Arizona Watcher
The Maine confirmed 8123 Fest 2027 at Mesa Amphitheatre in Mesa, Arizona for Jan. 15–16. To mark their 20th anniversary the five-piece will headline both nights with entirely different sets and no repeated songs across the weekend.
Daily lineups released: Friday, Jan. 15 — The Maine, The Band Camino, Beach Weather, The Aces, In Color, Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines, Moody Joody. Saturday, Jan. 16 — The Maine, Andrew McMahon and the Strings Attached Quartet, The Academy Is…, The Summer Set, Nick…
The festival schedule will extend beyond mainstage shows with side shows to be announced, a festival pop-up shop for merchandise, and a charity day planned for Jan. 18, 2027. Organizers said further event details and logistics will follow.
John O’Callaghan described the announcement as anticipation for the band's 20th year and called the weekend 'juiced' and historic. Pat Kirch emphasized community, calling 8123 Fest a reunion and celebration of the fanbase that has grown around the band.
Tickets and bundles: GA bundles and two‑day tickets are on sale now; single‑day tickets go on sale Aug. 7, 2026. The festival site 8123fest.com is the ticket hub; bundles include merchandise and perks, a discount code (FATFLOWNINJA20) is listed, and resale is available via Tixel.
Context: The announcement follows a busy touring year, upcoming European dates and the recent album Joy Next Door. The Maine have over one billion global streams and more than one million social followers. Mesa Amphitheatre is at 263 North Center Street with ~4,950 capacity.
The Maine will mark their 20th anniversary by headlining the 2027 edition of 8123 Fest at Mesa Amphitheatre on January 15–16, performing unique sets each night. The festival, curated by the band, includes The Band Camino, Andrew McMahon and the Strings Attached Quartet, The…