Arizona Bike Week: Rock concerts & motorcycles take over Scottsdale

Experience rock legends and extreme stunts at Arizona Bike Week 2025. Scottsdale’s five-day festival offers concerts, custom bikes, and thrilling entertainment for riders and non-riders alike.

Arizona Bike Week is thundering into Scottsdale this April, turning WestWorld into a vibrant celebration of motorcycle culture and entertainment. The 28th annual festival, running April 2-6, has grown far beyond its roots to become an event that appeals to motorcycle enthusiasts, music fans, and anyone else looking for a good time!

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Beyond the bikes: Entertainment for everyone

While motorcycles remain at the heart of the event, Arizona Bike Week offers attractions that appeal to visitors of all interests. Even those who’ve never ridden a motorcycle will find plenty to enjoy throughout the five-day extravaganza.

Music lovers are in for a treat with performances by rock heavyweights Stone Temple Pilots, Jackyl, MuDvAyNe, and Marilyn Manson. The festival stage will also showcase 22 local bands, many of whom secured their spots through January’s “Rock Out to Arizona Bike Week” competition.

Thrill-seekers can witness the much-anticipated return of Flat Track Racing, making its comeback after being absent since 2019. Riders will navigate a 1/8-mile dirt oval with intense speed and precision. Additionally, the FMX Extreme Stunt Show will feature daredevils launching more than 30 feet into the air, while the TwinStunts Thrill Show presents identical twins executing synchronized motorcycle acrobatics.

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Safety takes center stage

With increased motorcycle traffic during the event, safety initiatives have become a priority. Per City Sun Times, Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky has designated April as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” to coincide with the festival.

The Scottsdale Police Department is conducting outreach to educate both motorcyclists and automobile drivers about road safety. They’re highlighting Arizona’s lane filtering regulations, which permit motorcycles to move between stopped vehicles under very specific conditions: Traffic must be completely stopped, the road must have at least two lanes traveling in the same direction with speed limits of 45 mph or below, and motorcyclists cannot exceed 15 mph while filtering.

Law enforcement is also promoting the “Look Twice, Save a Life” campaign, encouraging all drivers to be especially vigilant about checking for motorcycles during the busy festival period.

A marketplace and showcase

With a record-breaking 200+ vendor booths, this year’s marketplace offers everything from handcrafted leather goods to unique jewelry and even tattoo artists from Inked magazine.

Motorcycle enthusiasts can admire extraordinary craftsmanship across eight different custom bike shows. Notable highlights include the Iron Goddess All-Female Show celebrating women builders and riders, alongside the historic Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show—recognized as the world’s longest-running custom motorcycle competition.

Event essentials

Arizona Bike Week unfolds across WestWorld’s expansive 380-acre grounds, providing ample space for all activities. The central PowerYard area hosts vendors, manufacturers, stunt shows, and competitions throughout each day.

Admission options include single-day passes starting at $24, while the comprehensive five-day Rally Pass begins at $96 and includes entry to all concerts and attractions—an exceptional value for the amount of entertainment offered.

For complete details or to purchase tickets, interested attendees can visit AZBikeWeek.com

This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.