The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe

Returning to Phoenix, this edition of the Carnival of Sins puts Mötley Crüe at the top of a hard rock triple bill alongside Tesla and Extreme. Expect a theatrical, spectacle-heavy show from the Hollywood glam-metal group, whose live performances have long leaned into pyrotechnics and wild staging.

The band built its reputation on excess — flamethrower guitars, a roller-coaster drum kit and fireworks, including the signature moment when bassist Nikki Sixx is set on fire. Supporting acts Tesla and Extreme add their own hard rock muscle to the night, making this a full evening of classic-era rock.

Mötley Crüe's story reaches beyond the stage, from a bestselling autobiography to a Netflix biopic, and the current lineup carries on the band's legacy, with John 5 on guitar after longtime member Mick Mars stepped back from touring.