60 upcoming events near El Paso — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Music & concerts
June 6, 2026
8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Mountain Star Brewery · Paso, TX
Mountain Star Brewery
You can hear free live jazz on the Eastside as the Jazz Exchange brings its Jazz Around Town series to Mountain Star Brewery.
Music & concerts
June 10, 2026
7:30 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
You can relive the music of Rush performed live by a tribute act at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
Theater & film
June 10 to 12, 2026
7:30 PM and matinees
The Plaza Theatre · Paso, TX
The Plaza Theatre
You can catch the touring Broadway production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast over several days at the Plaza Theatre.
Music & concerts
June 19, July 17, August 21, 2026
6:00 PM
Convention Center Plaza · Paso, TX
Convention Center Plaza
You can catch free outdoor concerts downtown on the Convention Center Plaza, with Latina Legends in June, Noche de Cumbias in July and a Country Spotlight in August.
Music & concerts
June 19, 2026
8:00 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
Regional Mexican star Gerardo Ortiz brings his El Ejemplar Tour to the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
Markets
June 20, 2026
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
El Paso Convention Center · Paso, TX
El Paso Convention Center
You can shop the best of 80s, 90s and Y2K vintage at this one-day retro fest in the Convention Center.
Music & concerts
June 2026
Evening
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
The soft-rock duo Air Supply plays their hits live at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
Music & concerts
June 26, 2026
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Pecan Brewery and Grill · Paso, TX
The Pecan Brewery and Grill
You can hear live music with dinner and drinks as The Consequences Band plays the Pecan Grill & Brewery.
Community & civic
June 27 to July 4, 2026
Varies; July 4 finale 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Downtown El Paso and Fort Bliss · Paso, TX
Downtown El Paso and Fort Bliss
You can join eight days of free performances, festivals and a July 4 celebration at San Jacinto Plaza marking America's 250th anniversary.
Outdoors & nature
June 28, 2026
7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit · Paso, TX
Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit
You can join a guided last-Sunday-of-the-month morning hike on the Tom Mays Trail in Franklin Mountains State Park.
Theater & film
July 16 to 26, 2026
Paso, TX
For eleven days the El Paso Community Foundation fills the gorgeous Plaza Theatre and nearby venues with classic films, many of them free. It is one of the biggest classic movie festivals in the country and a beloved summer tradition.
Theater & film
July 16 to 26, 2026
Various
The Plaza Theatre and downtown venues · Paso, TX
The Plaza Theatre and downtown venues
You can watch classic films on the big screen for 11 days at the historic Plaza Theatre during the festival's 19th year.
Music & concerts
August 16, 2026
7:00 PM
Don Haskins Center · Paso, TX
Don Haskins Center
You can see rock legends Santana and the Doobie Brothers share the stage on their Oneness Tour at the Don Haskins Center.
Classes & arts
Opens September 4, 2026
Museum hours
El Paso Museum of Art · Paso, TX
El Paso Museum of Art
You can see contemporary art from both sides of the border at this free flagship exhibition opening at the El Paso Museum of Art.
Music & concerts
September 18 and 19, 2026
7:30 PM
The Plaza Theatre · Paso, TX
The Plaza Theatre
The El Paso Symphony opens its season with a program of Mexican classical works paired with a visual concerto at the Plaza Theatre.
Theater & film
September 24 to 26, 2026
Various
Downtown El Paso · Paso, TX
Downtown El Paso
You can take in one of the largest film showcases on the border over a three-day downtown festival.
Community & civic
October 3 and 4, 2026
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Downtown El Paso Arts District · Paso, TX
Downtown El Paso Arts District
You can watch chalk artists transform downtown sidewalks at this free public arts festival in the Arts District.
Theater & film
October 18, 2026
2:00 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
You can bring the grandkids to a live family stage show at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
Community & civic
October 24 to 25, 2026
Paso, TX
This long-running air show returns to Biggs Army Airfield on Fort Bliss with military jets, aerobatics, and aircraft on display. It is a full-family weekend and a signature El Paso event.
Tastings
November 7, 2026
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Downtown El Paso · Paso, TX
Downtown El Paso
You can sample fine wines and gourmet cuisine at the Grand Tasting of this long-running downtown wine and food festival.
Theater & film
November 19, 2026
7:30 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
You can catch comedian John Mulaney's stand-up tour at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing weekly
Varies
El Paso Public Library branches · Paso, TX
El Paso Public Library branches
You can attend free continuing adult education classes including ESL, citizenship and computer skills at the public libraries.
Lifelong learning
Weekly, ongoing
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
El Paso Public Library · Paso, TX
El Paso Public Library
You can practice a new language in a comfortable weekly conversation class hosted free at the library.
Community & civic
Pride month 2026
Museum hours
El Paso Museum of History · Paso, TX
El Paso Museum of History
You can view a free Pride-month pop-up exhibition on queer spaces of Chihuahua at the El Paso Museum of History.
Music & concerts
Saturdays and Sundays, ongoing (e.g. June 6, 7, 13, 2026)
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Zin Valle Vineyards, Canutillo · Paso, TX
Zin Valle Vineyards, Canutillo
You can sip wine to free live acoustic music every weekend afternoon on the patio at Zin Valle Vineyards.
Community & civic
Late November through December (annual)
Paso, TX
Each winter downtown San Jacinto Plaza becomes a holiday village with an outdoor ice rink, a lights parade, photos with Santa, and movies. It runs from late November through the holidays.
Music & concerts
Concert season, fall through spring
7:30 p.m.
Paso, TX
The symphony plays a season of classical concerts at the historic Plaza Theatre, with most performances starting at 7:30 p.m. There are six classical programs plus holiday concerts each season.
Markets
Sunday, April 19, 2026
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Keystone Heritage Park / El Paso Desert Botanical Garden · Paso, TX
Keystone Heritage Park / El Paso Desert Botanical Garden
You can shop crafts and culture alongside the City Nature Challenge at the El Paso Desert Botanical Garden.
Markets
Every Saturday, February to September
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Camp Cohen Water Park · Paso, TX
Camp Cohen Water Park
You can visit this outdoor artisan market every Saturday morning at Camp Cohen through the warm-weather season.
Senior programs
Ongoing
Varies
Various El Paso locations · Paso, TX
Various El Paso locations
You can browse a curated calendar of El Paso events and activities aimed at boomers and seniors.
Senior programs
Monday to Friday, ongoing
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
El Paso senior centers · Paso, TX
El Paso senior centers
You can play daily bingo and join themed dances, fitness classes and arts activities at the city's senior centers.
Dance & fitness
Saturdays, ongoing
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) · Paso, TX
Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC)
You can drop in for free salsa and bachata instruction followed by social dancing every Saturday afternoon at the MACC downtown, no registration required.
Classes & arts
Monthly, ongoing
Varies
Cantareras Craft School · Paso, TX
Cantareras Craft School
You can sign up for monthly classes and one-day workshops in ceramics and fine jewelry at this El Paso craft school.
Classes & arts
Sundays, ongoing
Afternoon
El Paso Museum of Art (Art School) · Paso, TX
El Paso Museum of Art (Art School)
You can hand-build and throw on the pottery wheel at your own pace during the museum's Sunday open ceramics studio.
Classes & arts
Ongoing
Varies
Fired Up Clay Co. · Paso, TX
Fired Up Clay Co.
You can take pottery classes, one-day workshops or get open studio access at this community clay studio in El Paso.
Music & concerts
Thursdays, June 4 to July 30, 2026
6:00 PM, doors 5:00 PM
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre · Paso, TX
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
You can enjoy free live music every Thursday evening all summer at McKelligon Canyon for the series' 16th season.
Dance & fitness
Fridays and Saturdays, mid-June through August
8:00 p.m.
Paso, TX
This outdoor musical tells the region's history with music and dance in a canyon amphitheater under the stars. Shows run Friday and Saturday nights through the summer with an 8 p.m. start.
Outdoors & nature
Ongoing
Varies
Franklin Mountains and area trails · Paso, TX
Franklin Mountains and area trails
You can join free group hikes around El Paso's trails with the local hiking Meetup community.
Outdoors & nature
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Begins 10:00 AM
Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit · Paso, TX
Franklin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit
You can take a guided educational hike that pairs a walk with learning about the desert landscape at Franklin Mountains State Park.
Pickleball & rec
Tuesdays and Thursdays, ongoing
Gym 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Chamizal Recreation Center · Paso, TX
Chamizal Recreation Center
You can show up for open pickleball play in the gym Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Chamizal Recreation Center.
Markets
Select Saturdays (2026 season posted)
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paso, TX
On select Saturdays the area around San Jacinto Plaza fills with farmers, artists, and food vendors from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market keeps a posted 2026 schedule so you know which weekends it runs.
Senior programs
Quarterly through 2026 (registration open)
Varies
Senior and recreation centers citywide · Paso, TX
Senior and recreation centers citywide
You can compete in athletic events open to everyone age 50 and over through the city's year-round Senior Games.
Markets
Saturdays, ongoing (e.g. May 30, 2026)
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Ardovino's Desert Crossing, Sunland Park · Paso, TX
Ardovino's Desert Crossing, Sunland Park
You can browse organic produce, fresh breads, jams and locally roasted coffee at the Borderland's original farmers market every Saturday.
Markets
Select Saturdays (June 6, June 20, July 11, August 1, 2026)
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
San Jacinto Plaza, Downtown · Paso, TX
San Jacinto Plaza, Downtown
You can shop local produce, art and makers on select Saturdays around San Jacinto Plaza in the heart of downtown.
Community & civic
Labor Day weekend (early September)
Paso, TX
One of the oldest Hispanic festivals in the country, Fiesta de las Flores brings music, food, and dancing to El Paso, traditionally over Labor Day weekend. Check the organizer's page for the exact dates and venue each year.
Community & civic
Sundays (in season)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paso, TX
Over on the west side, the Upper Valley Market sets up at Mesa Plaza on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop local food and goods, eat, and linger, it has a relaxed neighborhood feel.
Tastings
Saturdays and Sundays, ongoing (e.g. June 13, 2026)
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Zin Valle Vineyards, Canutillo · Paso, TX
Zin Valle Vineyards, Canutillo
You can do a guided enhanced tasting of local wines at Zin Valle Vineyards in the Upper Valley for twenty dollars.
Lifelong learning
Summer 2026 catalog (ongoing terms)
Varies
UTEP Memorial Gym, Room 102 · Paso, TX
UTEP Memorial Gym, Room 102
You can enroll in continuing-education courses designed for the curious mature community through UTEP's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing
Varies
El Paso Public Library branches · Paso, TX
El Paso Public Library branches
You can attend author readings, book clubs and technology classes hosted throughout the year at library branches.
Music & concerts
August 29, 2026
5:30 PM
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center · Paso, TX
Music & concerts
September 26, 2026
5 PM
El Paso Convention Center · Paso, TX
El Paso Convention Center
Way Out West Fest is El Paso's premier country music festival that promotes community, tourism and economic development by showcasing the diverse cultural characteristics, history and traditions within the Borderplex region. Join us in the heart of downtown El Paso, where the unique sights, sound...
Music & concerts
June 6, 2026
8 PM
El Paso County Coliseum · Paso, TX
El Paso County Coliseum
El Palomazo Norteño es un concepto original que reúne a Lalo Mora, Elíseo Robles, Rosendo Cantú y Raúl Hernández, cuatro iconos de la música norteña en un solo escenario. El cuarteto artístico ofrece lo mejor de sus éxitos y se ha convertido en el espectáculo favorito del público, quienes pueden...
Music & concerts
August 25, 2026
6:30 PM
El Paso County Coliseum · Paso, TX
El Paso County Coliseum
Music & concerts
June 19, 2026
8 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Music & concerts
July 17, 2026
8 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
Air Supply - A Matter Of Time Tour
Music & concerts
August 26, 2026
7:30 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening.
Music & concerts
September 10, 2026
8 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
The Mars Volta
Music & concerts
September 15, 2026
7 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
Seven & Theory of a Deadman: The Dead / Seven Tour Lineup: Sevendust, Theory of a Deadman, Return to Dust. Opener subject to change.
Music & concerts
September 29, 2026
7 PM
Abraham Chavez Theatre · Paso, TX
Abraham Chavez Theatre
Boz Scaggs Rhythm Review 2026
Theater & film
June 27, 2026
7 PM
UTEP Magoffin Auditorium · Paso, TX
UTEP Magoffin Auditorium
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