M3F Music Festival returns to Steele Indian School Park for its 23rd edition on March 6-7, 2026, bringing two days of world-class music, art and immersive festival layouts to the heart of Phoenix. Offering a glimpse into the next iteration of viral music and enhancing its stage, lighting and festival experience, M3F 2026 promises to deliver unforgettable performances and striking visual storytelling for attendees across three its dynamic stages. Known for its forward-thinking curation and art-first ethos, M3F continues to evolve as one of the most creative and community-driven festivals in the Southwest.
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Spread across 75 acres, three all-new stage designs will anchor this year’s festival, which includes headliners Mau P and Peggy Gou, joined by a dynamic lineup that spans a wide spectrum of electronic, dance, pop, and experimental sounds. Attendees can will get a dose of house and techno from Chris Lorenzo, Loukemann, RaeCola, Jigitz, and Sees00000, progressive electronic music from Big Wild, Polo & Pan, Rio Kosta, Of The Trees, Mild Minds, Nimino, 2Hollis, Tokimonsta, Satellite and Artemas, and indie- and pop-infused performances from Dora Jar, Cuco, Daily Bread, Magdalena Bay, Avery Cochrane, ThxBby, After and The Knocks. Adding further depth to the festival’s musical landscape are live sets such as Neil Frances Presents Club NF and genre-blurring artists like Elderbrook. It’s M3F’s most ambitious lineup yet.
Tickets for M3F 2026 are available at www.m3ffest.com. Festivalgoers can select from General Admission ($125), VIP ($285), and Artist Passes ($1,000) each offering unique access, premium views, and curated festival experiences. With a commitment to providing maximum value for attendees, M3F continues to prioritize an unforgettable weekend of music, art, and connection.
GENERAL ADMISSION (GA) – Two days of music, movement, and connection across 25+ performances and three stages, with access to art activations, local food vendors, bars, and official M3F merchandise.
VIP EXPERIENCE (VIP) – Premium viewing areas, two VIP lounges, craft cocktail bars, faster entry through an express gate, and full access to all GA areas.
ARTIST PASS (NEW) – A limited-capacity VIP+ option offering side-stage viewing for select sets, a private backstage lounge, premium restrooms, and an all-inclusive bar with cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic options.
Presented by Oh Wow Company, the Phoenix-based creative production studio behind M3F, Dreamy Draw, and Tempo, the festival is a testament to the company’s dedication to transforming ideas into large-scale, experiential realities.
“This year’s M3F is the truest expression of what the festival was meant to be,” says RJ Largay, founder of Oh Wow Company. “We’ve designed it as a reflection of culture right now, one that is art-led, energy-forward, and authentic. This next era is a chance to expand on what’s always made M3F special, building on two decades of vision without constraints. Every choice is about crafting experiences that connect, music, light, and design coming together to create something bigger than a lineup. Hopefully, it reaches a new wave of people who haven’t yet found their festival, and when they do, they’ll know this is it.”
This year, each stage introduces an intentional, visual and architectural story of light, texture, and sound. The Signal 33 at Cosmic Stage serves as a glowing centerpiece, featuring a suspended LED structure that interacts with reflections off the park’s water, while the Vista Main Stage surrounds fans with towering columns of color that respond to rhythm and movement in a synchronized visual landscape of energy from sunset to close. “We’ve taken half of our digital ad budget to reinvest into on-the-ground immersion, and when you walk in the gates, it’ll blow you away,” says Largay.
Entering its 23rd year, M3F continues to uplift Arizona communities through the M3F Fund, established in 2023 to provide grants to nonprofit and 501(c)(3) organizations. In 2024, the fund raised $750,000, including notable donations of $140,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for music therapy programs and $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona, reinforcing the festival’s mission of creativity through compassion.
