The 49ers might not be in it, but the Super Bowl is coming to the Bay Area. (Just, please, out-of-towners, refrain from saying it’s in San Francisco; it’s in Santa Clara!) Many fun events are happening in the city. Sunday’s game is just a wee part of the action.
From exclusive concerts and DJ sets to block parties and food-fueled festivities, San Francisco is booked and busy. Here’s what’s worth clearing your calendar for. Go, sports!
Feb. 4 to Feb 7
Ultimate Fan Experience
Moscone Center is the spot for meet-and-greets with football legends, photo ops, panel discussions, memorabilia, and more.
Feb. 5
Mark Zuckerberg’s favorite singer will be in town. | Source: (Photo by Jim Bennett/WireImage)
Get a mystical, magical kickoff to Super Bowl weekend when the breakout pop star takes the stage for a concert (opens in new tab) benefiting Tipping Point Community as part of the BAHC Live! series from the Bay Area Host Committee.
Fall Out Boy
Dust off those skinny jeans: The pop-punk mainstay is playing an unusually intimate SF show. Call it Throwback Thursday.
Illenium is a Bay Area favorite. | Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
On the eve of the release of his album “Odyssey,” the EDM artist — who has sold out countless nights in San Francisco — returns for a party on the bay.
Feb .6
Calvin Harris, Diplo, and Sonny Fodera
Having Portola withdrawals? Same. Return to the warehouse stage for a night of dancing with some of the biggest names in EDM.
Kehlani will play San Jose. (Photo by Dana Jacobs/Getty Images) | Source: Dana Jacobs
For party people closer to Levi’s Stadium, the Bay Area’s queen of R&B will take over downtown San Jose with a pre-Super Bowl block party.
Martin Garrix with Lost Frequencies
The BAHC Live! (opens in new tab) series continues with one of EDM’s biggest global stars in the heart of San Francisco.
Post Malone
Bud Light is throwing a free concert with Posty and friends in the Marina. Enter the sweepstakes and you could catch the rap-pop-country star without paying a dime.
Shaq’s Fun House: DJ Diesel, Tiesto, T-Pain, Disco Lines
Shaquille O’Neal knows how to throw a party. Catch the NBA legend behind the decks as DJ Diesel, joined by a stacked lineup of producers.
Sting
Super Bowl LX Studio 60 launches with a night of music by rock royalty, as well as elevated food and drinks and appearances by NFL legends.
Valentino Khan
Because you can never have too much bass. Kick your night up a notch with a beat-fueled pregame party.
Feb. 7
Chris Stapleton with Sierra Ferrell
The final BAHC Live! (opens in new tab) concert of the weekend delivers soulful country and Americana for a night as smooth as Tennessee whiskey.
Dave Chappelle’s Chase Center show is sold out. | Source: Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
One of comedy’s biggest names takes the stage for a night of laughs.
Dom Dolla
San Francisco, where’s your disco? It’s down in San Jose at this Super Bowl Eve block party.
Sports Illustrated party with the Chainsmokers and Ludacris
Billed as “one of Big Game Weekend’s most exclusive sports and entertainment experiences,” this party brings celebrities, athletes, musicians, and immersive activations under one roof.
Super Bowl Breakfast
The official breakfast bash will bring speakers like Tony Dungy, John Lynch, and other football A-listers, plus Condoleezza Rice, to SoMa.
Taste of the NFL
If your favorite sport is eating, then this is your Super Bowl. Chefs and NFL legends team up for a charity tasting event benefitting GENYOUth.
The Killers
Somebody told me … that your favorite alt-rock band is heading to SF. The Killers headline Night 2 of Super Bowl LX Studio 60 with an arena-size show.
T-Pain and Sean Paul
If you’ve been longing for the 2000s, this one’s for you. Head to the Dogpatch for a scaled-up edition of R&B and Ribs.
Feb. 8
Super Bowl LX
Ah, the event we’ve been waiting for: Bad Bunny. Oh, and football. If you didn’t score a $5,000-plus ticket for the big game, pull up a chair at one of San Francisco’s beloved sports bars, recommended by industry pros, 49ers fans, or even non-49ers fans.
Puppy Bowl XXII
Arguably the cutest thing on TV is the Puppy Bowl, where Foggy, a San Francisco SPCA pup, is making a run for “Most Pupular.”