Modesto Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Modesto, CA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Modesto throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 40 Upcoming Events
- 2 Events This Weekend
- 5 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 40
- concerts 17
- broadway 11
- Live Shows 21
- comedy 2
- family 4
- This Weekend 2
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Modesto events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Modesto Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Modesto
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 39
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — Concert: Super Diamond - The Neil Diamond Tribute at State Theatre Modesto,
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $72, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: KC and The Sunshine Band at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $92, Avg. price ~ $198, Tickets Available: 72. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Bored Teachers Comedy Tour at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,070, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — OTHER, Weekend Event: Alton Brown at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $158, Tickets Available: 87. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $175, Tickets Available: 95. Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — HOLIDAY: Irish Christmas In America at Foster Family Theatre at Gallo Center For The Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $57, Avg. price ~ $82, Tickets Available: 67. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — R&B / SOUL, Best Value: Tommy Castro And The Painkillers at State Theatre Modesto, 1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $59, Tickets Available: 62. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK, Best Value: Hell's Belles - Tribute to AC/DC at State Theatre Modesto, 1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $59, Tickets Available: 100. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Modesto Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $112, Tickets Available: 248. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $172, Avg. price ~ $414, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats
- Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $172, Avg. price ~ $325, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats
- Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Central West Ballet: The Nutcracker at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $172, Avg. price ~ $340, Tickets Available: 40. Select Seats
- Dec 20, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: David Archuleta at Foster Family Theatre at Gallo Center For The Arts, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $253, Tickets Available: 132. Select Seats
- Dec 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Mon — JAZZ / BLUES, Pay Later Available: Dave Koz at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $324, Avg. price ~ $1,071, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 31, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — HOLIDAY, High Demand: New Years Eve Funk Fest at California Ballroom, 432 6th St, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $752, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Jan 09, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Roy Orbison Returns at State Theatre Modesto, 1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $66, Avg. price ~ $94, Tickets Available: 99. Select Seats
- Jan 17, 2027, 5:00 PM Sun — ALTERNATIVE, Weekend Event: Five For Fighting & String Quartet at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $57, Avg. price ~ $95, Tickets Available: 222. Select Seats
- Jan 24, 2027, 5:00 PM Sun — LECTURE, Weekend Event: Theresa Caputo at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $81, Avg. price ~ $369, Tickets Available: 144. Select Seats
- Jan 26, 2027, 7:30 PM Tue — POP / ROCK: Bachman-Turner Overdrive at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $131, Tickets Available: 133. Select Seats
- Feb 05, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Jersey Boys at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts • 1200 seats, 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354, US. From $92, Avg. price ~ $191, Tickets Available: 232. Select Seats
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Modesto Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Modesto events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Super Diamond - The Neil Diamond Tribute
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
KC and The Sunshine Band
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 16
Nov 15, 2026 5:00 PM
Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 51
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Alton Brown
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 22, 2026 5:00 PM
Irish Christmas In America
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 14
Nov 24, 2026 7:00 PM
Tommy Castro And The Painkillers
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 27, 2026 7:00 PM
Hell's Belles - Tribute to AC/DC
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 6
Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 3
Dec 05, 2026 2:00 PM
The Nutcracker
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 2173
Dec 12, 2026 2:00 PM
David Archuleta
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 12
Dec 20, 2026 5:00 PM
Dave Koz
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 19
Dec 21, 2026 7:30 PM
New Years Eve Funk Fest
432 6th St, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 31, 2026 6:00 PM
Roy Orbison Returns
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 2
Jan 09, 2027 8:00 PM
Five For Fighting & String Quartet
1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Upcoming Events: 9
Jan 17, 2027 5:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Modesto. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Modesto right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Modesto rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Modesto?
Yeah — Modesto doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Modesto?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Modesto, CA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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