from 10:00 AM · 5510 N Market St · Free
- Family Promise 5K: Saturday August 1 at 9:00 AM · Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St
Have a Great Weekend in Spokane, WA
Benson Boone headlines Sunday at Spokane Arena on W Mallon Ave. Sara Evans brings country star power to Airway Heights Saturday evening. Hillyard Days fills N Market St with decades of neighborhood tradition. And live blues, roots music, and comedy round out one of the strongest weekends in downtown Spokane this summer. Eastern Washington summers are built for weekends like this.
Emiley and Zech at Rios and Co Real Estate are proud to call Spokane home. Have a great weekend.
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