Set against the energy of spring training season, the Extra Innings Festival returns to Tempe Feb. 27-28, blending live music, baseball culture and Arizona’s signature outdoor lifestyle into one of the Valley’s most anticipated festival weekends. Hosted at Tempe Beach Park and the surrounding waterfront, the event captures the spirit of Cactus League baseball — where fans from across the country converge each spring to celebrate America’s pastime under desert skies.
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Pperformers scheduled for Friday at the Extra Innings Festival include country stars Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley. Saturday’s schedule is led by Kane Brown, Hardy, Jessie Murph and Shaboozey. There will also be appearances from Major League Baseball legends.
Created as a companion experience to the popular Innings Festival, Extra Innings leans even further into the intersection of music and baseball. While both festivals feature major touring artists, Extra Innings emphasizes interactive fan experiences, athlete appearances and programming designed to connect concertgoers with the excitement of preseason baseball happening across Metro Phoenix.
Innings Festival photos by George Lyons for AZ Big Media.
Festivalgoers can expect a full weekend of live performances, curated food and beverage offerings, and immersive activities that celebrate Arizona’s sports culture. The timing aligns perfectly with the influx of visitors arriving for Cactus League games, transforming Tempe into a hub where live music stages, batting cages and fan experiences collide.
Beyond the music, Extra Innings reflects the growing synergy between Arizona’s entertainment scene and its booming tourism economy. As spring training continues to draw fans to the Valley, the festival adds another layer to the experience — turning a weekend of baseball into a full-scale cultural event that stretches from stadiums to the Tempe Town Lake waterfront.
With its blend of nationally recognized artists, baseball storytelling and Arizona sunshine, Extra Innings has quickly carved out a distinct identity alongside Innings Festival — proving that in the Valley, the start of baseball season now comes with a soundtrack.
