Unmissable Arizona Music Festivals 2026

Arizona is set to host a vibrant array of music festivals in 2026, offering something for every music lover. From expanded events to returning favorites, the state is preparing for a year filled with unforgettable performances and experiences.

Major Music Festivals in Arizona

Tucson Jazz Festival

The Tucson Jazz Festival will span nine days, showcasing world-class performances. The festival will kick off with Sergio Mendoza and Friends alongside the Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring Justo Almario. Other highlights include Cory Wong, Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap, Emmet Cohen’s Miles and Coltrane at 100, Kirk Whalum’s Songs of Change, and more. Venues such as the Rialto Theatre, Fox Tucson Theatre, and Hotel Congress will host these events. Details: Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16–24. Downtown Tucson. See website for ticket options. tucsonjazzfestival.org.

Gem & Jam 2026

After a brief hiatus, the Gem & Jam Festival returns to the Pima County Fairgrounds. With over 50 artists, headliners include CloZee, Tycho, G Jones b2b EPROM, and TroyBoi. Other performers range from Boombassador to Aireloosh and Ben Dro. Details: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 6-8. Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S Houghton Road, Tucson. $278.99 and up for a three-day pass. gemandjam.com.

Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park

Blink-182, Twenty One Pilots, and Mumford & Sons will headline Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park. Expanding to a third day, the festival will feature over 25 artists across three stages. Sports fans can enjoy interactive baseball activities and appearances by MLB legends. Details: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 20-22, 2026. Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway. $180 and up a day; $360 and up for a two-day pass; $350 and up for a three-day pass. inningsfestival.com.

Extra Innings at Tempe Beach Park

Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Dierks Bentley, and Hardy will headline Extra Innings Festival. This country-focused event features artists like Jessie Murph, Brothers Osborne, and Shaboozey. Sports fans can enjoy interactive baseball activities and appearances by MLB legends. Details: Friday-Saturday, Feb. 27-28. Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway. $170 and up a day; $275 and up for a two-day pass. inningsfestival.com.

System Overload 2026

Relentless Beats brings a new bass festival experience at Rawhide Western Town. Slander and Wooli top the bill, with other EDM acts including Liquid Stranger, Nghtmre, and Eptic. Details: Friday-Saturday, Feb. 27-28. Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, 19593 S. 48th St., on the Gila River Indian Community near Chandler. Price TBA. systemoverloadfest.com.

M3F Fest at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix

M3F will be topped by DJs Peggy Gou and Mau P. The festival promises an immersive experience with three new stage designs. Conceived as a team-building exercise for Wespac Construction, M3F donates 100% of its proceeds to charity. Details: Friday-Saturday, March 6-7, 2026. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. $90 and up for a single-day ticket. $160 and up for a weekend pass. m3ffest.com.

Boots in the Park at Gilbert Regional Park

Keith Urban tops the bill for this country music festival. Fans can enjoy line dancing, craft food, and whiskey tastings. Details: Saturday, March 21. Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Road. $84 and up. bootsinthepark.com.

Arizona Bike Week at WestWorld of Scottsdale

This celebration of motorcycles and music features live music, vendors, and stunt shows. Headliners include Black Stone Cherry, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, and Ted Nugent. Details: Wednesday-Sunday, April 8-11. The RockYard at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. $45 and up single-day admission Wednesday; $96 and up Friday; $99 and up Saturday. $192.60 weekend pass. azbikeweek.com.

Mesa Music Festival

Mesa Music Festival transforms downtown Mesa into Music City with free performances. No acts have been announced for 2026. Details: Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11. Downtown Mesa. Free. mesamusicfest.com.

Country Thunder Arizona at Canyon Moon Ranch

Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and Gavin Adcock will headline. The lineup also includes Waylon Wyatt, Ian Munsick, and Lonestar. Details: Thursday-Sunday, April 9-12. Canyon Moon Ranch, 20585 E. Price Station, Florence. $300 and up weekend pass. countrythunder.com/az.

VIVA PHX in downtown Phoenix

VIVA PHX will return as a six-day, multi-venue celebration of local culture. The festival features mostly free live concerts, culinary pop-ups, and industry meetups. Details: Tuesday-Sunday, April 15-20. Downtown Phoenix. Ticket prices TBA. vivaphx.com.

Reggae Rise Up Arizona Festival at Tempe Beach Park

Dirty Heads and Soja headline Friday, with Slightly Stoopid and an artist yet to be announced on Saturday. Rebelution and Stephen Marley headline Sunday. Details: Noon Friday-Sunday, April 17-19. Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway. $205 and up for a three-day pass; $135 for a two-day pass; $70 and up a day. reggaeriseup.com.

Breakaway Arizona 2026

Breakaway Music Festival, presented by Celsius in partnership with Relentless Beats, will return to Sloan Park Festival Grounds. Details: 3 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 24-25. Sloan Park Festival Grounds, 2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa. $112.92-$899.00. breakawayfestival.com.

Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Fest

The 33rd annual Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival features live performances, lucha libre, and traditional Mexican food. Details: 12:30-10 p.m. Sunday, May 3. First Avenue and Washington Street, Phoenix. $5 before 5 p.m.; $15 after 5 p.m. cincophx.com.

Goldrush: Midnight Riders at Rawhide Western Town

Relentless Beats brings the latest incarnation of the EDM promoter’s Western-tinged festival concept. Details: 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12. Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, 19593 S. 48th St., on the Gila River Indian Community near Chandler. $190 and up for two-day tickets. goldrushfestaz.com.

Pickin' in the Pines at Pepsi Amphitheater in Flagstaff

This is the 20th annual Pickin' in the Pines. The festival returns to Pepsi Amphitheater for three days of bluegrass and acoustic music. Details: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 18-20. Pepsi Amphitheatre, Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff. Ticket prices TBA. pickininthepines.org/tickets.

FORM Arcosanti

FORM will return to Arcosanti, the experimental arts community near Cordes Junction. Details: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11. Arcosanti, 13555 S. Cross L Road, Mayer, Arizona. Sold out. experienceform.com.