What's Happening?
The Extra Innings Festival, a country music offshoot of the Innings Festival, will take place at Tempe Beach Park on February 27-28, 2026. Headliners include Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Dierks Bentley, and Hardy. The festival will feature performances by
Jessie Murph, Brothers Osborne, and Bret Michaels, among others, across three stages with no overlapping sets. Attendees can enjoy interactive baseball activities and appearances by MLB legends like Darryl Strawberry and Kerry Wood. Presale tickets will be available starting September 18.
Why It's Important?
The Extra Innings Festival highlights the growing trend of genre-specific music festivals, catering to country music fans while maintaining the Innings Festival's unique blend of music and sports. This event provides a platform for country artists to reach new audiences and strengthens Tempe's reputation as a cultural hub. The festival's focus on baseball activities and appearances by sports legends adds a distinctive element, appealing to both music and sports enthusiasts. This combination is likely to attract visitors from outside the region, boosting local tourism and economic activity.
What's Next?
Fans can sign up for the festival SMS list to receive presale access codes. Remaining tickets will be available to the public after the presale. Organizers are expected to continue promoting the festival to ensure high attendance and a successful event. The festival's unique blend of music and sports may lead to increased collaboration with local businesses and tourism officials to maximize its impact on the community.
