Empire of the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre: The Phoenix Group Concert Guide

Few live shows feel like stepping into another world the way Empire of the Sun does. The Ask That God / Afterlife Tour lands at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and it's pure spectacle.

With Polo & Pan along for the night, expect glittering costumes, cinematic visuals, and a synth-pop dreamscape that turns an amphitheatre into a festival. A night this immersive deserves an entrance to match.

So skip the scattered-cars routine. Roll up as one crew in a private party bus and let the experience start the second you leave the driveway.

Why a party bus fits an Empire of the Sun night

Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre sits out on the Salt River Reservation, where post-show lot exits crawl and rideshare surge pricing climbs the moment the final song ends. Splitting the group across separate cars dulls all that festival energy.

A private party bus keeps the magic intact. One luminous cabin with premium sound and ambient lighting, your whole crew together, and a professional chauffeur handling every mile so nobody has to.

No designated driver missing the fun. No parking hunt. Just the group, the glow, and a glide straight to the gates.

What you get rolling with us

• The party starts moving — pre-show energy peaks before you ever reach the venue.
• Drop-off at the doors — we sail past the parking maze and set you down near the entrance.
• One group, one timeline — everyone arrives and leaves together, no stragglers.
• A safe ride home — after a full night out, your chauffeur takes the wheel.

Make a full Phoenix night of it

The amphitheatre is the headliner, but the night can be so much bigger. Build the evening around the show.

Start with cocktails and dinner in Old Town Scottsdale, dressed for the occasion, then let us shuttle the group straight to the gates. When the lights come up, carry the festival feeling to a Scottsdale lounge while we wait on standby.

Birthday, anniversary, or just your most adventurous friends chasing a once-a-tour show — the bus becomes the glowing space between every stop.

Group sizes and rates

Our fleet ranges from sleek luxury sprinters to full-size party buses, so a group of six or a crew of twenty rides in the same elevated style.

Hourly bookings start at $150/hr, point-to-point concert transfers start at $500, and all-day reservations start at $2,000. Rates vary with date and group size, so reach out for a quote tailored to your night.

Reserve your Empire of the Sun ride

September 29 is a Tuesday headline show, and the best buses for marquee Talking Stick nights book early. Lock yours in now and the only thing left to plan is the outfits.

Call Jacob Transportation at (602) 866-7777 or send your details through our booking inquiry form, and we'll stage the perfect vehicle for your crew.

Arrive like you're already part of the show. Phoenix nights this cinematic deserve nothing less.