Winter and spring in the Valley can only mean one thing for music fans: festivals! To help you make the most of your money, we’ve created a guide to match you with the perfect experience.
For fans who still read Pitchfork
M3F, the Valley’s sole nonprofit music festival, boasts an impressive lineup featuring indie dance legends like LCD Soundsystem and reflective rock up-and-comers like Slow Pulp. March 7-8, Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix, m3ffest.com
For folks who regularly check the ESPN app
The Coors Light Birds Nest, spring training-themed Innings Festival, and the Extra Innings Festival all revolve around sports, making them great places to catch your favorite player in the crowd. Coors Light Birds Nest, February 5-8, Scottsdale Sport Complex Field No. 1, Scottsdale, coorslightbirdsnest.com. Innings Festival and Extra Innings Festival, February 21-22 and February 28-March 1, Tempe Beach Park, Tempe, inningsfestival.com
For hacky sackers
Reggae Rise Up has brought good vibes to fans in Florida, and now it’s Tempe’s turn to fly high and immerse itself in some island grooves. April 4-6, Tempe Beach Park, Tempe, reggaeriseup.com
For people who leave their hat on
Country fans scoot their boots south to Florence for Country Thunder, which features Keith Urban at the top of this year’s lineup. April 10-13, Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence, countrythunder.com
For the glow-stick crowd
Breakaway Music Festival, a multi-city EDM event, extends to Arizona before the weather becomes absurdly hot. April 18-19, Sloan Park, Mesa, breakawayfestival.com
