# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dead Of Winter Fest 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: The 11th Annual Dead of Winter Fest 2026 Feb 21st, 2026 Mill of Madness – Phoenix, Arizona Two Stages – 19 Bands – No Overlapping Sets EVENT OVERVIEW The Dead of Winter Fest brings Arizona’s heavy community together for a full day of nonstop metal, charity, and connection. With 19 bands across two alternating stages, fans move freely between sets without missing a moment. This year includes youth openers, returning DOWF favorites, and touring acts from across the Southwest. If you love supporting local music or discovering new heavy bands, this is the event the entire scene shows up for and talks about long after the gates close. DATE & TIMES Saturday, February 21st, 2026 Doors: 1:00 PM First band: 2:00 PM Event ends: approx. 12:00 AM (Set times will be posted closer to the event and are subject to change.) VENUE Mill of Madness 3749 E Atlanta Ave Phoenix, AZ 85040 Outdoor main Stage and indoor stage will run all day. Full bar service. All-ages event (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Free on-site parking. Accessible venue. LINEUP (Alphabetical) Dead World Reclamation Dumasikis Evasion Faultline (Opening youth band) Flesh Prison Gasping Hell Throne Internal Descent Lethean Painting Fences Postmodern Society Rattlesnake Suitcase Reog (Outdoor headliner) Suicide Forest Tides Vacendak Varkan Vipera (Opening youth band) Withermoon (Indoor headliner) (Final lineup subject to change. All artists scheduled to appear are confirmed unless noted.) FESTIVAL FEATURES Two stages running all day with zero overlapping sets. 19 bands across death metal, thrash metal and extreme underground styles. Vendors including artists, clothing, food, and more. Sponsors include: Keep Children Rockin, After12, Mattstache Productions, Extreme Metal Scene, Savage Photographix, and more. TICKETS General Admission: $25 Tickets purchased through the website are digital and are redeemed via call at the door. All sales are final unless the event is canceled. RE-ENTRY & RULES Re-entry allowed with wristband. No outside food or drink. Professional cameras require approval. Mosh at your own risk. Respect venue staff and festival personnel. Security reserves the right to remove anyone for unsafe behavior. BAND MERCH / VENDORS All bands will have dedicated merch space. Vendor hall will be open during all festival hours. Cash and cards accepted (varies by vendor). ABOUT THE FEST Dead of Winter Fest is the yearly fundraiser for Keep Children Rockin, a nonprofit helping Arizona youth music programs with instrument donations and repairs. Since 2015, the festival has sparked community support that has delivered more than $20,000 in equipment to over 20 schools. Every share, RSVP, and ticket helps expand access to music for the next generation. When people come together at Dead of Winter Fest, they’re not only supporting local heavy music...they’re helping keep music education alive in Arizona! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/phoenix/dead-of-winter-fest-2026/200029278577652 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, art, nonprofit, fine-arts, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 247 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://square.link/u/FAwo9HuT?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=phoenix-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Phoenix - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: 3749 E Atlanta Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040-2960, United States - **lat**: 33.40164 - **long**: -112.00019 - **full address**: 3749 E Atlanta Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040-2960, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: The Dead of Winter Fest (https://allevents.in/org/the-dead-of-winter-fest/14655639) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dfe47501ad913b036c02df1b0d82296cc22e06c79e0b77d8290bafea59869086-rimg-w1200-h1854-dc020203-gmir?v=1771660553 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b5234db1904bf4f20c2dbc553ae23be36f46ddb7f23bf05f6608299a2703b43f-rimg-w300-h300-dc020203-gmir?v=1771660554 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 3749 E Atlanta Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040-2960, United States - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** The Dead of Winter Fest - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** festivals, music, entertainment, art, nonprofit, fine-arts, charities - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Dead Of Winter Fest 2026 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Dead Of Winter Fest 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dfe47501ad913b036c02df1b0d82296cc22e06c79e0b77d8290bafea59869086-rimg-w1200-h1854-dc020203-gmir?v=1771660553", "startDate": "2026-02-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/phoenix/dead-of-winter-fest-2026/200029278577652", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "3749 E Atlanta Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040-2960, United States", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3749 E Atlanta Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040-2960, United States", "addressLocality": "Phoenix", "addressRegion": "AZ", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "33.40164", "longitude": "-112.00019" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The 11th Annual Dead of Winter Fest 2026\nFeb 21st, 2026\nMill of Madness – Phoenix, Arizona\nTwo Stages – 19 Bands – No Overlapping Sets\n\nEVENT OVERVIEW\nThe Dead of Winter Fest brings Arizona’s heavy community together for a full day of nonstop metal, charity, and connection. 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