M3F Festival
- Dates
- Mar 5 to 6, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Steele Indian School Park
- Price
- $152
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 8, 2026
M3F Festival returns to Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix, AZ, Mar 5 to 6, 2027, with FISHER, Sammy Virji, Disco Lines, plus 20 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
M3F is a two-day music festival at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, running Friday March 5 and Saturday March 6, 2027. It began in 2004 as the charity arm of a construction firm and is now produced by Oh Wow Company, with all profits going to local nonprofits. The 2027 bill has more than 50 indie, pop and electronic acts, with Fisher, Joji and Sammy Virji headlining and Thundercat, Lola Young, Flying Lotus and Disco Lines also on the roster. A recent edition drew more than 20,000 people to three stages and art installations.
How it works
The festival takes place in the park at 300 E Indian School Rd. Two-day general admission starts at $152 with fees included, VIP from $252, and a Club Pass from $752. Children 12 and under enter free with a ticketed adult. The event is cashless, bags must be clear and no more than 12 by 12 by 8 inches, and there is no re-entry. There is no festival parking, so use Valley Metro, rideshare or the bike valet near Central Avenue.
Who it suits
It suits fans of electronic dance music and indie pop who want a city-park festival with a charitable purpose, since the 2027 roster leans heavily toward dance acts. The organizer calls it family friendly, with free entry for children 12 and under, and the park setting in central Phoenix means no camping or long travel is needed. Visitors should plan for clear-bag checks and a cashless site.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to M3F Festival?
M3F sits in a city park on Indian School Road in central Phoenix, and there is no official festival parking, so most people leave the car behind. Public transport on the Valley Metro network and rideshare are the main ways in, cyclists can use the bike valet near the entrance on North Central Avenue, and drivers who must park use a private lot on North Central Avenue. Expect entry queues to build when gates open on the busy days, and plan your ride home for after the final set, when rideshare demand peaks. Check out each of the options below.
Nearest airport PHX.
By car
The nearest major airport is PHX, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
From any PHX terminal, ride the free automated PHX Sky Train to the 44th St/Washington Valley Metro Rail station, then take the B Line light rail toward downtown/north Phoenix and exit at the Indian School/Central Avenue station, which sits directly at Steele Indian School Park, the festival's own venue. This is the exact route the festival's official page recommends.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
The official FAQ recommends rideshare as an option alongside transit and bike valet, but does not name a designated drop-off zone, riders should expect standard app pickup near N Central Ave (the same entrance used for bike valet).
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
Cost No official festival parking. The festival explicitly does not provide official parking and instead directs attendees to public transit, rideshare, or bike valet. Bike valet is available near the entrance on N Central Ave.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Steele Indian School Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near M3F Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 5
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates217 West Osborn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates5235 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates212 West Osborn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
4000 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3600 North 2nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates10 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
3547 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3541 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3725 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Airbnb & private camping
Central/Midtown Phoenix has substantial Airbnb inventory year-round. M3F's early-March dates coincide with peak Phoenix tourist/snowbird season (spring training, spring break), when citywide rates run seasonally high independent of the festival itself.
Search AirbnbHipcamp has a dedicated 'Camping Near Phoenix, AZ' directory (200+ listings including RV, ranch, and glamping options) in the wider Sonoran-desert area outside the urban core, a real if left-field budget alternative for anyone comfortable driving in for festival days rather than staying downtown.
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What to bring
A two-day city-park festival in central Phoenix: sun in the afternoon, sets running to 11 p.m., and a strict clear-bag policy.
Full rule
Allowed: clear backpacks and handbags (12" x 12" x 8"), empty single-pocket hydration packs, small clutches, fanny packs and wallets (5" x 7"), non-professional cameras, phones and GoPros, prescribed medication with matching ID, sunglasses, hats, earplugs, sunscreen and bug spray. Not allowed: totems, wagons, large backpacks, professional cameras or audio recorders, outside food and drink (except empty water bottles), weapons, drugs and paraphernalia, glass containers, lighters, drones and selfie sticks.
Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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Quick answers
When is M3F Festival 2027?
Mar 5 to 6, 2027
Who is playing M3F Festival 2027?
23 acts are announced; the full lineup is on this page.
How much are M3F Festival tickets?
$152 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is M3F Festival held?
Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix, AZ.