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Free Super Bowl 50 Concerts & Fireworks Shows

Free concerts from Alicia Keys, Chris Isaak, One Republic & two massive fireworks shows
By - posted 1/17/2016 No Comment

Super Bowl 50 is set to take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, home of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, February 7, 2016. For the first time in Super Bowl history, the game will be branded with the Arabic numeral 50 instead of the Roman Numeral ‘L’.

Of course we realize that tickets to the game aren’t free, but we want to make sure you’re ready for Super Bowl madness to take over San Francisco. If you think the Bay is usually hopping on Super Bowl Sunday, just wait until the game actually comes to town.

Highlights include Saturday Night Lights on January 30th with a free concert from Chris Isaak, a fireworks show and the re-lighting of the Bay Lights.

The Bay Lights celebrates its official re-lighting on January 30

And The City Stage (Sue Bierman Park, near Justin Herman Plaza) will have free headlining concerts starting February 3 with singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson, followed by country group The Band Perry on February 4, and pop rock band One Republic on February 5. In addition to One Republic, Friday, Febraury 5th will feature a second Fireworks Show.

Two nights of fireworks shows on Sat. January 30th and Friday, February 5th

Located in Justin Herman Plaza within Super Bowl City, the Fan Stage is being produced in conjunction with e2k events and will be the “live” area of the Fan Energy Zone, serving as a presentation space for community partners, celebrity appearances and photo opportunities, and the main space for the DJs and MCs.

Super Bowl City Events

Entertainment Schedule for Super Bowl City (subject to change)
Most events are free and open to the public

Saturday January 30
The City Stage:
12:00PM-1:30PM:

  • Destiny Arts
  • Sean Hayes

7:25PM:

  • Bay Lights Re-lighting
  • Macy’s Fireworks Show
  • Chris Isaak

The Fan Stage:
11:00AM-10:00PM:

  • Emcee Kick-off and DJs
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally (Gilroy High School Marching Band)
  • San Francisco 49ers Sourdough Sam
  • Sports and Technology Chalk Talk
  • Player Appearance and Photo Ops
  • San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush
  • Fan Contests
  • DJs and Light Cycle VJ

Sunday January 31
The City Stage:
12:00PM-1:30PM

  • Community Music Center Teen Jazz Orchestra
  • Marcus Shelby Trio

3:00-4:00PM:

  • Oakland Interfaith Gospel

The Fan Stage:
11:00AM-9:00PM

  • Emcee kick-off and DJs
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally (Freedom Marching Band)
  • Sports and Technology Chalk Talk
  • Player Appearance and Photo Ops
  • San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush
  • Fan Contests
  • DJs and Light Cycle VJ

Monday February 1
The City Stage:
12:00-1:30PM:

  • Local Programming

The Fan Stage:
11:00AM-9:00PM:

  • Emcee Kick-off and DJs
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally (Santa Clara Pep Band and Dance Team)
  • Sports and Technology Chalk Talk
  • Player Appearance and Photo Ops
  • Fan Contests
  • DJs and Light Cycle VJ

The City Stage:
12:00PM-1:30PM:

  • Vocal Rush
  • Amor Do Samba

The Fan Stage:
11:00AM-9:00PM

  • Emcee Kick-Off and DJs
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally
  • Sports and Technology Chalk Talk
  • Player Appearance and Photo Ops
  • Fan Contests
  • DJs and Light Cycle VJ

Wednesday February 3
The City Stage:
12:00PM-1:30PM:

  • Loco Bloco
  • Taiko drummers

7:30PM:

  • Matt Nathanson

The Fan Stage:
11:00AM-9:00PM:

  • Emcee Kick-off and DJs
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally (Archbishop Riordan Marching Band)
  • Sports and Technology Chalk Talk
  • Player Appearance and Photo Ops
  • San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush
  • Fan Contests
  • DJs and Light Cycle VJ

Thursday February 4
The City Stage:
12:00PM-1:30PM:

  • Culture Shock
  • Le Vice

7:30PM:

  • The Band Perry

The Fan Stage:
11:00AM-9:00PM:

  • Emcee Kick-off and DJs
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally
  • Sports and Technology Chalk Talk
  • Player Appearance and Photo Ops
  • Fan Contests
  • DJs and Light Cycle VJ

Friday February 5
The City Stage:
12:00PM-1:30PM:

  • Conservatory of SF
  • Jarrod Spector

8:30PM:

  • One Republic
  • Macy’s Fireworks Show

The Fan Stage:
11:00AM-9:00PM:

  • Emcee Kick-off and DJs
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally (USAF Band of the Golden West)
  • Sports and Technology Chalk Talk
  • Player Appearance and Photo Ops
  • San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush
  • Fan Contests
  • DJs and Light Cycle VJ

Saturday February 6
The City Stage:
12:00PM-1:30PM:

  • B-Boys and DJs

7:00PM – Concert Series Finale

  • Goapele
  • Alicia Keys

The Fan Stage:
11:00AM-9:00PM:

  • Emcee Kick-off and DJs
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally
  • Sports and Technology Chalk Talk
  • Player Appearance and Photo Ops
  • San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush
  • Fan Contests
  • DJs and Light Cycle VJ

Sunday February 7
The City Stage:
11:00AM-1:30PM:

  • Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble
  • John Brothers

2:00PM:

  • Glide Ensemble

The Fan Stage:
11:00-3:00PM:

  • Fan Energy Zone Championships Awards Ceremony
  • San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush and Sourdough Sam
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally (Far East Lion Dance Association)
  • Partner Programming
  • Emcee Kick-off and DJs
  • Fan Stage Pep Rally
  • “Play Your Part” Campaign Awards
  • Player Appearance and Photo Ops

More programming is to be added. For the most up to date schedule and performance times, visit www.sfbaysuperbowl.com/super-bowl-city.