M3F Fest reprises for its 2025 edition in Phoenix, Arizona on Mar. 7-8, 2025. The all-ages nonprofit music and arts festival will return to Steele Indian Park with an enrapturing experience underlining community, culture, and charity. Major headliners LCD Soundsystem, Justice, Sylvan Esso, and Alvvays are scheduled to perform as 100% of proceeds are donated to local charity.
Join the M3F magic and make a difference, tickets are available now.
Event and Lineup
Formerly known as McDowell Mountain Music Festival, M3F Fest is a genre-blending festival that prides itself on three beliefs: community, culture, and charity. M3F Festival has donated over $5.2 million since its start in 2024 and is operated by volunteers. This festival ensures 80% of its waste is recycled each year.
Alt-rock. Electronic. Bedroom pop. Jazz. Funk. Hip-hop. And their niche subgenres form an exclusive tastemaking lineup for every music enthusiast! Children under twelve can enter for free. Imagine seeing Justice perform at age ten–wow.
Some supporting artists include LP Giobbi and Slow Pulp are a few artists to name on this expansive lineup. M3F Fest created an official Festival Vibe Finder to help you plan your festival schedule with the artists tailored to your favorite genres. You can find the official M3F Fest playlist to pregame here!
Local food trucks curated with Phoenix Magazine and a vendor village supporting local businesses is the start of the fun! Since it’s an all-ages festival, kids can enjoy activities beyond the dance floor at the kid’s zone. Set time aside to scout the Barback Cocktail Experience or local artistry woven into the art exhibits and cultural performances.
Tickets
Your ticket purchase makes a difference because 100% festival proceeds go to local charity! Single-day, GA 2-day, and VIP passes range from $99-340 with payment plan options. There are no table packages or table inquiries at this event.
Become a Volunteer and Show Your Support
M3F volunteers are the heart of the festival dedicated to giving back to the community and the event itself. Lend a helping hand and heart to earn a two-day GA ticket; volunteer applications can be found here.
Travel and Hotel
After landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), a 15-minute uber ride to Steele Indian School Park is required. Steele Indian School Park is located in Central Phoenix, Arizona. While there are no official ticket-hotel packages for sale, there are plenty of hotels available in Downtown or Central Phoenix.
The official event address is 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012. There is no official festival parking. Using public transport (Valley Metro), rideshare services, or parking at 4041 N Central Ave is advised. You can even bike to the festival this spring weekend! Bike valet services are available near the entrance at N Central Ave.
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M3F Fest Hotel Map - book a hotel near the venue
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M3F Fest Restaurant Map - restaurants around the venue
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M3F Fest Parking Map - parking lots and garages
Official Preparties and Artist Contests
M3F Fest encourages you to support up-and-coming artists from the valley of the sun! There are three official M3F Fest preparties to attend before the big event. One DJ contest and two battle of the bands events will give local talent a chance to earn an appearance at the festival. Visit this page for contest-event information.
