March 2, 2026
The Academy & Drum Corps Int’l announces tickets ON SALE for “Drums Across the Desert” 2026!
Monday, March 2, 2026: 10:00am AZ (9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET) tickets go on sale for the 2026 Drums Across the Desert!
COME SEE THE WORLD’S BEST! Drum Corps International, Marching Music’s Major League™, is the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. Four of these world-class corps are coming to Arizona for an unforgettable evening!
DRUMS ACROSS THE DESERT
Monday, July 13, 2026
Mesa Community College
Riggs Stadium
Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts hosts this national performance exhibition as part of Drum Corps International’s 2026 summer tour.
The Academy – Tempe, AZ
Bluecoats – Canton, OH
Pacific Crest – City of Industry, CA
Seattle Cascades – Seattle, WA
Phoenix Symphony Brass Quintet
and… special encore… Academy X Bluecoats!
