The Maine have shared the news that 8123 Fest will return in 2025, taking place over two days in the band’s hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. With the festival’s main two days happening on January 17 and 18, the band will headline both evenings at the Mesa Amphitheatre in Arizona. On day one they will be performing 2015 album ‘American Candy’ and their 2023 self-titled record in full, whilst day two will bring a special career spanning set.
With the full two-day line-up set to be revealed on September 09, the five-piece have also shared that various other events will be taking place from January 16 until January 20 – including a pop-up shop, afterparties, hang outs with the band, and a day to reflect on the impact of 8123. An annual celebration of The Maine and their community, two-day passes for the 2025 party in the dessert will go on sale on September 09 via the festival’s official site . Take a look at the band’s full announcement post below.
Earlier this year, The Maine marked an official end to their self-titled era with vibrant single ‘Touch’. A short-but-sweet pop-punk tune, take a listen via its video below. As we get ready to celebrate The Maine and 8123 once more, take a look back on writer Rachael Dowd’s exploration of the community around the Arizona natives .
Sharing her own experiences and speaking to fans about the connection they’ve found through the band, she wrote: “The Maine check their egos at the door and truly aren’t afraid to be t.