Your guide to VIVA PHX 2024 music festival: Schedule, tickets and more

When VIVA PHX returns on Saturday after a seven-year hiatus, the downtown Phoenix music festival will pick up where it left off.

The one-day event, last held in 2017, will feature 70 acts and 12 different stages, including such notable indie acts as Cuco Cannons, Coco & Clair Clair, Provoker, The Walters, Mick Jenkins, Freddie Gibbs and Mavi.

VIVA PHX, which launched in 2014, is also celebrating its 10th anniversary and will feature an enormous block party, a beer garden and dozens of local food vendors.

What time does does VIVA PHX start? How much are tickets? The answers to those questions and more can be found in our guide to VIVA PHX 2024 with everything to know about the festival.

When and where is VIVA PHX 2024?

VIVA PHX 2024 takes place on Saturday at multiple locations in downtown Phoenix. Here’s where stages are located at the festival:

• Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St.
• Experience Phoenix Block Party, Fourth Avenue and Washington Street
• The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St.
• Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave.
• Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave.
• Phoenix Masonic Temple, 345 W. Monroe St.
• Walter Studios, 747 W. Roosevelt St.
• Gracie’s Tax Bar, 711 N. Seventh Ave.
• Cornish Pasty Co., 7 W. Monroe St.
• The Abbey, 302 W. Monroe St.

What time is VIVA PHX?

VIVA PHX starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

How much are VIVA PHX tickets?

VIVA PHX tickets are available at vivaphx.com. General admission is $70 (plus taxes). VIP tickets are $170 (plus tax) and include fast-pass entry to each venue, access to an exclusive lounge and a VIVA PHX gift bag.

Viva PHX 2024 schedule

Here’s a complete rundown of when and where each band and artist is performing at VIVA PHX.

Arizona Financial Theatre
400 W. Washington St.

• 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., Breakup Shoes
• 8 to 8:45 p.m., The Walters
• 7:40 to 8 p.m., El Michels Affair
• 8 to 9 p.m., Freddie Gibbs
• 10 to 11 p.m., Cuco

The Van Buren
401 W. Van Buren St.

• DWLLRS, 2:45 to 3:20 p.m.
• Dreamer Isioma, 4 to 4:40 p.m.
• Cruza, 5:15 to 5:55 p.m.
• Provokers, 6:15 to 7 p.m.
• Coco & Clair Clair, 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.
• Crumb, 9 to 10 p.m.
• Cannons, 10:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Experience Phoenix Adams Stage
Fourth Ave. and Adams St.

• Marlon Funaki, 2:40 to 3:20 p.m.
• Kacy Hill, 3:50 to 4:30 p.m.
• Psymon Spine, 5 to 5:40 p.m.
• Los Esplifs, 6:10 to 6:50 p.m.
• Inner Wave, 7:20 to 8 p.m.
• Vagabon, 8:30 to 9:10 p.m.
• Zella Day, 9:40 to 10:30 p.m.

Crescent Ballroom
308 N. Second Ave.

• Owijo, 2:30 to 2:55 p.m.
• KJADE, 3 to 3:25 p.m.
• Psypiritual and Apetight, 3:30 to 4:10 p.m.
• S.A.M.N X, 4:15 to 4:50 p.m.
• Sadboi, 5 to 5:30 p.m.
• Na to Kel Smith, 5:40 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.
• Liv.E, 6:20 to 6:50 p.m.
• Zelooperz, 7 to 7:30 p.m.
• Lou Phelps, 7:45 to 8:20 p.m.
• Obai, 8:30 to 9 p.m.
• Pink Siiifu, 9:20 to 10 p.m.
• Mick Jenkins, 10:15 to 11 pm
• Mavi, 11:15 to midnight

Phoenix Masonic Temple
345 W. Monroe St.

• Twinstar, 3 to 3:30 p.m.
• Bummer Girl, 4 to 4:30 p.m.
• Jude Kellen, 5 to 5:30 p.m.
• Droll, 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.
• Veronica Everheart, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.
• Dogbreth, 8 to 8:45 p.m.
• Thumpasaurus, 9:15 to 10 p.m.
• Playboy Manbaby, 10:30 to 11:15 p.m.

Valley Bar
130 N. Central Ave.

• Secret Attraction, 4:10 to 4:45 p.m.
• 707s, 5 to 5:35 p.m.
• Cumgirl8, 6 to 6:35 p.m.
• Body of Light, 7:30 to 8:10 p.m.
• Black Noi$e, 8:30 to 9 p.m.
• NGHTCRWLR, 9 to 9:30 p.m.

Valley Bar Punk Rock Alley
130 N. Central Ave.

• Memory Ward, 2:30 to 2:55 p.m.
• Repression, 3:15 to 3:35 p.m.
• Yellowcake, 4 to 4:20 p.m.
• Get a Grip, 4:45 to 5:10 p.m.
• Magnum Force, 5:30 to 5:55 p.m.
• Bib, 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
• Glixen, 7 to 7:40 p.m.
• High Vis, 8 to 8:45 p.m.
• Show Me the Body, 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Gracie’s Tax Bar
711 N. Seventh Ave.

• Wheelwright, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Katie Mae, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Dirt Rhodes, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Dougie Poole, 9 to 10 p.m.

Walter Studios
747 W. Roosevelt St.

• Mother Tierra and Sean Watson, 9 to 10 p.m.
• Lance Fairchild, 10 to 11 p.m.
• Justin Jay, DJ Sueno and Djents, 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Apetight, 12:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.

The Abbey
302 W. Monroe St.

• C75525, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• Pariah Pete, 5 to 5:40 p.m.
• Karima Walker, 6:30 to 7 p.m.
• Djents, 7 to 8:15 p.m.
• Pijama Piyama, 8:15 to 9:30 p.m.

Cornish Pasty Co.
7 W. Monroe St.

• Arsen Nalbandian Quintet Presents the Music of Art Blakey, 9 p.m. to midnight

Where is the VIVA PHX box office and wristband pickup?

The VIVA PHX box office is located at Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St.

Light rail to downtown Phoenix

Multiple Valley Metro Rail stations are located in downtown Phoenix near VIVA PHX venues and stages. Fares are $2 per ride or $4 for an all-day pass.

Where to park

A multitude of parking options are within walking distance of VIVA PHX:

• Street parking: Spaces are $1.50 per hour and meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Use the Parkmobile app to reserve and pay for individual parking spaces.
• Parking structures: Dozens of structures and garages are located in downtown Phoenix. Prices vary.
• Valley Metro park-and-ride: Free park-and-ride lots are available along the Valley Metro Rail route.

VIVA PHX age limits

VIVA PHX is an all-ages event. Certain venues and areas are strictly 21 and over, including the VIP lounge, Walter Studios and Gracie’s Tax Bar.

Wristbands at VIVA PHX

VIVA PHX wristbands can be picked up at the box office next to Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St. Each wristband will allow access to each venue unless its at capacity. Lost or damaged wristbands cannot be replaced.

VIVA PHX bag policy

Bags up to 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches are allowed. Backpacks aren’t permitted. All bags are subject to search by security.

Where can I eat and drink at VIVA PHX?

VIVA PHX will offer food and drink from multiple award-winning chefs and vendors, including Bacanora, Progress, Pretty Penny, Bad Jimmy’s, Mi Catering, Otro Pizzeria, Cornish Pasty Co., Cocina 10, The REZ an Urban Eatery and Cartel Roasting Co. Downtown Phoenix also has a wealth of restaurants, bars and other dining destinations available.

Can I bring water to VIVA PHX?

Yes. You can bring one sealed bottle of water or an empty clear bottle to refill at water stations. Food and drink vendors will also have bottled water for purchase.

What else can I bring to VIVA PHX?
Sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, disposable e-cigs and vape pens are allowed at VIVA PHX, as are sealed packages of lip balm, gum or cigarettes.

What’s prohibited at VIVA PHX?

The following items aren’t allowed at VIVA PHX:
Outside food or drink

• Weapons, projectiles or fireworks
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Audio or video recording devices
• Refillable juice or liquid vapes
• Personal shade structures, tents or chairs
• Coolers, cans and metal or glass bottles
• Pets or non-service animals
• Hula hoops, flow toys, glowsticks or LED
• Wagons, bikes, carts or skateboards