Best Labor Day weekend parties in Phoenix 2026

Officially, Labor Day marks the end of summer in metro Phoenix, even if the weather doesn’t exactly cooperate.

Labor Day weekend is the finale for many of the Valley’s ongoing pool parties, including the popular Sun Sequence series at X Phoenix.

Poolside ragers aren’t the only action in Phoenix, Tempe or Scottsdale during this year’s Labor Day holiday weekend from Friday, Sept. 4, to Monday, Sept. 7. Latin dance parties, DJ sessions and other nightlife events are happening over the four-day stretch.

Here’s a guide to the best Labor Day weekend things to do around Phoenix in 2026.

Where to celebrate Labor Day in metro Phoenix

Labor Day Latin Explosion at Dave & Buster’s
Friday, Sept. 4, 9 p.m.
2000 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
R&B star Baby Bash headlines this Latin party at Dave & Buster’s in Tempe Marketplace. DJ John Blaze will drop hip-hop, R&B, reggaeton and old-school jams throughout the night. General admission tickets cost $44.52, while VIP tables are $268.61 to $321.96.

Labor Day Weekend Bash at Cactus Jack’s
Friday, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m.
4747 E. Elliot Road
Local ensemble Carmela y Más kicks off Labor Day weekend with its high-energy show featuring Latin-infused jams and modern hits. Bring your dancing shoes. DJ Musa Mind opens. General admission tickets are $17.85. Advance VIP seating is available by emailing carmelaramirez@cox.net.

Anchored
Sept. 4-6
W Scottsdale, 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Classic Old Town party spot W Scottsdale will observe the holiday in style. The Anchored party starts at 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday. The nautical-inspired poolside experience at the WET Deck will feature DJ-driven entertainment, handcrafted cocktails, VIP bottle service and a full weekend of themed experiences inspired by Cottontail Lounge’s coastal-chic vibe, including Permission to Board on Friday, White Heat on Saturday, Anchor Down on Sunday, and On Deck on Labor Day Monday. Day passes are available Friday through Sunday, starting at $50, with VIP tables, cabanas and additional experiences available. 

Above All at Allegra
Sept. 4-7
The Remi Scottsdale, 4415 N. Buckboard Trail, Scottsdale
It’s an all-day, all-night, all-weekend party at The Remi Scottsdale this Labor Day. The Above All at Allegra party runs 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Monday. Allegra Rooftop Pool & Bar will feature panoramic city views, live DJs, craft cocktails, poolside festivities and Moroccan-inspired décor. Daytime passes start at $50, with tables and private cabanas available for reservation.

Club Slayyy Pool Party at The Pemberton
Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m.
1121 N. Second St., Phoenix
The Pemberton’s Ibiza Pool will bump with electronic pop as DJ Trentperiod spins tracks by Slayyyter and artists like Charli XCX, Sophie, Kesha and FKA Twigs during this theme party. Will he include the unreleased Slayyyter track “Swimming Pool” in the mix? You’ll have to show up to find out. Advance tickets are $26.29.

Sun Sequence Season Closing Pool Party at X Phoenix
Saturday, Sept. 5, 3 p.m.
200 W. Monroe St., Phoenix
The summer pool party series on the X Phoenix rooftop wraps up its 2026 run with a locals-only DJ showcase. The season finale features 77Lemons and Avery Dahl, plus back-to-back sets pairing Oso Lōco with Hippo and Casti with Randy Perez. Tickets are $27.90 in advance and $29.97 at the door.

Groove Candy at The Womack
Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m.
5749 N. Seventh St.
Groove Candy’s Labor Day weekend edition on Saturday evening features local DJs setting the mood with hip-hop, neo-soul, dancehall classics all night. Ladies can get in for $7.18 before 10 p.m. with an online RSVP. General admission tickets are $12.51 per person.

AIROD at Warehouse 215
Saturday, Sept. 5, 9 p.m.
215 E. Grant St., Phoenix
The hard techno DJ and producer takes over Warehouse 215 to kick off local EDM promoter Relentless Beats’ three-month residency at Warehouse 215. The set takes place in the venue’s Grotto Room. Tickets are $30.38 and premium parking is $35.14.

LABORAVE Perrero Party! at Cobra Arcade Bar
Sunday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.
801 N. Second St., #100, Phoenix
Since there’s no work on Monday (for many folks, at least), Cobra Arcade Bar will host a holiday weekend block party. Local DJs Aja Cruz and Celine Fatale provide the jams. Admission is free.

Wax Motif at Maya Day + Night
Sunday, Sept. 6, noon
7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale
Australian-born DJ, producer and bass-house fiend Wax Motif will transform Maya’s Sunday afternoon pool party into a temple of boom. Tickets are $46.54.

Bat Beach: A Goth Pool Party at The Pemberton
Sunday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
1121 N. Second St., Phoenix
Tammageddon and DJ Tripvvire of the Bats in the Attic night bring a gothy affair to The Pemberton’s Ibiza pool over Labor Day weekend. They’ll spin darkwave, industrial, EBM, new wave and synthpop alongside guest DJs Noble Nova, Trent Perios and Bella Lune. Tickets are $16.88 and include one complimentary well drink, wine or seltzer.

Travesuras Reggaeton Party
Sunday, Sept. 6, 10 p.m.
Varsity Tavern, 501 S. Mill Ave., #200, Tempe
Touring reggaeton dance party Travesuras returns to Tempe on Labor Day weekend for a night of perreo action and dembow rhythms. Tickets $13.37, with free admission until 10:30 p.m.

Labor Day Weekend Pool Party at Alibi Rooftop Lounge
Sunday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.
108 E. University Drive, Tempe
DJ Tempo will be in the mix during this LDW affair at Tempe’s Canopy hotel with rooftop views, drinks and dancing. Swimwear is recommended. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Noizu at M Day + Night
Monday, Sept. 7, noon
7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale
House music DJ and producer Noizu, best known for the monster hit “Summer 91 (Looking Back),” headlines Maya’s Labor Day pool party. Tickets are $28.90.