Boots in the Park returns to Tempe Beach Park the weekend of Sept. 28-29 with Thomas Rhett and Jason Aldean headlining two days of country music.
This is the third year Boots in the Park has come to Tempe Beach Park. Past artists include Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw (who famously fell off the stage,) Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt, Kane Brown and Dustin Lynch.
The festival websitepromises two days filled with “chart-topping country artists, line dancing, beer and craft cocktails, locally curated food vendors, art installations, beautiful AZ views and so much more.”
Here’s everything you need to know about Boots in the Park 2024 in Tempe.
Who is playing at Boots in the Park Tempe in 2024?
Saturday's lineup features Rhett with Riley Green, Trace Adkins, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Redferrin.
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Sunday brings Aldean with Jon Pardi, Ian Munsick, Jackson Dean, Chayce Beckham and Greylan James. DJ Luwiss Lux will be there both days.
How much are Boots in the Park tickets?
Tickets are available at bootsinthepark.com/tempe-tickets.
Two-day general admission is $199. Single-day tickets are $149.
Two-day VIP admission is $399. Single-day VIP is $299. VIP admission includes:
- Dedicated VIP entrance with express entry.
- Commemorative lanyard and wristband.
- Separate viewing area.
- VIP food vendors and bars with top-shelf alcohol selection.
- Upfront stage access.
- VIP flushable restroom.
- Dedicated merchandise.
- Guest services.
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What time is Boots in the Park?
Gates open at noon both days. The event ends at 10 p.m. each day.
Where is Boots in the Park?
Boots in the Park is at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway. The entry gate is at the northeast corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue.
If you're taking Uber or Lyft, the pick-up and drop-off location is at 222 S. Mill Ave.
Valley Metro light rail riders can use the Mill Avenue/Third Street station to get to Tempe Beach Park. There are11 free park-and-rides to access rail stations in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. Overnight parking is not allowed at the park-and-rides.
Visitvalleymetro.org/park-and-ridefor more information.
Valley Metro buses stop near Tempe Beach Park. Route 48 has the nearest stop, at Ash Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Visitvalleymetro.org/maps-schedules.
Fares on light rail and local buses is $2 for one ride or $4for a one-day pass. Purchase at vending machines at rail stations, on board the bus or at a retail location. Visitvalleymetro.org/fares.
Where is Tempe Beach Park?
Tempe Beach Park is at 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway. Enter at the northeast corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue.
Boots in the Park Saturday schedule and lineup
- DJ Luwiss Lux (noon)
- Redferrin (1 p.m.)
- Ella Langley (2 p.m.)
- Corey Kent (3:30 p.m.)
- Trace Adkins (5 p.m.)
- Riley Green (6:30 p.m.)
- Thomas Rhett (8:30 p.m.)
Boots in the Park Sunday schedule and lineup
- Luwiss Lux (noon)
- Greylan James (1 p.m.)
- Chayce Beckham (2 p.m.)
- Jackson Dean (3:30 p.m.)
- Ian Munsick (5 p.m.)
- Jon Pardi (6:30 p.m.)
- Jason Aldean (8:30 p.m.)
Can I bring water or food to Boots in the Park Tempe?
No outside food or beverages (including water) can be brought into the festival. You can bring an empty plastic water bottle to fill.
Boots in the Park bag policy?
Purses and handbags no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches are permitted. Backpacks no larger than 12 inches by 8 inches by 4 inches are permitted.
Can I bring something to sit on?
Yes. Standard size beach towels (approximately 30 inches by 60 inches) are permitted.
Chairs no taller than 35 inches are permitted in VIP areas only. No chairs are permitted in the general admission area.
No blankets are permitted anywhere.
Where is parking for Boots in the Park Tempe?
The festival does not offer parking. Paid public parking is available at lots and garages nearby. Check the map atwww.downtowntempe.com.
Is Boots in the Park Tempe all ages?
Yes. Children under 5 receive freegeneral admission with the purchase of a parent or guardian's ticket.
You must be 21 with a valid government-issued ID to consume alcohol.
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What's not allowed at Boots in the Park
- Chairs in general admission areas.
- Umbrellas.
- Canteens.
- Blankets.
- Moshing, crowd surfing or stage diving.
- Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors.
- Professional recording equipment, photo, video or audio, including detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs.
- Wagons.
- Strollers.
- Illegal substances.
- Drugs or drug paraphernalia.
- Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and water).
- Frisbees.
- Fireworks/explosives.
- Glasses, cans, cups or coolers.
- Stickers or flyers.
- Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives and pepper spray).
- Drones.
- Camelbaks.
- Tents/canopies.
- Laser pointers.
- Pets of any kind, including comfort/emotional support, therapy or companion animals. Trained service animals are allowed.
What can I bring to Boots in the Park Tempe?
There following items are permitted:
- Cigarettes, vapes, E-cigs (smoking in designated areas only).
- Sealed/wrapped tampons.
- Sunscreen (sealed spray bottles only).
- Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company branded banners and no hard poles).
- Prescriptions medication (name on prescription should match valid ID).
- Service animals (not comfort/emotional support, therapy or companion animals).
Is Boots in the Park a cashless event?
The box office and bars are credit/debit card only. Some vendors may accept cash.
Is tailgating permitted?
No.
Is Boots in the Park ADA accessible?
Yes, Boots in the Park is fully ADA accessible.
The festival does not rent assisted mobility devices onsite. Attendeesmay bring wheelchairs, ADA motorized scooters, kneescooters, crutches, walkers and canes.
The entire venue is ADA accessible. It contains grass, dirt and cement terrain. Security can direct you to the most accessible route for you.
There will be an ADA entry lane at the main entrance. Disabled guests may use this lane to enter the venuewith one guest.
Accessible viewing areas are available to ADA patrons and one companion on a first-come, first-served basis. Event security can direct you to these areas.
Service animals are permitted throughout the festival. This does not include emotional support animals, therapy animals or companion animals. Pets are not allowed and will be turned away.
Assisted Listening Device Systems are available for those with hearing impairments.
What is the refund and exchange policy at Boots in the Park?
There are no refunds or exchanges. All sales are final. Event terms are rain or shine.
If the event is canceled, Boots in the Park will refund the amount you paid using the same payment method used for purchase.
If the event is postponed, the festival will contact you with the new date and time.
What if I bought tickets from a third party?
Ticket Sauce is the only official ticketing partner for Activated Events/Boots In The Park and are the only tickets that will scan at the front gate.
Tickets purchased from unauthorized third-party sites (StubHub, Vivid Seats, etc.) will not scan at the front gate.
Be sure to have the original ticket purchased from Boots In The Park/Ticket Sauce. In the case of third-party purchases, you must contact the respective vendor (StubHub, Vivid Seats, etc.) for any questions or to resolve any issues.
Boots in the Park Tempe 2024
When:Noon Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29.
Where:Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway.
Admission:$199 for a two-day pass; $149 for single-day tickets.
Details:tickets.bootsinthepark.com.
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com.
