Downtown Reno Partnership

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Phil's The Nutcracker: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2025-12-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-23 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
The stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual Nutcracker Ballet on December 19, 20, 21, 2025. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will be conducting the orchestra.
Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Kansas City Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local talent.
Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 19th at 8pm, December 20th at 1pm and 7pm and Sunday December 21st at 1pm and 7pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices are $33 to $72 with discounts for seniors and children.
A special Sugar Plum party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters.
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada’s largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.
Mark your calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.
For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600.
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Home for the Holidays: Greater Nevada Field
2025-12-23 17:00 - 21:00 | greater nevada field, 250 Evans Ave, Reno, 89501
NEW DATES

Due to popular demand, we’re letting it snow for THREE extra days this December!

In addition to our other dates, come see the magic at the ballpark at Home for the Holidays on Dec. 21st, 22nd or 23rd.

Learn more: https://www.milb.com/reno/events/home-for-the-holidays

Christmas Masses: St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral
2025-12-24 15:30 - 2025-12-25 11:30 | Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, 310 West 2nd St, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Come and join us for masses at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day!
Eve: 4:00pm (children’s focus), 6:00pm (bilingual), and 9:00pm with Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Catholic Bishop of Reno. (Come early at 8:30pm for Choir Christmas Carols before mass.)
Day: 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am (bilingual)

Bear Grillz - How The Grillz Stole Christmas w/ Vastive: The Apline
2025-12-27 21:30 - 23:30 | The Alpine, 324 E 4th Street, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Sat Dec 27 2025
9:30 PM

The Alpine
324 E 4th StReno, NV 89512

$25.21 – $41.68
Ages 18+

11th Anniversary and NYE Party: The Depot
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00 | The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery, 325 E 4th St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Depot’s 11th Anniversary NYE Party: The Golden Hour
December 31 · 9 pm to 2 am 🍸 The Barrelhouse at The Depot
The Barrelhouse turns gold for one night only. Open bar, small bites, photo moments, champagne wall, midnight toast, confetti blast, DJ, espresso martinis, and midnight dessert as we welcome 2026 in style.
Included:
Open bar • Champagne toast • Small bites • Golden Hour photo moment • Champagne wall • Confetti blast • Mini espresso martinis • Dessert • DJ set
Tickets:
Early Bird $99 through Dec 13
GA $120 Dec 14–27
Late $140 Dec 28–31
Gold accents encouraged. 21+
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-depot-new-years-eve-party-the-golden-hour-11th-anniv-tickets-1976995511795?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnlwILNjVSa90O_hqUGpqjCjjNLgdIe1N4I68kPyvO_6HSHw4bNqND5D2EeQI_aem_HiL_t2hWyGQZsBIK2xWroQ

Talib Kweli: The Apline
2026-01-10 20:00 - 23:00 | The Alpine, 324 E 4th Street, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Sat Jan 10 2026
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

The Alpine
324 E 4th StReno, NV 89512

$41.68
All Ages

Classix Series | Elgar Cello Concerto: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2026-01-24 06:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-25 14:30 - 18:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Showtimes:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24: Doors 6:00 pm, Concert 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25: Doors 2:30 pm, Concert 4:00 pm
From the depths of longing to the heights of euphoria, the Reno Phil and guest conductor Nicholas Hersh embark on a stirring pursuit of peace, where every note seeks solace, strength, and triumph. The journey begins with Grażyna Bacewicz’s Overture, a dazzling burst of orchestral brilliance that crackles with energy. She broke new ground as she continued writing music while war threatened to destroy her country. Davidson Fellow Zlatomir Fung takes center stage for Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a soul-baring masterpiece that speaks in whispers and echoes in eternity. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 brings the evening to a jubilant close, its relentless rhythms and soaring melodies sweeping us toward a finale that dances with unshakable joy.
ON THE PROGRAM
Grażyna Bacewicz Overture
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 op. 92 in A Major
Edward Elgar Cello Concerto op. 85 in E minor
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for 2025-26 Classix Series concerts at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts can only be purchased at this time as part of a Classix 6-concert subscription package. Single tickets for the 2025-2026 Season go on sale August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM. For information on group rates, or other ticket discounts, please visit the Reno Phil Ticket Information Site at renophil.com/ticket-info.

Disney on Ice Let's Dance: Reno Events Center
2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-07 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Reno Events Center, 400 University Way, Reno, 89501
Mickey and pals are rocking the DJ table at Disney On Ice and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with
Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas from King Magnifico. Roar with delight as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa step into the spotlight. Groove to ocean beats with Ariel and friends,
harmonize with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and sway to the rhythm of the waves with Moana and Maui. And the party really goes oﬀ the charts when guest DJ Stitch takes control. Get ready to turn up
the fun at Disney On Ice!

PRB Reno: Reno Events Center
2026-02-20 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Reno Events Center, 400 University Way, Reno, 89501
The top bull riders in the sport will return to the Reno Events Center on February 20–21, 2026, as the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT) once again brings high-adrenaline action back to northern Nevada.
Fans can expect to be on the edge of their seats as 40 riders go head-to-head with some of the sport’s most powerful animal athletes – bred for explosive power and agility – in a true test of grit, strength, and skill.
In 2025, when the PWVT last visited Reno, an energized crowd packed the arena to watch Pokey Houghton (St. George, Utah) secure his first-ever PWVT event win after riding two of the three bulls he was matched against.
Determined athletes just like Houghton will take to the dirt on February 20 and 21, on the hunt for an event win and the crucial Velocity Global points needed to punch their ticket to the PWVT Finals in May 2026.

Classix Series | Stravinsky’s Firebird: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2026-02-21 14:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-22 14:30 - 18:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Showtimes:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026: Doors 2:30 PM, Concert 4:00 PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026: Doors 2:30 PM, Concert 4:00 PM
Like a spell cast in sound, the Reno Phil conjures an evening in the pursuit of magic, where music shimmers, soars, and ignites the imagination. At the heart of it all is Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, bursting into a glorious blaze of color, rhythm, and enchantment. The journey begins with Jonathan Sokol’s What Trees May Speak, a mysterious and evocative soundscape where nature whispers its hidden truths. The night comes to a triumphant close with the dazzling Joyce Yang, whose breathtaking artistry transforms Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 into a tempest of passionate thundering chords, aching lyricism, and virtuosic fire.
ON THE PROGRAM
Jonathan Sokol What Trees May Speak
Igor Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1919)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 op. 23 in B-flat minor
TAKE NOTE: BOTH PERFORMANCES OF THIS CONCERT – SATURDAY AND SUNDAY- WILL BEGIN AT 4:00 PM
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for 2025-26 Classix Series concerts at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts can only be purchased at this time as part of a Classix 6-concert subscription package. Single tickets for the 2025-2026 Season go on sale August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM. For information on group rates, or other ticket discounts, please visit the Reno Phil Ticket Information Site at renophil.com/ticket-info.

Catology Cat Show & Expo
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | Circus Circus Reno, 500 N Sierra Street, Reno, 89501
Catology Cat Show & Expo is more than a cat show—it’s a movement to raise the standard of care for cats through education, action, and connection. We believe that better-informed breeders and more empowered pet owners can transform the lives of cats everywhere.
Catology Cats is launching a first-of-its-kind event that brings together cat breeders, pet lovers, educators, and the public for a three-day experience unlike anything the feline world has seen before. What sets us apart? Education—on every level. We’re offering professional development for breeders committed to responsible, ethical practices, alongside engaging, accessible education for pet owners who want to do right by their cats.

Classix Series | Mendolssohn Violin Concerto: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Showtimes: Saturday, March 21, 2026: Doors 6:00 PM, Concert 7:30 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026: Doors 2:30 PM, Concert 4:00 PM
Like a great masterpiece shaped by time and intellect, the Reno Phil embarks on the pursuit of knowledge, where music unfolds with curiosity, discovery, and profound insight. At the heart of the evening is Nathan Amaral, the first prize winner of the 2024 Sphinx Competition, whose artistry illuminates Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto—a work of exquisite elegance and fiery virtuosity, as if the violin itself is searching for truth in every soaring phrase. The journey begins with Autumn Maria Reed’s Robin’s Eye View, a vivid and imaginative exploration of the world from above. The night reaches its pinnacle with Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, a work Robert Schumann once prophesied as part of Beethoven’s legacy, declaring that Brahms, wielding his “magic wand,” would reveal “wondrous glimpses into the secret world of the spirits.” From its stormy opening to its triumphant, hymn-like finale, the symphony wrestles with struggle and revelation, culminating in an exultant resolution—a testament to the brilliance that emerges when passion and intellect collide.
ON THE PROGRAM Autumn Maria Reed Robin’s Eye View Felix Mendelssohn Violin Concerto op. 64 in E minor Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1 op. 68 in C minor
TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for 2025-26 Classix Series concerts at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts can only be purchased at this time as part of a Classix 6-concert subscription package. Single tickets for the 2025-2026 Season go on sale August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM. For information on group rates, or other ticket discounts, please visit the Reno Phil Ticket Information Site at renophil.com/ticket-info.

LP Giobbi: Cargo Concert Hall
2026-04-10 19:30 - 2026-04-11 01:00 | Cargo Concert Hall, 255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Date:
October 24, 2025

Location:
Reno

Venue:
Cargo Concert Hall

Address:
255 North Virginia Street

Price:
$ 38.00 USD
Fresh Bakin’ and Cargo Concert Hall proudly present LP Giobbi 360° on Friday, October 24, 2025, with special guests Mo’Steph, Maribel, and Emaze. Known for her infectious energy, genre-blending DJ sets, and piano-driven house beats, LP Giobbi will transform the room into an immersive dance experience you won’t forget. Doors open at 7:30 PM, music starts at 8:00 PM, and this event is 18+. Join us at Cargo Concert Hall, 255 N. Virginia Street, Reno, for a night of unforgettable music and movement.

Classix Series | Carmina Burana
2026-04-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-18 14:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-19 14:30 - 18:30 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Showtimes
Friday, April 17, 2026: Doors 6:00 PM, Concert 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026: Doors 2:30 PM, Concert 4:00 PM
Sunday, April 19, 2026: Doors 2:30 PM, Concert 4:00 PM
The Classix Series comes to a triumphant close in the pursuit of happiness, where the program echoes with freedom, resilience, and unrelenting joy. The evening begins with Bernstein’s electrifying On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite, pulsing with cinematic drama and raw intensity. The Reno Phil will proudly unveil a newly commissioned work by Michelle Isaac, written to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The work is inspired by the story of Mary Katherine Goddard, the only woman to sign the historic document—a testament to courage, conviction, and the power of a single voice to shape history. The season reaches its grand finale with Orff’s Carmina Burana, an exhilarating choral tour de force featuring the Reno Phil Chorus and a powerhouse trio of soloists, its thunderous rhythms and ecstatic melodies transform the concert hall into a whirlwind of fate, fortune, and unrestrained joy.
ON THE PROGRAM
Leonard Bernstein On the Waterfront: Symphonic Suite
Michelle Isaac [world premiere, Reno Phil commission]
Carl Orff Carmina Burana
TAKE NOTE: There will be 3 showtimes of this performance. The Saturday performance begins at 4:00 PM.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for 2025-26 Classix Series concerts at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts can only be purchased at this time as part of a Classix 6-concert subscription package. Single tickets for the 2025-2026 Season go on sale August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM. For information on group rates, or other ticket discounts, please visit the Reno Phil Ticket Information Site at renophil.com/ticket-info.

The Orchestra Moves – Free Family Concert: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Activities 10:00 AM, Concert 11:00 AM
Free Family Concert – Wiggles Welcome!
Get ready to move, groove, and feel the music at The Orchestra Moves—a free, fun-filled family concert with the Reno Phil! Music isn’t just something we hear—it’s something we feel and move to! Watch as the orchestra brings sound to life, soaring high and low, creating exciting patterns, and even making you want to dance in your seat! With interactive moments, creative movement activities, and plenty of surprises, this concert is the perfect way for kids and families to experience the magic of music together. Come clap, sway, and discover how the orchestra moves—you won’t want to sit still for this one!
The concert is 1-hr. No advance ticket reservation is required.
Lobby Activities: Enjoy special activities for children on the plaza and in the concert hall lobbies related to the theme of the concert, including a coloring station, craft station, and more. Activities take place from 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM for 11:00 AM concertgoers.

Movies With the Maestro: Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Showtimes:
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026:
Two showtimes – Doors 12:00 PM, Concert 1:00 PM and Doors 6:00 PM, Concert 7:00 PM
Experience the magic of the movies like never before with Movies with the Maestro! Led by conductor Laura Jackson, the Reno Phil will transport you through decades of cinematic brilliance, performing critically acclaimed film scores from Hollywood’s most iconic blockbusters. Revisit the greatest film soundtracks of all time, from the sweeping adventure of The Magnificent Seven and the timeless romance of Titanic to the epic heroism of The Avengers and beyond. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music that brings the silver screen to life—live in concert!
PLEASE NOTE: No images, film clips or other media will be shown. The Reno Phil will be in the spotlight during this all-music program. We do encourage themed attire, however prop weapons are NOT permitted at the venue.
TICKET INFORMATION:
Reno Phil Classix Series Subscribers pre-sale begins October 16 at 10:00 AM. Tickets are on sale on Monday, October 20 at 10:00 AM. For more information, including how to subscribe to Classix, visit https://renophil.com/movies-with-the-maestro.
