M3F Fest announces 2026 lineup

The annual festival is back and ready to rock audiences for two days of outdoor fun on March 6 and 7 at Steele Indian School Park. LCD Soundsystem and Justice were last year’s headliners. Every year, a new mix of acts brings new flair and flavor to this highly anticipated musical party.

Festival producers say the 2026 event is “built for music, connection and sound.” This year, 25 performances across three stages will feature high-level production features. Immersive art and creative installations are in the mix. Another new highlight is Signal 33 at Cosmic, an art-driven stage where sound and design unite to totally transfix the audience.

VISTA is the expanded main stage at the upcoming event and will feature massive lighting displays, bold visuals and two days of unstoppable energy.

Crowds of people flock to the M3F Fest every year for the music, naturally, but on top of the sounds, there’s an array of tasty food and beverage vendors, along with creative artists and makers selling their unique goods and merch. Local groups and organizations also host tables so you can find out about a variety of community efforts. If you want to volunteer for the festival, its organizers offer ways you can get in the mix.

The central Phoenix location is right off the light rail, making it easy to ditch your car for a day and not have to hassle with parking.

There’s another excellent reason to attend: the event donates its proceeds to local nonprofit organizations. Some of the benefiting charities have included Rosie’s House, Free Arts for Abused Children, Habitat for Humanity and Phoenix Rescue Mission. In 2024, Good Good Good Media reported that the festival had donated more than $4 million since 2004.

Presale tickets are available here, with a 2-day general admission option at $124.99, a 2-day VIP option at $295, and the 2-day Artist Pass for $1,000.

Here is the M3F Fest complete lineup for 2026:

• Mau P
• Peggy Gou
• Big Wild
• Chris Lorenzo
• Dora Jar
• Elderbrook
• La Roux
• Nimino
• Polo & Pan
• Rio Kosta
• The Knocks
• 2Hollis
• Avery Cochrane
• Jigitz
• Loukeman
• Mild Minds
• Neil Frances presents Club NF
• Raecola
• Salute
• Sees00000
• Tokimonsta
• After Artemas
• Bricknasty
• Cuco
• Daily Bread
• Magdalena Bay
• Of the Trees
• Thxbby