Reno Events in August 2026

2 events in August

Hot August Nights & Classic Cars

August is dominated by Hot August Nights — the world's largest nostalgic car event celebrating its 40th anniversary. Over 800,000 visitors descend on Reno-Sparks for classic cars, cruise nights, and rock 'n' roll.

Hot August Nights (40th Anniversary)Classic Car ShowsNevada State FairSummer Concerts

Pick a vibe

Highlights

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MusicAug 9FEATURED

Shinedown with Coheed and Cambria

Nugget Event Center

Rock powerhouses Shinedown and Coheed and Cambria at Nugget Event Center.

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FestivalAug 30 - Sep 7FEATURED

Burning Man

Black Rock City (via Reno)

80,000+ people pass through Reno en route to Black Rock City. Reno is the gateway to the burn.

All Events

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MusicAug 9FEATURED

Shinedown with Coheed and Cambria

Nugget Event Center

Rock powerhouses Shinedown and Coheed and Cambria at Nugget Event Center.

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FestivalAug 30 - Sep 7FEATURED

Burning Man

Black Rock City (via Reno)

80,000+ people pass through Reno en route to Black Rock City. Reno is the gateway to the burn.

Plus: Every Week in August

Monthly1st Thursday, 5-7 PMFREE

First Thursday at Nevada Museum of Art

160 W Liberty St

WeeklySundays, 9 AM - 1 PMFREE

Riverside Farmers Market

Idlewild Park

WeeklyMultiple shows per week

Laugh Factory at Silver Legacy

Silver Legacy (The ROW), Downtown

WeeklyWednesdays, 7 PMFREE

Trivia Night at The Brewer's Cabinet

475 S Arlington Ave

WeeklyMar - Sep (check schedule)

Reno Aces Home Games

Greater Nevada Field

WeeklyVarious (check UNR calendar)FREE

UNR Campus Events & Lectures

University of Nevada, Reno

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