February 26, 2024
By Jason Keil
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week’s column features more festivals and a groundbreaking rapper with an anniversary.
February 27-28
Bad Bunny
The “Booker T” rapper held the title of the most-listened-to artist on Spotify for two consecutive years, making him the only contemporary musician qualified enough to fill the Footprint Center two days in a row. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
March 1-2
M3F Fest
Lane 8, Dominic Fike, SG Lewis, Gorgon City, and the best EDM and jam bands will take over Downtown for another edition of the non-profit music festival. Check website for set times. Weekend ticket packages start at $135. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, m3ffest.com
March 1-2
Innings Festival
The second weekend of the spring training-themed music festival, which takes place on the south shore of Tempe Town Lake, is a ’90s music lover’s dream. Headliners include Dave Matthews Band, Sheryl Crow and legendary Tempe group Gin Blossoms. There will also be an array of baseball legends visiting fans. Check website for set times and ticket prices. Tempe Beach and Arts Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, inningsfestival.com
March 2
The Phoenix Symphony: Music of Queen
The songs “Another One Bites The Dust,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are The Champions” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” get the classical treatment when the Phoenix Symphony plays selections from the catalog of the legendary band. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
March 3
50 Cent
Curtis Jackson, the rapper better known as 50 Cent, is touring to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
