West Valley Events Complex
October 3, 2026
2pm – 11pm
Desert Sky Music Festival
Country Music’s Hottest Artists Under Arizona’s Desert Sky for One Unforgettable Night!
It’s not just a concert.
It’s an experience.
Performing Live
Brett Young
From his self-titled debut in 2017, Brett Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast meets Southern sound, aptly dubbed his “Caliville” style. With more than 8.5 billion global streams and seven consecutive No. 1 singles, Rolling Stone has called him “one of Country’s most consistent radio stars,” carving a lane as one of the genre’s most successful and relatable voices.
With an impressive string of hits including “In Case You Didn’t Know” (DIAMOND), “Mercy” (4X PLATINUM), “Sleep Without You” (2X PLATINUM), “Like I Loved You” (2X PLATINUM), “Here Tonight” (2X PLATINUM), “Catch” (PLATINUM) and “Lady” (PLATINUM), he has cemented his status as a master of matters of the heart. Following his acclaimed second studio album Ticket To L.A., Young broadened his emotional scope on Weekends Look A Little Different These Days, which features “You Didn’t” (GOLD) and “Lady,” whose lyrics inspired his debut children’s book titled Love You, Little Lady.
One of the few modern Country artists to see their first seven singles go No. 1, Young debuted atop the Billboard Country Albums chart with Ticket To L.A., while his self-titled debut spent 37 weeks inside the Top 20. He has earned honors including ACM’s New Male Artist of the Year and ASCAP’s Country Songwriter Artist of the Year, along with nominations from Billboard, Teen Choice, CMT and CMA Awards. His latest studio album, 2.0, was named one of Nashville’s Best Albums of 2025 by The Tennessean. Known for his ability to make every room feel personal, his live performances continue to earn acclaim for their intimacy and connection. For more information, visit BrettYoungMusic.com.
Carly Pearce
Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit fire with her debut album Every Little Thing and the PLATINUM-certified history-making title track, and she hasn’t slowed down since.
Now a Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member who has performed on the famed stage more than 100 times, Pearce has come a long way from the pain she felt writing her critically acclaimed and commercially lauded third studio album 29 which includes Country Radio chart toppers “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde and 2x PLATINUM-certified “What He Didn’t Do.” Her critically acclaimed 2024 album hummingbird includes PLATINUM-certified lead single “we don’t fight anymore” (featuring Chris Stapleton), which earned Pearce her second GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and fifth Top 5 Country Radio hit.
With her highly anticipated fifth studio album on the way, Pearce continues to resonate with her honest lyrics and timeless musicality. Recent tracks “Dream Come True” and “Church Girl” have been deeply connecting with fans, critics & fellow country stars alike, giving audiences a glimpse of what’s next in this bold new era for Pearce. Most recently, Pearce released an acclaimed duet with Riley Green, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” that lit up across socials with sultry lyrics and a steamy accompanying music video. This spring, Pearce continues to build her global audience, returning to Australia for the CMC Rocks Festival before a headlining performance at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall as part of her UK and Ireland “Inside the Dream” tour. For tour dates and more, visit CarlyPearce.com.
Chayce Beckham
The only artist to win American Idol singing his own songs, rising country artist Chayce Beckham scored his first #1 at country radio with the platinum hit single “23.” A California native schooled on tough times and a mix of country, rock, hip hop and beyond, the fiery songwriter with his own creative compass started a habit of heart-on-his-sleeve lyricism after a hard season of life left him feeling empty.
Yet, his warm rough rasp and steadfast drive charmed the nation on Idol’s 19th season.
With more than 536 million global on-demand streams and counting, the bluesy and brutally honest anthem “23” debuted at #1 on both iTunes All Genre and Country singles charts, and led his first album, Bad for Me – available now.
The breakout star co-wrote nine of 13 songs (three solo), showcasing Beckham opening his soul like most would never dare and embracing a timeless country-rock sound fueled by fiddles, steel guitar, and plenty of against-the-grain attitude. With dusky shades of heroes like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, the set aims to reinforce next-big-thing and artist to watch predictions from the Grand Ole Opry, CMT, Amazon Music, MusicRow and more. Beckham, who joined Warren Zeiders on his 2025 Relapse, Lies & Betrayal Tour, followed his critically acclaimed debut with the fiddle-driven heartbreaker “Ocean Blue” and romantic ballad “Holdin’ You, Lovin’ You.”
Dylan Schneider
Indiana-born Dylan Schneider arrived in Nashville at 16 and hasn’t looked back. With 400+ million streams, two Gold records, and a Top 5 songwriting credit on Dustin Lynch’s “Momma’s House,” the MusicRow “Next Big Thing” is bringing his debut album Puzzled to Desert Sky this October.
Ashley Anne
At 22, Virginia Beach native Ashley Anne is Nashville’s most compelling new voice. Her viral hits “dear dolly” and “she ain’t texas” turned heads, and her EP GENERATIONAL HEARTBREAK deepened the promise. With a cut on Carly Pearce’s next album, she’s just getting started.
Stage Schedule
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1:00PM - 1:30PM
DJ Cowboy
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1:30PM - 2:15PM
Lacey Rashae
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2:15PM - 2:45PM
DJ Cowboy
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2:45PM - 3:30PM
Matt Farris
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3:3PM - 4:00PM
DJ Cowboy
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4:00PM - 4:45PM
Spencer Crandall
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4:45PM - 5:15PM
DJ Cowboy
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5:25PM - 6:15PM
Avery Anna
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6:15PM - 6:45PM
DJ Cowboy
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6:45PM - 8:00PM
Eli Young Band
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8:00PM - 8:30PM
DJ Cowboy
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8:30PM - 10:00PM
Walker Hayes
Country music isn’t a guitar. It isn’t a banjo, a melody or a lyric. Country music is a feeling.
General Admission (Presale Exclusive)
$48*
GA + Pit Pass (Presale Exclusive)
$78*
VIP (Presale Exclusive)
$188*
*No Refunds. Tickets are for admission only and do not include food or beverages. **BE AWARE**
Children 3 & Under are free in General Admission. Ticket prices will increase closer to the festival date.
Forty8 Live! tickets are only sold on the Posh ticketing platform. We encourage you not to purchase tickets from any other site or location, as they are more than likely fraudulent, and the tickets will not be honored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Parking is available at West Valley Events Complex. View map HERE.
Yes, there will be ATM machines located at both entrances and throughout the event.
- Small, lightweight backpack (drawstring bag or purse)
- One (1) sealed bottle of water
- Sunscreen (lotion only, no aerosol spray)
- Camera (professional equipment allowed, but not encouraged)
- Small child snacks and medical needs
No. Once you’ve left the event grounds, there is no re-entry.
Yes you can. Any chair with a top will need to be folded down as soon as the live music starts on the main stage, so not to block anyone else’s view.
Not for this event. We have built out many shade structures throughout the event for your comfort and convenience.
- All bags larger than 12″ x 12″ x 12″
- Umbrellas
- Shade structures and tents
- Outside food (small children snacks & medical needs are always exceptions)
- Drinks & alcoholic beverages (1 sealed water bottle per person is allowed)
- All Fireworks & Explosives
- All types of Laser Pointers
- Any type Drone
- All Pets (with the exception of Service Dogs)
- Any illegal substances/harmful chemicals
- Anything considered a weapon
- All wheeled devices that can be ridden on or in (bicycles, wagons, hover boards & skateboards, etc.)
- Any items deemed harmful by Event Team.
A bag search will be performed prior to entering the event
All bags are subject search at anytime while inside the event
Picture I.D. is required to purchase or consume alcohol. Your I.D. will be checked at the bars and could be checked randomly as asked throughout the event. Guests 21 years of age and older will be issued a wristband allowing alcohol purchase.
Credit Cards will be accepted at the box office. Not all food vendors accept debit or credit cards so please bring cash with you. ATM’s are available within the festival site for your convenience.
We are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and memorable experience for all event guests. In order to do so, a strict code of conduct has been created and all event participants and patrons are expected follow these rules.
Guests will show respect for the event location, grounds, coordinators, vendors, sponsors and participants by leaving the following items at home:
- Firearms, knives or other weapons.
- Coolers and outside food or beverage.
- Bicycles, skateboards, skates.
The following actions will result in immediate ejection of festival grounds:
- Fighting or engaging in any action that may harm, endanger, threaten or bring discomfort to anyone.
- Possession or use of illegal drugs or excessive and irresponsible use of alcohol. Damage, destruction, vandalism or theft of any property.
- Taunting, abusive or disruptive language and obscene gestures.
An individual participating in any of these behaviors will be removed from the event and passes will be revoked. In certain situations, the offender may be arrested.
You can purchase your admission ticket in advance via the website using a credit/debit card.
Children 3-years-old and under are admitted into the event for free with a paying adult.
All sales are final, there are no refunds.
Do so at your own risk. The only accepted tickets will be those generated from our ticketing system. No other ticket will be accepted. The codes are one-time use, so once someone uses the QR code assigned to your ticket, it becomes invalid.
The safety of our guests and staff is the number one priority at our events. All of our events are billed as rain or shine, and there are no refunds offered.
If Inclement Weather is Predicted Prior to the Event
If inclement weather is predicted ahead of an event, the decision to postpone or cancel is at the discretion of the artists and the event producer.
Rescheduled Events:
If the decision is made to postpone or reschedule an event, all ticket holders will be notified via email or text message whichever the guest opted in for their notifications. If the event is postponed, tickets will be honored at the rescheduled date. If a ticket holder is unable to attend the new date, a refund may be requested. If an entire event is canceled, tickets purchased online via our ticket partner will be automatically refunded to the original method of payment.
If Inclement Weather Arises During an Event:
Rain, drizzle, heat, and cold will typically not impact an event. Our staff uses several apps, contracted professionals, and licensed programs to track the weather leading up to and during all of our events.
Lightning
If there is a confirmed lightning strike within 10 miles of the stage during an event, the show will pause, guests will be asked to watch the monitors for directions, and the venue may be cleared if lightning persists. Guests will be directed to shelter in safe areas during an active lightning storm (including their vehicles). After 30 minutes has passed without a confirmed lightning strike, the stage will be allowed to resume programming, guests will be allowed to return to the venue, and the event will resume.
High Winds & Micro Bursts
Should winds exceed 30 mph, the event will be paused with the intent of resuming once winds have subsided under 30 mph.
Heavy Rain
Heavy rain will not impact the status of an event. If there is no danger to guests, artist, or staff, the event will continue, even during a heavy rainfall. t is the artists’ decision when or if they want to perform during episodes of heavy rainfall.
Other Inclement Notes
- If the Event is evacuated due to lightning or unsafe conditions, guests will be asked to return to their car and seek shelter. Once given the all clear, guests will have to re-enter and go through the security screening process again.
- Continuation of concerts depends on the safety of everyone.
- Decisions to cancel an event by the artists or local authorities are outside the control of the event producer, and per industry standard, the tickets would not be refundable.
- We make every effort to have the artist’s performance, even if the event is delayed.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable for all of our events
Service animals only please.
Yes, EMT’s will be available onsite, otherwise call 911 for all medical emergencies.
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