Innings Festival returns for 2026: Lineup, tickets and schedule

Innings Festival 2026 returns to Tempe Beach Park from Feb. 20 to 22 for its biggest swing yet.

The baseball-themed music festival will feature more than 30 bands across two stages, plus MLB player appearances and interactive activities throughout the park.

Mumford & Sons, Twenty One Pilots and Blink-182 are set to headline Innings Festival 2026. The lineup also includes Cage The Elephant, Public Enemy, Lord Huron, Goo Goo Dolls, Dashboard Confessional, Sublime, Grouplove, Big Boi, Peach Pit and OK Go.

Here’s everything to know about Innings Festival 2026 in Tempe, including tickets, daily schedule, parking and set times.

Innings Festival 2026 dates

Innings Festival 2026 is from Friday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 22.

Innings Festival location

Innings Festival 2026 takes place at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe.

Two entrances are available. The main gate for Innings Festival is located at the northwest corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue with a second entrance is at Rio Salado Parkway and Lakeside Drive.

Innings Festival 2026 Friday set times

• 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Fat Evil Children on the Right Field Stage
• 12:50 to 1:35 p.m., Tyler Ballgame on the Home Plate Stage
• 1:40 to 2:25 p.m., Congress the Band on the Right Field Stage
• 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., Marcy Playground on the Home Plate Stage
• 3:20 to 4:20 p.m., OK Go on the Right Field Stage
• 4:25 to 5:25 p.m., Grouplove on the Home Plate Stage
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Peach Pit on the Right Field Stage
• 6:35 to 7:50 p.m., Goo Goo Dolls on the Home Plate Stage
• 7:55 to 8:55 p.m., Myles Smith on the Right Field Stage
• 9 to 10:30 p.m., Mumford & Sons on the Home Plate Stage

Innings Festival 2026 Saturday set times

• 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., The Backfires on the Right Field Stage
• 12:50 to 1:35 p.m., Catie Turner on the Home Plate Stage
• 1:40 to 2:25 p.m., Deer Tick on the Right Field Stage
• 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., Vertical Horizon on the Home Plate Stage
• 3:20 to 4:20 p.m., Silversun Pickups on the Right Field Stage
• 4:25 to 5:25 p.m., The Fray on the Home Plate Stage
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Dashboard Confessional on the Right Field Stage
• 6:35 to 7:50 p.m., Cage the Elephant on the Home Plate Stage
• 7:55 to 8:55 p.m., Lord Huron on the Right Field Stage
• 9 to 10:30 p.m., Twenty One Pilots on the Home Plate Stage

Innings Festival 2026 Sunday set times

• 12:10 to 12:45 p.m., The Ramona Flowers on the Right Field Stage
• 12:50 to 1:35 p.m., Common People on the Home Plate Stage
• 1:40 to 2:25 p.m., Artikal Soundsystem on the Right Field Stage
• 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., Bowling for Soup on the Home Plate Stage
• 3:20 to 4:20 p.m., Eve 6 on the Right Field Stage
• 4:25 to 5:25 p.m., Switchfoot on the Home Plate Stage
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Big Boi on the Right Field Stage
• 6:35 to 7:50 p.m., Sublime on the Home Plate Stage
• 7:55 to 8:55 p.m., Public Enemy on the Right Field Stage
• 9 to 10:30 p.m., Blink-182 on the Home Plate Stage

Innings Festival ticket prices

Innings Festival tickets can be purchased at inningsfestival.com/extra/tickets. All GA-plus and VIP tickets include various perks, like access to viewing areas and exclusive seating. As of Tuesday, the only tickets available directly from the festival are Friday GA and Friday and Sunday GA+. Fans wishing to attend can get on the waitlist or buy a verified resale ticket.

These were the prices for all levels of passes:

• Single-day general admission: $180
• Single-day GA-plus: $310
• Single-day Centerfield Bleachers: $390
• Single-day VIP tickets: $595
• Single-day Platinum: $1,120
• Two-day VIP tickets: $855
• Three-day general admission: $350 and up
• Three-day VIP tickets: $980
• Three-day Platinum: $2,370

MLB players at Innings Festival on Friday

Retired major league greats will appear at the event. Here’s the lineup for Feb. 20:

• Dontrelle Willis, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Speed Pitch
• Brandon Crawford, 3 to 4 p.m. at the Batting Cage
• All Star Jam hosted by Jake Peavy, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Left Field Stage
• Jess Mendoza, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Speed Pitch
• Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster, 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. at the Left Field Stage
• Jake Peavy, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Batting Cage

MLB players at Innings Festival on Saturday

Here’s who will appear at the event on Feb. 21:

• Mark Grace, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Batting Cage
• Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster, 3:15 to 4 p.m. at the Left Field Stage
• Shawon Dunstan, 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. at the Speed Pitch
• Torii Hunter, 4:30 to 5:30 at the Batting Cage
• Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the Left Field Stage

MLB players at Innings Festival on Sunday

Here’s the appearance lineup for Feb. 22:

• Chris Sabo, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Speed Pitch
• Miguel Montero, 2:45 to 3:45 at the Batting Cage
• Jason Kipnis, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. at the Speed Pitch
• Eric Karros, 5:30 to 6:30 at the Batting Cage
• Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster, 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. at the Left Field Stage

Are kids allowed at Innings Fest?

Yes. Innings Festival 2026 is an all-ages event. Children 7 and under can get in for free with a paid adult admission.

Parking in downtown Tempe

Multiple parking lots and garages are located within walking distance of Tempe Beach Park, including the following spots (hours and prices vary):

• Tempe Beach Park Surface Lot: 250 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
• Marina Heights Garage: 300 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
• 201 S. Ash Garage: 201 S. Ash Ave., Tempe
• Hayden Ferry Lakeside Garage: 68E E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe

Valley Metro offers free park-and-ride lots around the Phoenix area next to light rail stations.

Extra Innings Festival bag policy and security

Festival attendees will be screened with a full-body pat-down by security personnel upon entry (children will only be screened with the consent of their parent or guardian). All bags will be searched before entry. Any bag larger than 6 inches by 9 inches must be made of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC. Anyone refusing to comply with searches by festival security will be denied entry.

CamelBak-style hydration packs are permitted and don’t need to be clear, but must be empty upon entry and cannot have more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.

Re-entry at Innings Festival 2026

Attendees can leave and re-enter the Innings Festival as many times as they like until 7 p.m. each day. Wristbands must be scanned by security upon exit to re-enter the festival.

Is Innings Festival cashless?

Yup. The Extra Innings Festival is a completely cashless event. Vendors and the box office will accept credit and debit cards and mobile payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay.

What’s allowed at Innings Fest?

Sun protection like hats and sunglasses, as well as a fully charged phone and comfortable shoes. Blankets, towels and sheets are also allowed into the event if you’d like somewhere to sit while watching performances. You can also bring in baby strollers, Frisbees, binoculars, consumer-grade cameras without detachable lenses and accessories, personal-size hand sanitizer and factory-sealed naloxone/Narcan kits.

What’s prohibited at Innings Festival 2026?

Drugs or paraphernalia, weapons (including baseball bats), fireworks, coolers, flags, banners, festival totems, chairs, inflatables, large backpacks or non-clear bags, hammocks, tents and umbrellas. Beyond that, drones are forbidden, as are chairs, hammocks, outside food or beverages, pets, selfie sticks, recording equipment or professional cameras, tents or shade structures and large chains or spiked jewelry.