Looking for things to do in Spokane this weekend? August 29 and 30, 2026 bring a packed calendar, with The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival headlining both nights, Matt Rife on Saturday and Bill Burr on Sunday, plus festivals, live music, and food and drink events across the city. Here's everything happening, organized day by day, along with where to find the full local events calendar.
Starting Before the Weekend
- Craig Robinson: This stand up comedy run at Spokane Comedy Club, Downtown Spokane, started Thursday and continues through Sunday, August 30. Shows are at 7:00 PM and 9:45 PM, with a 6:00 PM show on Sunday.
- Serial Killer Speakeasy: This immersive experience at The Boxcar Room, Downtown Spokane, started Thursday and runs through Saturday, August 29, with time slots at 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM.
Saturday, August 29
- The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, Matt Rife: ONE Spokane Stadium, Downtown Spokane. Part of a two night outdoor comedy festival.
- Tacos Y Tequila Festival: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM in the Hillyard District.
- Jonathan Van Ness: The Bing Crosby Theater, Downtown Spokane.
- Emo Nite: The Knitting Factory, Downtown Spokane.
- The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Ruby River Hotel, Downtown Spokane.
- Candlelight, Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: Riverside Place, Downtown Spokane. A candlelit tribute concert.
- Cops and Kids Car Show: Balfour Park, Spokane Valley.
- National Jimmy Buffett Day Cruise: Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises, Idaho. Choose a 4:30 PM or 7:30 PM cruise.
- The Barnyard Bash at Dry Fly Distilling: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Downtown Spokane.
- Spokane Farmers Market and Liberty Lake Farmers Market: Both markets run their main Saturday hours, at Coeur d'Alene Park in Browne's Addition and Town Square Park in Liberty Lake.
- Green Bluff Music Series, Big Barn Brewing, and Beck's Harvest House Peach Party Weekends: All three continue in Green Bluff, with live music and seasonal peach themed activities throughout the day.
Sunday, August 30
- The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, Bill Burr: ONE Spokane Stadium, Downtown Spokane. The second night of the outdoor comedy festival.
- Superchrome featuring KŌSH: Arbor Crest Winery, Spokane Valley, part of the Summer Concert Series.
- Barrel Brawl, Whiskey Rodeo: The Knitting Factory, Downtown Spokane. A whiskey tasting event.
- Live Music at Maryhill: Maryhill Tasting Room and Bistro, Kendall Yards.
- Pasta Making 101 and Boards and Bubbles Charcuterie Workshop: Both hands on classes run at The Kitchen Engine, Downtown Spokane.
- Mimosa Flight Sunday: Liberty Lake Wine Cellars.
- Green Bluff Music Series, Big Barn Brewing, and Beck's Harvest House Peach Party Weekends: All three continue in Green Bluff for a second day.
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. Event times, ages, and details can shift, so it's worth confirming specifics directly with the venue before heading out, particularly for anything with an admission cost, advance ticket requirement, or age restriction.
We Love This City
Spokane's calendar this weekend has something for almost everyone, national comedy, local festivals, live music, and food and drink experiences across the city. 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.
