Chris Brown and Usher take over the Sun Bowl Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, for their R&B Tour. Tickets are still available.
This weekend marks the 19th year of Chalk the Block, the region’s largest public arts festival, which brings nearly 200 artists and more than 45,000 visitors to Downtown El Paso.
This year, sponsor Raiz Federal Credit Union is introducing exciting new activities and giveaways, including the debut of the Raiz Money Machine and a community mural wall, as well as hands-on fun for all ages. Festival attendees can win special prizes and contribute to a collaborative art experience that highlights what makes El Paso thrive.
Here are more details about these and other things to do in the El Paso area.
Chayanne at Don Haskins Center
Latin pop singer and composer Chayanne brings his Bailemos Otra Vez show at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets starting at $73.50 plus fees are available at Ticketmaster.com and the UTEP Box Office.
Chris Brown & Usher
Usher performs at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 29, 2026.
Chris Brown and Usher bring their R&B Tour to the Sun Bowl Stadium at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Concert tickets are still available at the UTEP Box Office and via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets in front of the pit start at $512.40 plus fees. Standard tickets are also available for $99.95 plus fees.
Chalk the Block returns this weekend
Downtown will become a giant canvas during the 19th annual Chalk the Block from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in the El Paso Arts Downtown District.
El Paso artist Adrian Lopez painted Pico y Pala (Pick ax and shovel), a mural on a wall in front of the El Paso convention center along Santa Fe. He will be painting at Chalk the Block 2025.
The event is free and includes family-friendly activities, street art and installations throughout the Downtown Arts District, including the El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History and Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC).
Marshmello at the Elmont
One of the biggest nights of the season at The Elmont happens at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 with Marshmello at 240 W. Castellano Drive. Tier 3 tickets for Marshmello are officially sold out; however, a limited number of End of Season final release tickets have opened. This is a 21+ show. Tickets are $60 plus fees, available at elmontsocial.com
Raymond Orta at Sunland Park Casino
Comedian Raymond Orta will bring his stand-up shows Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3, to Sunland Park Casino, 1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park, N.M.
General Admission tickets are $22.50, and Premium seats, located in the first two rows, are $42.00; both are available online. The Turf Club Comedy Club requires a two-drink minimum for all guests. All guests must be 21 years of age.
15th Annual Rocking the Rez
The 15th Annual Rocking the Rez Powwow 2026 will be Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Pakitu Community Park, 601 Tiwa Blvd. The gourd dances start at 11:30 a.m. both days. Native American vendors offer jewelry, handwoven rugs, beadwork, pottery, and instruments. Free admission.
Native American vendors offer jewelry, handwoven rugs, beadwork, pottery, and instruments at the 14th annual Rocking the Rez Pow Wow at Pakitu Community Park in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
Mariachazo
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán will perform their Mariachazo Tour show at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets starting at $155 plus fees are available at Ticketmaster.com.
St. Sharbel Lebanese Festival
The St. Sharbel Lebanese Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at 851 Thorn Ave. The festival includes great food, music, dancing, and plenty of family fun.
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society Festival
The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society Festival will feature a variety of bands from Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 1-4 at the Plaza de Mesilla. The Mesilla Plaza is in the center of town, bounded by Calle de Principal, Calle de Parian, Calle de Guadalupe, and Calle de Santiago.
Latin Jazz night starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. Smooth jazz starts at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and traditional jazz starts at noon Sunday, Oct. 4.
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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @eptmaria.bsky.social on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok.
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