Jan. 30, 2026, 5:03 a.m. MT
The 2026 edition of Mesa Music Festival, originally scheduled to transform the streets of downtown Mesa into Music City with performances on every corner for three days in early April, has been pushed back to the weekend of Oct. 15-17.
Mesa Music Festival is a free event that typically features upwards of 250 performances spanning multiple genres and is open to music lovers of all ages.
Attendees can expect an eclectic lineup featuring established and up-and-coming artists showcasing Arizona’s diverse talents, with artists from across the country rounding out the bill. No acts have been announced so far for 2026.
Last year’s festival was also postponed and eventually canceled.
Festival organizers did not immediately respond to questions from The Arizona Republic.
For more information, go to mesamusicfest.com.
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com.
