Biggest 2025–26 Concerts in Phoenix: Full Calendar of Arena Shows & Festivals
PHOENIX — From hip-hop royalty to legendary rock bands and rising pop stars, the Phoenix metro area is preparing for a blockbuster 2025–26 concert season. Massive tours and music festivals are filling the calendar across top venues like Desert Diamond Arena, PHX Arena, Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Chase Field, and State Farm Stadium.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the biggest upcoming shows by month.
August 2025 Highlights
- Aug. 1: Wiz Khalifa headlines with Dom Kennedy, Earl Sweatshirt, and more at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- Aug. 3: Russ joins Big Sean and Sabrina Claudio at the same venue
- Aug. 8–9: Country favorite Chris Stapleton hits Desert Diamond Arena
- Aug. 14: Lainey Wilson plays PHX Arena while Slightly Stoopid plays Talking Stick
- Aug. 23: Big Time Rush brings throwback boy-band vibes
- Aug. 27: Punk fans rejoice — The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, and New Found Glory unite
- Aug. 28–29: Nelly and Lil Wayne perform back-to-back
- Aug. 30: The “Oldies 2 Souldies” event features Los Lonely Boys, Joe Bataan, The Altons, and more
September 2025 Standouts
- Sept. 6: Linkin Park rocks PHX Arena on a highly anticipated return tour
- Sept. 11: Chris Brown hits Chase Field
- Sept. 12–13: The Goldrush Festival returns to Chandler’s Rawhide Western Town
- Sept. 15: NBA YoungBoy storms PHX Arena
- Sept. 23–24: Laufey and Benson Boone perform consecutive nights at Desert Diamond
- Sept. 28: Jonas Brothers team up with Boys Like Girls in a massive pop night
October Brings Icons and Festivals
- Oct. 2: A double bill — Bring Me The Horizon and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony headline separate events
- Oct. 6–7: Back-to-back legends with Maroon 5 and Stevie Nicks
- Oct. 11: Sound Bites Music & Food Festival hits Gilbert Regional Park
- Oct. 22: Alice Cooper and Judas Priest unleash metal power
- Oct. 30–31: Kaytranada, Justice, and Junior H close the month with EDM and regional Mexican hits
November: Billie, MANÁ, Jazz and More
- Nov. 1–4: Ramon Ayala and Tate McRae offer genre variety
- Nov. 6: NBA YoungBoy returns for a second Phoenix stop
- Nov. 7–9: Arizona Jazz Fest highlights a full weekend in Glendale
- Nov. 15: Bryan Adams, Pat Benatar, and Neil Giraldo team up
- Nov. 18–19: Billie Eilish brings her power-packed live performance to PHX Arena
- Nov. 22–23: Jo Koy headlines PHX Arena, followed by Better Together Festival at Steele Indian School Park
Looking Ahead: 2026 Already Booking Big
- April 26, 2026: Third Day returns with a spiritual powerhouse show at Desert Diamond Arena
Why It Matters:
This year’s concert calendar proves Phoenix is more than just a desert escape — it’s a full-fledged music destination. With back-to-back arena shows, fan-favorite tours, and genre-spanning lineups, the Valley is becoming a must-visit city for national acts and global superstars.
Planning to see your favorite artist live in Phoenix this year? Let us know which show you’re most excited for at chicagomusicguide.com!