Ultimate guide to Katy Perry's Phoenix concert, from tickets to who's opening

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14-07-2025

Katy Perry is bringing her first tour in seven years to downtown Phoenix on Saturday, July 12, playing PHX Arena (formerly Footprint Center) on the Lifetimes Tour.
The tour is in support of '143,' which hit the Billboard album charts at No. 6 in late September, and is set to feature Perry doing all her hits.
Perry's first performance in support of "143" was a sold-out headlining show at Rock in Rio in Brazil in September 2024, which Rolling Stone Australia called 'the high point of the night… the 100,000-strong crowd going wild with dazzling visuals and pyrotechnics that transformed the City of Rock into a vibrant spectacle.'
Perry last played metro Phoenix in 2018 when Witness: The Tour hit Glendale for a night at what's now called Desert Diamond Arena, where the singer reminisced about her childhood in the Valley.
'I used to live in Scottsdale,' she announced. 'I, too, have hiked Camelback Mountain. And it made me very thirsty.'
Here's everything to know about Katy Perry's Phoenix concert.
Katy Perry plays PHX Arena, at 201 E. Jefferson St. in downtown Phoenix, on Saturday, July 12.
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Doors open at 6 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m.
As of July 8, Katy Perry tickets were available at ticketmaster.com starting at $75.45.
These are the songs that made the setlist when Katy Perry launched the Lifetimes Tour in Mexico City on Wednesday, April 23.
Act 1: ARTIFICIAL
'Artificial' (live debut)
'Chained To The Rhythm' (extended intro; Hot Chip Remix outro)
'Teary Eyes' (extended intro/outro)
'Dark Horse' (extended intro; with elements of "Artificial")
Act 2: WOMAN'S WORLD
'Woman's World' (extended intro; shortened)
'California Gurls' (shortened)
'Teenage Dream'
'Hot N Cold"/ 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' (extended intro)
'I Kissed A Girl' (extended outro)
Act 3: NIRVANA
'Nirvana'
'Crush' (with elements of "Crush" by Jennifer Paige)
'I'm His, He's Mine' (shortened)
'Wide Awake' (extended intro)
Act 3.5: CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
"Not Like the Movies" (first time since 2012)
"The One That Got Away" (fan request)
'All the Love' (live debut; acoustic)
Act 4: MAINFRAME
'E.T.' (extended intro/outro)
'Part of Me' (extended intro/outro)
"Rise" (extended intro)
Act 5: ENDGAME
'Roar'
'Daisies' (Oliver Heldens remix)
ENCORE
'Lifetimes' (dance break; extended outro)
'Firework' (with elements of "Wonder")
No outside food, beverages, coolers, bottles or cans may be brought into PHX Arena, although one sealed plastic water bottle is allowed per guest for Suns, Mercury and Rattlers games. Sealed water bottles may be prohibited for select concerts.
Children's items, such as baby bottles and formula, are allowed.
Standard backpacks are not permitted inside PHX Arena.
Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses and diaper bags that have the appearance of a standard backpack and media backpacks are allowed if they meet the NBA bag-size requirements of 14 by 14 by 6 inches.
Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines. Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes.
The following items are not allowed inside PHX Arena for concerts:
Backpacks, with the exception of single-compartment drawstring bags that meet the NBA bag-size requirements and media backpacks that have been screened at the media entrance. Purses and diaper bags are allowed if they meet the size requirements.
Bottles, cans and coolers.
Video and recording devices, including GoPros & Google glasses.
Fireworks.
Illegal substances.
Laser pointers.
Outside food and beverages.
Whistles, horns or other noise makers.
Weapons of any kind (no knives or mace/pepper spray of any size).
Computers and laptops.
Halloween-style may not be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when the guest is in their seats.
Selfie sticks.
Offensive clothing or masks.
Footprint Center reserves the right to amend the above list without notice.
Banners and signs are allowed. They must be constructed of flame-retardant material. Signs must be made of a soft material that can be folded (e.g., poster board or cloth). Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.
Banners and signs must be hand-held and may not obstruct the view of other guests or Footprint Center advertising signage or be temporarily or permanently affixed to the building structure. Footprint Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign. Signs should not be larger than 11 by 17 inches.
Cash is not accepted at PHX Arena. Use Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover.
You can convert cash onto a preloaded Mastercard by visiting one of the venue's reverse ATMs near the Ticket Office or Section 218.
PHX Arena is a smoke-free facility with no designated smoking area outside. Smoking of all kinds, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited. Guests who fail to comply will be asked to cease smoking. Those continuing to violate the policy will be ejected.
Reentry is not available for any games, concerts or events at PHX Arena.
Contact a staff member for assistance. Found items may be turned in to the Guest Services Office. Guests may also call the security department at 602-379-2055.
Paramedics and EMTs are present during all events. First aid is on the main concourse across from Section 116.
In the event of an emergency, notify any PHX Arena representative or uniformed police officer to ensure that emergency personnel are notified.
PHX Arena has more than 700 parking spaces, including parking for guests with disabilities. Parking prices vary by event. Call the parking office at 602-379-2003 for information.
You can purchase parking at PHX Arena and nearby lots in advance at parkwhiz.com.
PHX Arena is at 201 E. Jefferson St. in downtown Phoenix.
If you're coming from north Phoenix/Scottsdale:
Take State Route 51 south to the Interstate 10 East interchange. Exit I-10 at Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to PHX Arena.
If you're coming from west/southwest Phoenix:
Take Interstate 10 East to the Seventh Avenue exit. Turn right on Seventh Avenue to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. PHX Arena is on the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.
If you're coming from east Phoenix:
Take Loop 202 west to I-10 west. Take I-10 west to the Seventh Street exit. Turn left on Seventh Street to Washington Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to PHX Arena.
If you're coming from northwest Phoenix/ Glendale:
Take Interstate 17 south to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. PHX Arena is on the corner of Jefferson and First streets.
If you're coming from the East Valley:
Take I-10 west to Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn left on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to PHX Arena.
The Rail Ride Event program allows guests who purchase a ticket to an event at PHX Arena to ride Valley Metro light rail at no additional cost on the day of the event.
Valley Metro will recognize the event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.
Two important things to know:
You must have your event ticket with you when riding light rail and must show it to a fare inspector upon request. Failure to show a valid ticket can result in fines of $50-$500.
PHX Arena event tickets are good for light rail only; they are not valid as bus fare.
Here's a list of Valley Metro park and ride lots:
Phoenix: 19th and Dunlap avenues, 19th and Montebello avenues, 19th Avenue and Camelback Road, Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, Central Avenue and Camelback Road and 38th and Washington streets.
Tempe: Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard, McClintock Drive and Apache Boulevard, Loop 101 and Apache Boulevard.
Mesa: Sycamore and Main Street; Mesa Drive and Main Street; Gilbert Road and Main Street.
There are four recommended pickup/dropoff spots for ride shares: First and Jefferson streets (PHX Arena Plaza); Second Street (The Ryan); Third Street (Phoenix Convention Center) and Jefferson Street (Hotel Palomar/Arrogant Butcher).
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