Following a successful launch during Harold’s Cave Creek Corral’s historic 90th anniversary celebration, Arizona-based production company Moonlit Nites is shifting gears this spring with a full-throttle rock showcase. After debuting its brand alongside performances from Rodney Atkins and Brian Kelley, Moonlit Nites now brings its first hard rock event to life with Moonlit Mayhem, featuring platinum-selling rock veterans Buckcherry.
Presented as part of Cave Creek Bike Week, Moonlit Mayhem will take over the iconic Harold’s Cave Creek Corral on April 11, 2026, delivering an uncompromising night of rock energy in one of Arizona’s most storied venues. Known for anthems like “Lit Up,” “Check Your Head,” and “Sorry,” Buckcherry brings decades of chart success and high-octane live performances to the desert stage. Additional event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for Moonlit Nites presents Moonlit Mayhem featuring Buckcherry go on sale Friday, January 16 at 10 a.m. MST, with options including general admission, standing pit, standing party deck, and seated party deck tickets. This is an all-ages event, with tickets available exclusively at MoonlitNites.com. More information on Cave Creek Bike Week activities and venue details can be found at HaroldsCorral.com.
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About Moonlit Nites
Powered by more than three decades of experience in live entertainment, Moonlit Nites is a bold new production company rooted in Arizona and inspired by the culture and storytelling traditions of the American Southwest. The brand focuses on creating boutique western festivals and live music experiences that honor authenticity, heritage, and connection. From intimate dance halls to expansive desert nights, every Moonlit Nites event is designed to leave a lasting impression.
About Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
A cornerstone of Cave Creek, Harold’s Cave Creek Corral has stood as the town’s original Wild West saloon and restaurant for more than 90 years. Steeped in history, the venue is famous for its bullet-scarred bar walls, celebrity visitors, and appearances in films such as Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins and Little Fauss and Big Halsey. Over the years, legends including Dick Van Dyke, Dan Aykroyd, Walter Cronkite, Lou Rawls, and Miranda Lambert have all passed through its doors.
Beyond its rich past, Harold’s remains a vital live music hub, hosting local favorites and national touring acts alike. The venue is also affectionately known as “Heinz Field West,” earning recognition as one of the largest Pittsburgh Steelers bars in the country, famous for hosting massive game-day watch parties.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Harold’s Cave Creek Corral continues to blend history, hospitality, and live entertainment. More information on upcoming shows and dining options is available at Harold’s Corral.