Events in Sedona
 any well-known festivals and signature events take place in Sedona throughout the year, like Jazz on the Rocks, Red Rock Fantasy, Sedona Film Festival, Tlaquepaque’s Festival of Lights and the latest popular event, the Sedona Marathon. Sedona comes alive with excitement and celebration, welcoming visitors from around the world. Consider planning your next vacation at Sedona Reál Inn and Suites to coincide with one of our memorable and fun-filled weekends. Here are some exciting possibilities to consider:
Jazz on the Rocks September
Sedona Jazz on the Rocks, Founded in 1981 gives grants to young aspiring musicians and preserves jazz for future generations through education and performance. For four days its annual September Jazz Festival brings some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians to various venues around Sedona.
Red Rock Fantasy November to January
A magical event for the young and young at heart! Over a million lights dazzle visitors who stroll the resort grounds of ILX’s Los Abrigados. Close to fifty whimsical and highly creative holiday displays are fabricated by families from the Southwest, depicting festive seasonal themes. Everyone gets to vote on his or her favorites too!
Festival of Lights Early December
The beautiful Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is set aglow with the lighting of 6000 luminarias by hundreds of participants. Filling all the courtyards, walkways and parapets with golden light, this is truly one of the most memorable among all Sedona events. Fantastic choral ensembles, carolers, musicians, and dancers bring to life the wonders of the holiday season.
The Sedona Marathon February
The Sedona Marathon has enlivened and thrilled the city bringing in hundreds of runners and enthusiasts from all over the country. A full marathon, half marathon, and a 5k opens participation up for everyone. Running in Red Rock country has got to be life-altering and for this high-energy, world-class marathon, Sedona is the perfect venue.
Sedona International Film Festival February/March
For five days generally the first weekend in March, Sedona is transformed into a haven for independent and documentary film buffs. It gets bigger and better every year with over 125 films, including foreign films, shorts, animation and student films. Celebrities come to present their films and conduct workshops on filmmaking. No doubt Sedona in the very near future will become one of the film festivals that launches great films and new careers.
Sedona Taste June
Many of the finest restaurants in Sedona participate in this ever-popular fundraising event where fantastic food tastings, wine samplings, entertainment lure townspeople and visitors from all over. Situated along Oak Creek under the giant sycamore trees at Los Abrigados resort, it’s a must do event. A silent benefit auction featuring fine bottles of wine, dining experiences, art, jewelry, travel packages and more help fund the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona.
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