The Mesa Music Festival, happening April 18 through 20, is the premier emerging artist festival in Arizona and the nation’s largest of its kind. Presented by Visit Mesa and Amazon, this free event will include over 250 performances spanning multiple genres and is open to music lovers of all ages.

The festival will transform the streets of downtown Mesa into a vibrant celebration of music, with performances filling every corner. Attendees can expect an eclectic lineup featuring both established and up and coming artists, showcasing the diverse talent that Arizona has to offer. The festival also attracts artists from across the country and beyond.

"We are thrilled to bring the Mesa Music Festival to downtown Mesa for the seventh year," said Indian Antao, director of the Mesa Music Festival. "With an incredible lineup of performers and exciting events planned, this year's festival promises to be the biggest and best yet. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a casual listener, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Mesa Music Festival."

In addition to the live musical performances, the festival will feature a keynote address, music symposium, and networking parties, providing valuable opportunities for artists and industry professionals to connect and collaborate. Unlike other festivals and conferences, artists are given access to panels and one-on-one mentoring from industry professionals for free.

The first wave of artist announcements has already generated excitement, with Grey Daze and Weathers confirmed as headliners. Grey Daze will take the stage at the Nile Theater from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fri. April 19. Weathers will perform on the Mesa Sessions Main Stage on Sat. April 20 at 7:30 p.m. promising an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. The first 175 artists announced highlight the diverse offerings at the festival featuring folk, metal, country, hip hop, rock artists and more.

“The impact of the festival is substantial for Arizona musicians, local businesses and the community at large,” said Terry Madeksza, president of the Downtown Mesa Association. “With artists and participants joining from across the globe, Mesa is truly establishing itself as a music city.”

Mark your calendars and join us for three days of unforgettable music and entertainment at the seventh annual Mesa Music Festival. Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to experience the excitement of Arizona's premier emerging artist festival.

For more information and updates, visit http://www.mesamusicfest.com.

About Downtown Mesa Association
The Downtown Mesa Association is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the beneficial economic growth and business development of downtown Mesa, the city’s central business district and original square-mile townsite. We accomplish this through policy development, advocacy, and program management functions conducted on behalf of downtown property and business owners, and in cooperation with public and other private-sector partners. For more information, please visit https://downtownmesa.com/

About Mesa Music Festival
The Mesa Music Festival is Arizona’s premier emerging artist event. Each year, hundreds of bands from across the county and beyond descend upon downtown Mesa to learn from some of the best. From music publishers to record label executives, bands get to meet one-on-one and attend workshops led by professional who can help give them a head start in the business. Throughout the weekend, bands perform at several venues throughout downtown Mesa where industry professional can see them in action.