What to Do Today in Mesa

Updated Thursday, April 9, 2026

Mesa is buzzing with a mix of cultural events, live music, and outdoor activities today. You can explore museums, enjoy farmers' markets, catch a concert, or relax in one of the city's beautiful parks. There are also job fairs and workshops for those seeking employment opportunities. The nightlife scene offers options from casual bars to dance clubs. Overall, it's a day with diverse options for entertainment and leisure.

1. SatchVai Band: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai & Animals As Leaders

Live concert featuring Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Animals As Leaders.

Mesa Amphitheatre

5:00 PM onwards

2. Mesa Music Fest

A free music festival featuring emerging artists.

Downtown Mesa, Arizona

11:00 AM onwards

3. Christian McBride Concert

Live jazz performance by Christian McBride.

Mesa Arts Center – Ikeda Theater

Evening

4. Usery Mountain Regional Park Hiking

Explore the desert landscape with 29 miles of hiking and biking trails.

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 North Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207

Morning or Afternoon

5. Arizona Museum of Natural History

Explore exhibits featuring dinosaurs, Native American dwellings, and more.

Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N Macdonald

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

6. Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum

View contemporary art exhibitions with a focus on traditional media.

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, 1 E Main St

Noon - 5 PM

7. Downtown Mesa Farmers Market

A year-round market featuring Arizona's best farmers, food artisans, and makers.

Mesa Arts Center

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

8. Power Road Farmers Market

A year-round market with a fantastic selection of fresh goods and sustainable products.

4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa

9 AM - 5 PM

9. Pedal Haus Biergarten

Enjoy house-brewed beer in a lively atmosphere.

Pedal Haus Biergarten

Evening

10. Cake Nightclub

Experience Mesa's vibrant nightlife with high-energy music and a captivating atmosphere.

Cake Nightclub, Mesa City

Evening

11. Riverview Park

Visit a popular park known for its playground and urban lake.

Riverview Park, 2100 West Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212

Any

12. Interview Skills for Success Workshop

Attend a workshop to improve your interview skills.

ARIZONA@WORK

10:30am - 12pm

13. Goodyear Job Fair

Attend a Job fair in Goodyear

ARIZONA@WORK

11am - 2pm

14. The Nile Theater - FULL CITY DEVOLUCION

Live music at the Nile Theater.

The Nile Theater, 105 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA

6:30 PM – 11:00 PM

15. Mesa Historical Museum

Explore exhibits related to Mesa's Native American heritage, pioneer history, and early 20th-century developments.

2345 N. Horne Street, Mesa, AZ

Various

16. Sneak at The Rosetta Room

Live music performance by Sneak.

The Rosetta Room

Evening

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