Renowned dance-punk act LCD Soundsystem and French electronic duo Justice lead M3F’s 2025 lineup, which features more than 40 acts across four stages and largely focuses on EDM and indie artists.
The long-running springtime music festival, which donates 100% of its proceeds to local charities, will include sets from Sylvan Esso, Girl Talk, Alvvays, Luna Luna, ALEXSUCKS, Hippie Sabotage and Chloe Tang. High-profile touring artists won’t be the only ones in the spotlight at M3F 2025 — local acts like The Hourglass Cats, Hyperbella, Goldwax Revival and Earth Surface People will also perform.
Beyond the local love, charitable vibes and live music, the festival will also offer art engagements and installations, a vendor village, a “cocktail experience” and after-parties. Here’s everything to know about M3F 2025.
What day is M3F 2025?
M3F Fest is on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8. What time is M3F Fest?
Gates open at 1 p.m. on Friday and at noon on Saturday. The event will end at 11 p.m. both days.Where is M3F in Phoenix?
M3F 2025 is at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd. The entrance to the festival is located on Third Street north of Indian School Road.
What does M3F mean?
The festival launched in 2004 as McDowell Mountain Music Festival. It was eventually rebranded as M3F.M3F 2025 tickets
Tickets are available at m3ffest.com/tickets. Single-day general admission tickets are $110 per day (plus fees). Two-day general admission is $185 per person (plus fees). Entry into the festival and access to immersive art experiences are included.
Single-day VIP tickets are $195 (plus fees). Two-day VIP tickets are $350. Perks include an express entry, access to lounges and front-of-stage viewing areas at stage, premium culinary options and a commemorative lanyard.
Can children attend M3F?
Yes. M3F does not have age limits and kids under 10 can attend for free.
M3F 2025 Friday lineup and schedule
Here are set times for March 7:- 1 to 2 p.m., STPHN (Valley Stage)
- 1:30 to 2 p.m., The Hourglass Cats (Vista Stage)
- 2 to 2:30 p.m., Pariah Pete (Daydream Stage)
- 2 to 2:30 p.m., Alice.km (Cosmic Stage)
- 2:30 to 3:10 p.m., Late Night Drive Home (Vista Stage)
- 2:35 to 3:05 p.m., Mo (Valley Stage)
- 3:10 to 3:50 p.m., Dev Lemons (Daydream Stage)
- 3:10 to 3:50 p.m., Braxe + Falcon (Cosmic)
- 3:50 to 4:40 p.m., Summer Salt (Vista Stage)
- 3:55 to 4:35 p.m., Right Rosemary (Valley Stage)
- 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (Cosmic Stage)
- 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., Orions Belte (Daydream Stage)
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Ricky Montgomery (Vista Stage)
- 5:35 to 6:20 p.m., Hyperbella (Valley Stage)
- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Slow Pulp (Daydream)
- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., LP Giobbi (Cosmic Stage)
- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Alvvays (Vista Stage)
- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ward Andrews (Valley Stage)
- 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., BadBadNotGood (Daydream Stage)
- 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Hippie Sabotage (Cosmic Stage)
- 9:35 to 10:50 p.m., LCD Soundsystem (Vista Stage)
M3F 2025 Saturday lineup and schedule
Here's a full rundown of performance times for March 8:- Noon to 1 p.m., Elwer (Valley Stage)
- 12:30 to 1 p.m., Chloe Tang (Vista Stage)
- 1 to 1:30 p.m., Goldwax Revival (Daydream Stage)
- 1 to 1:30 p.m., Bloom Phase (Cosmic Stage)
- 1:30 to 2 p.m., The Strike (Vista Stage)
- 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., Rosie's House Students
- 2 to 2:30 p.m., Alexsucks (Daydream Stage)
- 2 to 2:30 p.m., Frost Children (Cosmic Stage)
- 2:30 to 3:10 p.m., Upsahl (Vista Stage)
- 2:35 to 3:05 p.m., Earth Surface People (Valley Stage)
- 3:10 to 3:50 p.m., Luna Luna (Daydream Stage)
- 3:10 to 3:50 p.m., Monster Rally (Cosmic)
- 3:50 to 4:40 p.m., Confidence Man (Vista Stage)
- 3:55 to 4:35 p.m., GlamorPuss y Los Chingaderos (Valley Stage)
- 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., Doss (Cosmic Stage)
- 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., Eggy (Daydream Stage)
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Leisure (Vista Stage)
- 5:35 to 6:20 p.m., Black A.M. (Valley Stage)
- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Beach Weather (Daydream)
- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mindchatter (Cosmic Stage)
- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sylvan Esso (Vista Stage)
- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Polar Bears (Valley Stage)
- 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Girl Talk (Daydream Stage)
- 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Baynk (Cosmic Stage)
- 9:35 to 10:50 p.m., Justice (Vista Stage)
Getting to M3F in Phoenix
Steele Indian School Park is at Indian School Road and Third Street. The Central Avenue/Indian School station for Valley is next to the park. Fares are $2 each ride or $4 for a day pass.Parking
No parking is available at Steele Indian School Park. There are multiple parking structures within walking distance of the park, though, including the following options: - Park Central Parking Garage: 150 W. Catalina Drive
- 4041 Parking Garage: 4028 N. Second St.
- Phoenix Plaza Parking Garage: 21 E. Catalina Drive
- 4044 N. First Ave. Parking Lot
Where is the M3F entrance?
M3F Fest's entrance is located northeast of Memorial Hall at the top of the Circle of Life area.
Cashless event
M3F Fest is a cashless event. Only credit and debit cards will be accepted by the box office and vendors.M3F bag policy
All bags are subject to search by M3F security staff and must be made from clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot be larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 8 inches. Wallets, clutches and fanny packs that are 5 inches by 7 inches or smaller won't need to be clear.What can I bring to M3F?
The following items are allowed at M3F 2025:- Sunglasses
- Hats
- Earplugs
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Cell phones
- Non-professional cameras
- GoPros
- Hydration packs (must be empty when entering)
- Prescription medication in labeled container with matching ID
What's not allowed at M3F?
Here are the items that aren’t allowed at the festival:- Glass bottles or containers
- Outside food and drink
- Laser pointers or devices
- Weapons of any kind
- Selfie sticks
- Festival totems
- Hard folding chairs
- Wagons
- Drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Lighters
- Large backpacks
- Audio recording devices
- Professional photo or video cameras
- Drones
- Umbrellas (parasols are allowed)
- Stickers, flyers or solicitations
- Pets (with the exception of guide or service dogs)
