Viva PHX

Name: Viva PHX
Start: 2026-04-15
Location: Crescent Ballroom, 308 N 2nd Ave

Apr

Date

15 Apr (Wednesday)

Time

Wed, Apr 15 – Mon, Apr 20

Venue

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N 2nd Ave

Phoenix, AZ, United States

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📝 Useful Information

Viva PHX is an expanded six-day cultural and music festival returning to Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, from April 15–20, 2026. Originally a one-day event, the 2026 edition has evolved into a multi-day celebration featuring over 70 musical acts across more than 10 stages, along with culinary pop-ups, art exhibitions, and industry talks.

The festival's programming is spread across various iconic downtown venues:

The 2026 lineup features a mix of national headliners and local Arizona talent:

Performances and activations will take place at several key downtown spots:

Event Schedule & Highlights

Lineup & Performers

Venues & Locations

Tickets & Cost

•Wednesday, April 15: Opening celebration.

•Thursday, April 16: Cultural programming, including talks, art exhibitions, and industry meetups.

•Friday, April 17 – Saturday, April 18: Free downtown concerts and the ASU Pop Music Career Conference.

•Sunday, April 19: Viva PHX VIP dinner and community gathering.

•Monday, April 20: Closing celebration.

•Headliners: Interpol (performing April 17 at The Van Buren), Meat Puppets (performing April 18 at Crescent Ballroom), and DRAM.

•Other Notable Acts: Com Truise, Model/Actriz, Langhorne Slim, Destruction Unit, Fat Tony, and local favorites like Los Ésplifs and Pijama Piyama.

•Music Venues: The Van Buren, Crescent Ballroom, Valley Bar, Arizona Financial Theatre, Walter Studios, and Gracie's Tax Bar.

•Crescent Ballroom

•Block Party: The "Experience Phoenix" Block Party will be located on 4th Avenue between Washington and Van Buren streets, featuring live music and a local vendor village.

•Mostly Free: In a shift from previous years, the majority of concerts and activations are free to the public with an RSVP.

•Ticketed Events: Headlining performances, such as Interpol, require paid tickets.

•Official Website: For RSVPs, ticket purchases, and the full schedule, visit the official Viva PHX website.

•official Viva PHX website

Updated at 22 Mar 2026