Phoenix-area concert calendar for 2026 highlights major stadium, arena and festival bookings across the Valley
A packed 2026 live-music slate takes shape across Phoenix and Glendale
The Phoenix metro area’s 2026 concert calendar is forming around a mix of stadium-scale tours, arena runs and multi-artist events, with multiple venues in Phoenix and Glendale hosting high-capacity shows. Early listings place several of the year’s largest bookings at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale and the downtown arena now branded as Mortgage Matchup Center.
Stadium and ballpark dates anchor the summer and early fall
One of the year’s biggest capacity plays is scheduled for State Farm Stadium on June 13, 2026, where Ed Sheeran is set to open the North American stadium leg of his LOOP Tour. Later in the year, the same venue is slated to host Zach Bryan on September 5, 2026.
In downtown Phoenix, Chase Field has a major rock booking on the calendar: My Chemical Romance is scheduled to bring its “The Black Parade 2026” tour to the ballpark on September 6, 2026, with Jimmy Eat World listed as special guest. The date positions the venue for another large-scale concert weekend in early September.
Major arena routing points to a busy first quarter
Large arena tours are also scheduled to move through the Valley in the opening months of the year. Duran Duran is set for January 5, 2026, at the downtown arena. In Glendale, Lady Gaga is scheduled to play Desert Diamond Arena on February 14 and 15, 2026. Cardi B is slated for March 1, 2026, at the downtown arena, followed by Nine Inch Nails at Desert Diamond Arena on March 6, 2026.
While tours can shift as productions finalize routing and logistics, these dates reflect a pattern common to major markets: multiple nights for high-demand pop acts and clustered arena bookings that keep crews moving efficiently between West Coast and Southwest stops.
Festival-style and multi-artist events add variety
Beyond single-artist tours, at least one touring country festival is scheduled for the Valley. “Boots in the Park” is set for March 21, 2026, with a lineup including Keith Urban, Dustin Lynch, Mitchell Tenpenny, Mackenzie Carpenter and Bryan Martin.
Key 2026 dates currently on the calendar
- Jan. 5: Duran Duran — downtown arena (Phoenix)
- Feb. 14–15: Lady Gaga — Desert Diamond Arena (Glendale)
- March 1: Cardi B — downtown arena (Phoenix)
- March 6: Nine Inch Nails — Desert Diamond Arena (Glendale)
- March 21: Boots in the Park — country festival date in the Valley
- June 13: Ed Sheeran — State Farm Stadium (Glendale)
- Sept. 5: Zach Bryan — State Farm Stadium (Glendale)
- Sept. 6: My Chemical Romance — Chase Field (Phoenix)
With stadium and arena venues both active, the Valley’s 2026 schedule is being built around high-capacity weekends and multi-night tour stops.
Ticketing timelines, support acts and start times vary by event and may change; attendees typically need to confirm final details through venue event pages as show dates approach.