Phoenix Open fans gather before sunrise for race to rowdy 16th hole
Golf fans gather at TPC Scottsdale at 3 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2025, to grab the best seats at the rowdy 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Bailey Zimmerman has joined the 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest concert series lineup, headlining opening night on Wednesday, Feb. 4, with special guest Chase Matthew.
The concert series runs from Feb. 4–7 during WM Phoenix Open week.
Thursday’s lineup, featuring Zach Top with special guest ERNEST, was announced earlier this month.
The remaining Coors Light Birds Nest lineup will be announced as artists are confirmed.
This is an encore performance for Zimmerman.
WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg issued a statement saying, “Bailey’s first appearance brought an incredible surge of energy to the Coors Light Birds Nest, and we knew right then we would definitely want to bring him back.”
How to get tickets to Bailey Zimmerman at the Birds Nest
Tickets for opening night at the Birds Nest go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at CoorsLightBirdsNest.com.
General admission tickets start at $125. VIP tickets are available starting at $350 and provide exclusive access to an enhanced VIP area with complimentary food and drinks and access to a premium viewing area.
Prices will increase as the event draws closer.
Coors Light Birds Nest doors open at 3 p.m. daily with more live music, outdoor games, entertainment and various food and beverage offerings. The special guest will take the stage inside the 48,000-square-foot tent at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night, with the headliners going on stage at approximately 8:30 p.m.
The Coors Light Birds Nest is located directly across from the main WM Phoenix Open tournament entrance at 82nd Street and Bell Road.
The Coors Light Birds Nest is a 21-and-over event. For more information about Coors Light Birds Nest, visit www.coorslightbirdsnest.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.
