Phoenix’s festival scene thrived in 2024, drawing large crowds and featuring star-studded lineups. Highlights included annual favorites like M3F and Innings Festival, as well as the long-awaited return of VIVA PHX to downtown Phoenix after a seven-year hiatus.
Phoenix New Times photographers were on the scene at many of these concerts and festivals, capturing the energy and excitement of each event. Here’s a look back at our favorite concert photos from 2024.

Nick Hexum of 311 performs during the band's set at the 2024 Innings Festival on Feb. 23.
Jim Louvau

Flea leaps into the air during the Red Hot Chili Peppers' performance during the first night of Innings Festival 2024 in Tempe on Feb. 23.
Neil Schwartz Photography

Anthony Kiedis and the rest of Red Hot Chili Peppers close out the first night of Innings Festival 2024 on Feb. 23.
Jim Louvau

Michelle Joy of indie pop band Cannons during the second day of Innings Festival 2024 in Tempe.
Jim Louvau

Olivia Rodrigo rode around Footprint Center on a crescent moon during her concert on Feb. 24.
Jennifer Goldberg

Bruce Springsteen sings with Steven Van Zandt at Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on March 19.
Neil Schwartz Photography

Renee Rapp performs on the first night of the March Madness Music Festival at Margaret T. Hance Park on April 5.
Neil Schwartz Photography

Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys at the March Madness Music Festival 2024 on April 7.
Neil Schwartz Photography

"That's how you turn 60, motherfuckers," Maynard James Keenan at his Sessanta concert in Phoenix on April 16.
Jim Louvau

Cypress Hill delivered an awesome performance at Tempe's Marquee Theatre on May 5.
Alex Gold/5threel

Mick Jagger during The Rolling Stones concert at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on May 7.
Neil Schwartz Photography

The Venomous Pinks rip it up during the Girls Rock! Phoenix benefit at Yucca Tap Room in Tempe on May 17.
Mike Bengoechea

Guitarist Zak Loy of Live during the band's performance at Arizona Financial Theater on Aug. 19.
Neil Schwartz Photography