Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week features two rough-and-tumble – but wildly different! – festivals.
April 8-12
Arizona Bike Week 2026
Rev up your hogs and ride! Cody Jinks and Ted Nugent are scheduled to perform at one of the nation’s largest bike rallies, and Jason Bonham will pay tribute to his father, legendary drummer John Bonham, with a night of Led Zeppelin hits. In addition to the great music, attendees can enjoy demos, parties and bike and stunt shows. Check website for schedule. Rally passes start at $144. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, azbikeweek.com
April 9-12
Country Thunder Arizona 2026
Of all the headliners at this year’s four-day country music festival – which includes CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson, rising country artist Zach Top and legendary duo Brooks & Dunn – Gavin Adcock is the undisputed wildcard. For starters, you’d better wear a helmet, as beer cans and bottles will definitely start flying. He has also started feuds with several of his fellow artists, most notably Zach Bryan, who reportedly jumped a fence to confront the “Own Worst Enemy” singer last year. Attendees can also pick up a T-shirt featuring his mugshot, stemming from a reckless driving charge that inspired his song “Morning Bail.” Check website for schedule and ticket prices. Canyon Moon Ranch, 20585 E. Water Way, Florence, countrythunder.com
April 10
MercyMe
Not since the early ’90s, when Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith were at the top of the charts, has a Christian music act had so much success – and the Oklahoma band doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. 7 p.m. Check website for prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, desertdiamondarena.com
April 12
Colin Hay
Colin Hay, frontman of the iconic ’80s Australian pop-rock group Men at Work, will visit the Valley to perform the band’s classic hits, such as “Down Under,” along with selections from his award-winning solo work, some of which appeared on the soundtrack to the indie film Garden State. 8 p.m., Check website for ticket prices. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave. Tempe, 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com
April 12-13
Devo
A recent Netflix doc about the subversive art-rock band from Akron, Ohio, explained that its biggest hit, “Whip It,” carries much deeper themes than we let ourselves believe. The lyrics, which many thought were sexual in nature, were a satire of Reagan-era politics, inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s Gravity’s Rainbow. If you want to hear the song live, the group will play two shows before heading to Coachella. The first show will be at 8 p.m. at Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. The second will be at The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Check website for ticket prices. livenation.com
