“This lineup is loaded with incredible talent across the board,” said 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg. “Nelly makes his highly anticipated return to the Birds Nest alongside Ludacris – both living legends who need no introduction. This show is going to be one for the books, with both co-headliners bringing out all the anthems.”
Headliners for all four nights are now set and feature some of the biggest stars in today’s music. Bailey Zimmerman with Special Guest Chase Matthew will open the concert series on Wednesday (Feb. 4), Zach Top with ERNEST take the stage on Thursday (Feb. 5), and John Summit and BUNT. close things out with an EDM-themed finale on Saturday, Feb. 7.
For 24 years, Nelly has been connecting generations with his exuberant anthems, fusing musical genres, and engaging in multiple entertainment mediums including music, television, and film. The diamond selling, multi-platinum, 3x Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, Nelly, has continuously raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality…