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Decadence Arizona 2026

Sands of Eternity: two nights of dance music at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, on December 30 and 31 (New Year's Eve), 2026.

📅 December 30–31, 2026📍 Avondale, Arizona, United States🏟 Phoenix Raceway🎵 House · Techno · Dubstep
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Date
December 30–31, 2026
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Location
Avondale, Arizona, United States
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Camping
No
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Price
$$
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Size
Large
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Genre
House

What is Decadence Arizona 2026?

Decadence Arizona 2026 takes place on Wednesday, December 30 and Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve), 2026 at Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr, Avondale, Arizona. Relentless Beats and Global Dance present it, and this year's theme is Sands of Eternity. Doors open at 6:00 PM on both days and the event ends at 3:00 AM each night, so on New Year's Eve you ring in 2027 inside the festival. Decadence Arizona is strictly 18+ with a government-issued ID.

The official site lists 13 headliners so far: Beltran, Bunt., Chris Lake, Eli Brown, I Hate Models, ISOxo, KETTAMA, Levity, The Masquerade, Max Dean B2B Luke Dean, RØZ, Slander and Wankdat (Crankdat B2B Wooli). The bill mixes house and techno names with bass acts. Set times are released the week of the event, so keep an eye on the official lineup page for updates and any new names.

The festival's own words for the venue: "Phoenix Raceway transforms once again into the home of Decadence Arizona." The official site describes it as a venue you reach by car, off I-10 and Loop 202, with limited public transit. The event is cashless, with food vendors inside and a clear bag policy. The official extras page lists premium parking, a round-trip shuttle from Tempe (Sunbar), charging lockers and a coat check ticket for both nights, and an official afterparty follows at the raceway in the early hours of January 1.

Artists & Performers

  • BeltranHeadliner
  • Bunt.Headliner
  • Chris LakeHeadliner
  • Eli BrownHeadliner
  • I Hate ModelsHeadliner
  • ISOxoHeadliner
  • KETTAMAHeadliner
  • LevityHeadliner
  • The MasqueradeHeadliner
  • Max Dean B2B Luke DeanHeadliner
  • RØZHeadliner
  • SlanderHeadliner
  • Wankdat (Crankdat B2B Wooli)Headliner

Festival Essentials

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Ticket Type2-Day passes only: GA, GA+ (express entry and premium restrooms), VIP and Platinum (21+). No single-day tickets are listed on the official tickets page.
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Price RangeFrom $151 via Tixr (Relentless Beats event page, checked 29 Sep 2026). Tier prices are in the official Tixr shop, and payment plans are managed in your Tixr account.
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Festival HoursDoors 6:00 PM, event ends 3:00 AM, on Wednesday Dec 30 and Thursday Dec 31. Parking opens at 4pm. Set times come out the week of the event.
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Age & IDStrictly 18+ with a government-issued ID. The Platinum pass is 21+, and alcohol service is 21+ with an ID accepted under Arizona law.
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HydrationYou can bring two factory-sealed water bottles of any size and clear empty plastic bottles of any size. Empty hydration packs up to 15 x 15 x 5 in with no more than 2 pockets are allowed.
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Bag RulesClear bag policy: clear bags, backpacks or fanny packs up to 15 x 15 x 5 in, plus one small clutch up to 5 x 7 x 2 in.
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PaymentCashless event: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Pay only. There are no ATMs on site.
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Phone ChargerCharging lockers can be booked ahead as an official extra and redeemed at the locker booth.

Travel & Planning Guide

Phoenix Raceway is at 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323, in the West Valley, off I-10 and Loop 202. The official site says public transit is limited there and strongly recommends a car, an event shuttle or a rideshare. Parking opens at 4pm: free parking is at Entry G, paid Premium Parking (sold as an extra) is at Entry F, and the rideshare lot is at Entry E. Stay in the right lane until you reach your entry. There is no overnight parking, and cars left overnight are towed at the owner's expense. The official location page lists designated accessible parking and step-free paved entryways.

The official site offers no camping: tents are on the banned list and there is no overnight parking, so you need a place to stay. The official travel page sells 2-night hotel packages (Wednesday, Dec 30 to Friday, Jan 1) at the Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale and the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Phoenix West/Tolleson. Each package includes GA+ or VIP 2-Day passes, a round-trip shuttle to the festival and free wristband shipping, and the hotel check-in age minimum is 21+. If you stay elsewhere in the Phoenix area, the official round-trip shuttle from Tempe (Sunbar) is sold on the extras page.

First-timer tip: the festival says there are a lot of performers and recommends arriving early, and re-entry is not allowed on the same day, so bring what you need when you go in. GA passes are contactless (NFC) tickets for Apple Wallet or Google Pay; add yours as soon as the email or text arrives. The other passes need a wristband, and Platinum passes are picked up in person at the festival box office. On New Year's Eve the music ends at 3:00 AM on January 1, so book your ride home or your shuttle before you arrive.

What to Know Before You Go

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New Year's Eve Runs Past Midnight

Night two is New Year's Eve and runs until 3:00 AM on January 1. It is a long night after a long first night, so eat a real meal before doors, drink water, and take breaks between sets so you still have energy when the clock hits midnight.

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Bring A Warm Layer

Late-December desert nights can get cold, and both nights run until 3:00 AM. The official extras page lists a coat check ticket for both nights, so you do not have to carry that layer all night.

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Check The Banned List

Not allowed: festival totems, cannabis, eyedrops, laser pointers, poi, open sunscreen, large chains or spiked jewelry, Native American headdresses, professional cameras, and outside food, drinks or alcohol. Glowing or illuminated costumes and jewelry are allowed but searched at entry. Crowd surfing and rail breaking get you ejected.

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Plan Your Ride Home

There is no overnight parking, and cars left overnight are towed. Use the rideshare lot at Entry E, or book the official round-trip shuttle from Tempe, which the festival says skips traffic and surge pricing. Never drink or use drugs and drive.

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Get Your Ticket Ready

GA passes are contactless tickets in Apple Wallet or Google Pay; if you hold several, swipe to show each one at the gate. Bring a government-issued ID, because you need it to enter. If you cannot find your ticket, the festival sends you to Tixr Support.

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Protect Your Hearing

Two late nights close to big sound systems add up. Pack a pair of earplugs and give your ears a break between sets.

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