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Concert Reviews

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Bruno Mars’ Phoenix concerts were a funky retro lovefest
Critic's Notebook

Bruno Mars’ Phoenix concerts were a funky retro lovefest

By Jennifer GoldbergApril 16, 2026

If you weren’t there, you missed out on one of the best shows of the year.

Phoenix Devo concert was a feast for the eyes and ears
Critic's Notebook

Phoenix Devo concert was a feast for the eyes and ears

By Tom ReardonApril 13, 2026

The new wave icons delighted multiple generations of fans on Sunday night.

Hanabie’s Phoenix show was a rocking study in contrasts
Critic's Notebook

Hanabie’s Phoenix show was a rocking study in contrasts

By Rodrigo CervantesApril 9, 2026

The all-female Japanese group electrified The Van Buren on April 7.

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Bob Moses, Cannons brought an ethereal dance party to Phoenix
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Bob Moses, Cannons brought an ethereal dance party to Phoenix

By Tirion BoanApril 1, 2026

The two bands began their Afterglow tour in downtown Phoenix with a night of disco and EDM.

Antonio Sánchez brought ecstatic drums to ‘Birdman Live’ in Scottsdale
Performing Arts

Antonio Sánchez brought ecstatic drums to ‘Birdman Live’ in Scottsdale

By Rodrigo CervantesMarch 30, 2026

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s award-winning film was even more dynamic with Sanchez’s live drums.

Peaches is back, and she’s not done shocking you
Critic's Notebook

Peaches is back, and she’s not done shocking you

By David IversenMarch 25, 2026

The electro-punk provocateur returned to Phoenix for a theatrical, boundary-pushing comeback show more than a decade in the making.

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Puscifer brought power and intensity to Phoenix concert
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Puscifer brought power and intensity to Phoenix concert

By Jennifer GoldbergMarch 23, 2026

Maynard James Keenan and the rest of the band beguiled the hometown crowd.

Extra Innings 2026: A lot of country and a little bit of rock
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Extra Innings 2026: A lot of country and a little bit of rock

By Teresa TraverseMarch 2, 2026

Recaps of the festival’s biggest sets, including Kane Brown, Shaboozey and Bret Michaels.

Innings Festival 2026: Recaps of the biggest sets
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Innings Festival 2026: Recaps of the biggest sets

By Phoenix New Times WritersFebruary 23, 2026

Blink-182 thrilled our inner teenager, and Big Boi brought ATL to PHX.

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Wooks, lasers and bubblegum acid: reviewing a weekend at Gem & Jam

By TJ L'HeureuxFebruary 13, 2026

A mostly sober romp through one of the biggest events for artists and EDM fans in Arizona.

Critic's Notebook

We watched Turning Point’s ‘All-American’ show so you don’t have to

By Carly May GravleyFebruary 8, 2026

A mess.

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Green Day tells ICE agents: ‘quit your shitty-ass job’

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 8, 2026

The Super Bowl LX pre-show concert tapped into timeless ‘American Idiot’ energy.

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Review: Bad Bunny brought Latin pride to the Super Bowl stage
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Review: Bad Bunny brought Latin pride to the Super Bowl stage

By Flor FranceschettiFebruary 8, 2026

The Puerto Rican star turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a cultural celebration with dance hits and surprise guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

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The Killers sparkled at last night’s Concert in the Coliseum

By Jennifer GoldbergFebruary 1, 2026

Opening with “Mr. Brightside”? Bold move.

Concerts

R&B singer Ray J celebrated 45th birthday at Casa Moreno in Phoenix

By Anwar NewtonJanuary 22, 2026

He made it to the Valley, following hospitalization a week prior.

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Sudan Archives transports Crescent Ballroom to another world

By Andrew DirstJanuary 18, 2026

The genre-bending artist brought a mix of electronica, hip-hop, violin solos and more to Phoenix on Jan. 17. 

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Duran Duran delivered vibrant, career-spanning set at Mortgage Matchup Center

By Amy YoungJanuary 6, 2026

These ‘wild boys’ rocked a fun, cheeky set for an arena of superfans.

Concerts

Leon Thomas took Phoenix to the church of funk at Van Buren show

By Anwar NewtonDecember 26, 2025

“We received the gospel of R&B at this late Sunday service”

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Violent Vira earned the keys to the alt-metal kingdom at her Van Buren show

By Matt LuDecember 11, 2025

A high energy mix of ‘dreamy melodies and guttural screams.’

Concerts

‘Stardust’ Danny Brown kept the rave pumping at Marquee Theatre show

By Anwar NewtonDecember 4, 2025

No longer the ‘Adderall Admiral,’ the rapper showcased his natural stamina at high-energy concert.

Concerts

MGK kicks off Lost Americana Tour with a fiery start in Phoenix

By Teresa K. TraverseNovember 19, 2025

The diverse set included a tribute to “Tickets to my Downfall.”

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Billie Eilish brought the house down in Phoenix

By Jennifer GoldbergNovember 19, 2025

It’s what she was ‘made for.’

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