Free Events in Reno 2026
No-cost concerts, festivals, markets, and activities · 21 events
Many casino sports books, Artown events, and community festivals are completely free. The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world's largest FREE hot-air balloon event.
BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival
THE ROW on Virginia St (Eldorado / Silver Legacy / Circus Circus)·Jun 19 - 20
Great Reno Balloon Race
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park·Sep 10 - 13
Riverside Farmers Market
Idlewild Park (2055 Idlewild Dr) — Sundays·May 3 - Sep 27FREE
Artown
Citywide (Downtown & Midtown)·Jul 1 - 31
Northern Nevada Day of Percussion Concert
Chamber Chorale
Hall Recital Hall, UNR·Mar 12FREE
Nevada Wind Ensemble & Concert Winds
Nightingale Concert Hall, UNR·Mar 13FREE
UNR Piano Area Recital I
Hall Recital Hall, UNR·Mar 16FREE
R&B Bingo with Mo Ayala
Reno Public Market·Mar 4FREE
Whole Lives Conference
JCSU Theatre, UNR·Mar 5FREE
Riverside Farmers Market
Idlewild Park·Apr 12FREE
Reno Jazz Festival
University of Nevada, Reno·Apr 23 - 25FREE
Reno Aces Fan Fest 2026
Greater Nevada Field·Mar 7FREE
Paint and Pop
Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU), UNR·Mar 16FREE
Latinx Howl
JCSU Plaza, UNR·Mar 17FREE
UNR Innovation Day
Pennington Engineering Building, UNR·May 1FREE
UNR Spring Commencement — Engineering & Social Work
The Quad, UNR·May 14FREE
UNR Spring Commencement — Science, Nursing, Medicine
The Quad, UNR·May 14FREE
UNR Spring Commencement — Agriculture, Liberal Arts
The Quad, UNR·May 15FREE
UNR Spring Commencement — Education, Journalism, Public Health
The Quad, UNR·May 15FREE
UNR Spring Commencement — College of Business
The Quad, UNR·May 16FREE
Every Week
First Thursday at Nevada Museum of Art
160 W Liberty St · Live music + drinks + galleries. Long-standing locals tradition.
Riverside Farmers Market
Idlewild Park · Year-round market with local growers, bakers, and artisan vendors.
Trivia Night at The Brewer's Cabinet
475 S Arlington Ave · Free pub trivia. Teams of 6 max.
UNR Campus Events & Lectures
University of Nevada, Reno · Free public lectures, art exhibitions, concerts, and campus events. Open to the community.