Innings Festival 2026 Rocks Tempe with Top Acts

Thousands attend annual music festival featuring Blink-182, Sublime, and more

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Innings Festival 2026 took place over two days at Tempe Beach Park, drawing large crowds to see major musical acts like Blink-182, Sublime, Twenty One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, and many others. The festival featured a variety of genres, from rock to indie to alternative, and showcased both established and up-and-coming artists.

Why it matters

The Innings Festival has become one of the premier music events in the Phoenix metropolitan area, attracting thousands of fans from across the region to experience a diverse lineup of popular and acclaimed musical acts. The festival's continued success highlights the strong demand for live music entertainment in the area and the ability of the event to bring the community together around a shared love of music.

The details

Over the course of the two-day festival, attendees were treated to performances by a wide range of artists. On the first day, acts like OK Go, Congress the Band, and Peach Pit took the stage, while the second day featured sets from Silversun Pickups, Catie Turner, and Vertical Horizon. Headliners Blink-182, Sublime, and Twenty One Pilots closed out each night, drawing the largest crowds.

  • The Innings Festival 2026 took place on February 20-21, 2026.
  • The festival ran from 12 PM to 11 PM each day.

The players

Blink-182

American rock band known for hits like "All the Small Things" and "What's My Age Again?"

Sublime

Iconic American ska punk band that rose to fame in the 1990s

Twenty One Pilots

American musical duo known for their eclectic blend of genres including pop, rock, and hip hop

Cage the Elephant

American rock band that has found critical and commercial success over the past decade

Tempe Beach Park

Outdoor event venue in Tempe, Arizona that has hosted the Innings Festival since its inception

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“The energy at this year's Innings Festival was off the charts. The lineup was stacked and the crowd was so into it - it was an unforgettable experience.”

— Sarah Johnson, Longtime Innings Festival attendee (Instagram)

“Performing at Innings is always a highlight of our tour. The fans in Tempe bring so much passion and excitement, it makes for an incredible show every time.”

— Matt Shultz, Lead singer of Cage the Elephant (azcentral.com)

What’s next

Organizers have already announced that Innings Festival 2027 will take place on February 19-20, 2027 at Tempe Beach Park.

The takeaway

The continued success of the Innings Festival demonstrates the strong appetite for live music experiences in the Phoenix area. By bringing together a diverse array of popular artists, the festival has become a must-attend event that brings the community together around a shared love of music.