SPACE CADET FEST 2025

Space Cadet Fest took over Walter Studios in downtown Phoenix on September 27, 2025, bringing together a full day of underground music, cosmic visuals, and an all-ages crowd decked out in space-themed outfits. The festival featured three stages and a stacked lineup of 17 bands, including Playboy Manbaby, The Red Pears, Diva Bleach, Suzi True, Bethany Home, Bummer Girl, Treasure MammaL, Practically People, Spaceman Bob, Mannequins, Belgium Tree, Ring Finger No Pinky, hhharpies, deathdotgov, Slug Bug, Sewer Bitch, and Love Noka, along with vinyl sets from Late Nite Boogie. It was a high-energy showcase of indie, punk, and experimental sounds that highlighted Phoenix’s thriving DIY music community.