Two spring festivals.
Innings in Tempe, February 26 to 28.
Country Thunder in Florence, April 9 to 11.
Innings Festival runs three days at Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park, February 26 to 28, 2027. Country Thunder Arizona runs April 9 to 11, 2027 at AZ Talio Ranch in Florence. Dates, tickets and getting there, from each festival's own pages.
Spring festivals, soonest first
- Friday to Sunday, February 26 to 28, 2027: Innings Festival.Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park, Tempe. Three stages and more than 30 performances across the weekend. inningsfestival.com
- Friday to Sunday, April 9 to 11, 2027: Country Thunder Arizona.AZ Talio Ranch, Florence. The lineup page also lists a Thursday kickoff. countrythunder.com
Still open: daily hours for both festivals have not been posted. Country Thunder says its 2027 hours will be announced closer to the festival.
Innings Festival, in Tempe
- Where.Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park, on the north shore of Tempe Town Lake.
- What is on.Live music on three stages with more than 30 performances, spring training baseball activities, food and beverage vendors, festival bars, water refill stations and lockers with charging for rent.
- Tickets.1-Day general admission starts at $190, 2-Day at $380 and 3-Day at $350. The 3-Day GA+ ticket starts at $479 and adds a lounge and air-conditioned restrooms. Prices are tiered and the site says they increase. Layaway plans start at $25 down. Ticket page
- Kids.Kids 8 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
- Lineup.Posted on the festival's lineup page, subject to change. Lineup
Not posted yet: the festival has not published a daily schedule, a site map, bag rules or parking and rideshare details on its pages as of this check. Check its FAQ and app closer to the weekend.
Country Thunder Arizona, in Florence
- Dates.Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 11, 2027, with a Thursday kickoff listed on the lineup page. Lineup
- Where.AZ Talio Ranch, 20585 E. Water Way, Florence, AZ 85132.
- Getting there.The festival's partner, Stagecoach Express, runs shuttles with pickups in Mesa at 240 W. Baseline Road in front of the Walmart Supercenter and in Apache Junction at 185 W. Apache Trail in front of the Goodwill store. To book, call 855-982-2555. Uber and Lyft are available in Florence, and the festival recommends pre-booking. Onsite parking is limited, and the festival encourages buying parking in advance. Event information
- Tickets.All sales are final and the show is rain or shine. Admission is an RFID wristband mailed to you, and you must activate it before you go. Wristbands are non-transferable. Guaranteed tickets come only from Country Thunder or its official ticketing partner.
- Kids.Children 10 and under are free in general admission areas when accompanied by a valid GA ticket holder. Premium areas need their own ticket.
- Staying nearby.Camping is on site. The festival also sells hotel and ticket packages with $99 down.
Not posted yet: 2027 daily hours, ticket prices on the festival's own pages and the festival map.
The festivals, answered
What is the Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona?
A three-day music festival at Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park with live music on three stages, more than 30 performances, food and beverage vendors and spring training baseball activities. The 2027 festival is February 26 to 28.
When is the Innings Festival in 2027?
Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28, 2027, at Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park in Tempe.
How much are Innings Festival tickets?
As posted on the festival's ticket page: 1-Day general admission starts at $190, 2-Day at $380 and 3-Day at $350. The 3-Day GA+ ticket starts at $479. Prices are tiered and the site says they increase, so check the ticket page for the current tier.
Are kids free at the Innings Festival?
Kids 8 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
When is Country Thunder Arizona in 2027?
Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11, 2027. The festival's lineup page also lists a Thursday kickoff. Its 2027 daily hours have not been announced.
Where is Country Thunder Arizona?
At AZ Talio Ranch, 20585 E. Water Way, Florence, AZ 85132.
How do you get to Country Thunder from the Phoenix area?
The festival's partner, Stagecoach Express, runs shuttles from Mesa at 240 W. Baseline Road and from Apache Junction at 185 W. Apache Trail. Call 855-982-2555 to book. Uber and Lyft are available in Florence, and the festival recommends pre-booking a ride.
Does Country Thunder happen rain or shine?
Yes. The festival states that all sales are final and the show is rain or shine.
Are kids free at Country Thunder Arizona?
Children 10 and under are free in general admission areas when accompanied by a valid GA ticket holder. Free admission does not include premium ticket areas.
What music festivals are in the Phoenix area in spring 2027?
Two have posted 2027 dates on their own sites: the Innings Festival in Tempe, February 26 to 28, and Country Thunder Arizona in Florence, April 9 to 11.
Festival season is part of living here
From Tempe Town Lake to the Florence desert, the Valley fills its spring calendar. If you are weighing where to live, I can walk you through the areas near the events you would go to most and what is on the market there.
Checked 3 November 2026. Innings Festival dates, venue, ticket prices, kids policy and festival features: Innings Festival, tickets and lineup. Country Thunder Arizona dates, venue, shuttles, ticket terms, kids policy and hotel packages: lineup and event information. Photo: Tempe Town Lake at night, Jimmy Larry, Unsplash license. Dates, prices and lineups change, so confirm on each festival's site before you buy.