Maricopa Desert & Music Arts Festival

March 6 from 6-9 PM
March 7 from 4-9 PM

Maricopa High School Auditorium
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139

Event Cost/Ticket Price:
$28.00 and above

Get ready to jam and get artsy at the Maricopa Desert Music & Arts Festival 2026 — good vibes only!

The 2nd Annual Maricopa Desert Music & Arts Festival returns to Maricopa, AZ, bringing together world-class headliners, local artists, student showcases, and community performances. Sponsored by AARP AZ, this festival celebrates music, art, and community pride.

Headliners:
Friday, March 6, 2026 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
World-Class Jazz Pianist Brian Simpson

Solo artist with multiple albums including Soul Connection (2023) & Midnight Groove (2025)

Smooth/contemporary jazz with sophisticated harmonies, blues motifs, and melodic phrasin.

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gospel Legend Vickie Winans

Winner of 8 Stellar Awards & 7 Grammy nominations Known as “one of the hardest working women in gospel music”

Festival Highlights:
Local performers & student showcases

Church choirs forming a Mass Choir:
Choirs Register here: https://forms.gle/hFXshkMZcyUtgkiLA

Local art exhibits: painters, photographers, digital artists, sculptors, and crafters Networking with local businesses and nonprofits A dynamic mix of national talent and hometown pride