Summer is the prime season for big music festivals all over the country. Are there any summer concerts in the Phoenix area? An outdoor music festival in July or August would result in high demand for paramedics to take care of all the people who would suffer from heat exhaustion in 110°+ temperatures!
Even so, we have more than enough cool indoor venues to support the hottest bands and tours in the country. Even though the temperatures soar in the summer in Phoenix, Desert Sky Pavilion (formerly known as the Ashley Furniture Homestore Pavilion and Cricket Wireless Pavilion) is outdoors, with both reserved seats and grass. Be advised that it doesn't cool down much at night in Phoenix, but they use misters there. Occasionally the Mesa Amphitheater, a smaller venue, has outdoor summer concerts. At the other locations you'll be inside in air-conditioned comfort. The down side is that you won't be sprawled out on the grass, and you'll have to wear a shirt and shoes!
Tickets for some of these bands sell out quickly. If you can't find the tickets you want through the venue's usual ticket seller, you can try a reputable ticket broker like TicketsNow.com (Buy Direct) or Ticket Liquidator (Buy Direct). Buying from another source? Beware of fake tickets!
Here's what's happening in June, July, August and September in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
Phoenix Summer Concerts 2013 - June 1 through June 30
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Who: Masters of Funk
When: June 1
Where: Celebrity Theatre
Where to Stay Nearby: Central Phoenix -
Who: Imagine Dragons
When: June 3
(Buy Tickets Direct)
Where: Comerica Theatre, Phoenix
Where to Stay Nearby: Downtown Phoenix
More About: Imagine Dragons -
Who: Mumford & Sons
When: June 5
(Buy Tickets Direct)
Where: Desert Sky Pavilion, Phoenix
Where to Stay Nearby: West Phoenix (southernmost hotels) or Goodyear/Avondale
More About: Mumford & Sons -
Who: Alan Parsons Live Project
When: June 6
(Buy Tickets Direct)
Where: Talking Stick Resort
Where to Stay Nearby: North Scottsdale
More About: Alan Parsons Project -
Who: Jewel
When: June 8
Where: Ovations! at Wild Horse Pass Casino, Chandler
Where to Stay Nearby: Chandler Hotels
More About: Jewel -
Who: Cody Simpson
When: June 12
Where: Celebrity Theatre
Where to Stay Nearby: Central Phoenix
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Who: She & Him
When: June 18
(Buy Tickets Direct)
Where: Comerica Theatre, Phoenix
Where to Stay Nearby: Downtown Phoenix
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Who: Pitbull & Ke$ha
When: June 19
(Buy Tickets Direct)
Where: Desert Sky Pavilion, Phoenix
Where to Stay Nearby: West Phoenix (southernmost hotels) or Goodyear/Avondale
More About: Pitbull
More About: Ke$ha -
Who: Boz Scaggs
When: June 21
(Buy Tickets Direct)
Where: Talking Stick Resort
Where to Stay Nearby: North Scottsdale
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Who: Martina McBride
When: June 21
Where: Celebrity Theatre
Where to Stay Nearby: Central Phoenix
More About: Martina McBride -
Who: Cyndi Lauper
When: June 22
(Buy Tickets Direct)
Where: Talking Stick Resort
Where to Stay Nearby: North Scottsdale
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Who: Big Time Rush
When: June 25
(Buy Tickets Direct)
Where: Desert Sky Pavilion, Phoenix
Where to Stay Nearby: West Phoenix (southernmost hotels) or Goodyear/Avondale
More About: Big Time Rush -
Who: Kendrick Lamar
When: June 26
Where: Mesa Amphitheater, Mesa
Where to Stay Nearby: Downtown Mesa
More About: Kendrick Lamar
Page 1: Phoenix Summer Band Concerts - June 1 thru June 30
Page 2: Phoenix Summer Band Concerts - July 1 thru July 31
Page 3: Phoenix Summer Band Concerts - August 1 thru August 31
Page 4: Phoenix Summer Band Concerts - September 1 thru September 30
Of course, we also have theatre and family entertainment around town. You can check the June, July, August and September concert calendars to see what else is going on this summer.
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
