Final Four Fever: Free Concerts, Live Hoops & More
Twenty One Pilots, Post Malone, and Zac Brown Band headline a massive free music festival as March Madness takes over the Circle City
Circle City is the center of the basketball universe this weekend — and the party surrounding it is absolutely massive. The NCAA Final Four returns to Indianapolis with a completely free three-day music festival headlined by Twenty One Pilots, Zac Brown Band, and Post Malone, the semifinal doubleheader at Lucas Oil Stadium, plus live rock, stand-up comedy, and a world-class magic show in Carmel. Here’s how to run it.
🎶 NCAA March Madness Music Festival
Friday, Apr 3 – Sunday, Apr 5 at American Legion Mall
This is the weekend event of the year in Indianapolis — and it’s completely FREE. The NCAA March Madness Music Festival takes over American Legion Mall in downtown Indy for three full days of massive headliners. Friday’s AT&T Block Party kicks off at 4:30 PM with Joey Valence & Brae, keshi, and a headlining set from Twenty One Pilots. Saturday’s Coca-Cola LIVE! runs 2:30–10 PM with Ravyn Lenae, Russell Dickerson, BRELAND, and Zac Brown Band, followed by a late-night Madness After Dark party featuring The Chainsmokers at Indiana Roof Ballroom (10 PM–2 AM). Sunday’s Capital One JamFest closes out the weekend from 3–10 PM with Dominic Fike, Megan Moroney, and newly announced headliner Post Malone. No tickets required — just show up early, because gates close at capacity. All ages.
The Move: Fuel up before the festival at Hotboys Indianapolis at 1004 Virginia Avenue — just a quick 10-minute drive south of American Legion Mall. Grab a spicy chicken sando and you’ll be ready to rock all night.
📍 Free admission — details at ncaa.com
🎸 I See Stars: Spin the Wheel Tour
Friday, Apr 3 @ 7:00 PM at The Deluxe at Old National Centre
Michigan electronicore pioneers I See Stars bring their Spin the Wheel Tour to The Deluxe at Old National Centre for a high-energy Friday night throwdown. Known for fusing crushing riffs with shimmering synths, I See Stars have been a force in the post-hardcore/electronic scene since the late 2000s. The stacked supporting lineup features Mothica, Until I Wake, and Diamante — making this an all-ages show perfect for fans of heavy music with electronic flair. Doors open at 6 PM with general admission standing, so arrive early to lock down your spot up front. All ages.
The Move: Old National Centre is right in the heart of downtown Indy — swing by Hotboys Indianapolis at 1004 Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square before or after the show for Nashville hot chicken that hits just as hard as the bass drops.
🏀 NCAA Final Four Semifinals
Saturday, Apr 4 @ 6:09 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium
The biggest stage in college basketball returns to its spiritual home — Indianapolis hosts the NCAA Men’s Final Four for the ninth time at Lucas Oil Stadium. Saturday’s national semifinal doubleheader tips off at 6:09 PM ET with the second game following approximately 8:40 PM ET, both airing live on TBS, TNT, and truTV. The energy inside Lucas Oil will be absolutely electric as the last four teams standing battle for a shot at the national championship. Even if you can’t snag a seat inside, the entire downtown becomes a basketball block party with watch parties on Georgia Street and fan events at the Indiana Convention Center all weekend long. All ages.
The Move: Whether you’re heading to the game or catching it at a watch party downtown, start your Saturday right with a pit stop at Hotboys Indianapolis at 1004 Virginia Avenue — just a few minutes from Lucas Oil Stadium in the Fountain Square neighborhood.
📍 Get tickets on Ticketmaster
🪄 Illusionist Rick Thomas: Mansion of Dreams
Saturday, Apr 4 @ 8:00 PM at The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
Looking for a family-friendly Saturday night out in Carmel? Illusionist Rick Thomas brings his acclaimed Mansion of Dreams show to the gorgeous Palladium stage. Thomas has earned honors including ‘Magician of the Year’ from the Academy of Magical Arts and ‘Illusionist of the World’ at the World Magic Awards, and has been featured on NBC’s The World’s Greatest Magic, CW’s Masters of Illusion, and his own ABC special. Expect stunning large-scale illusions, comedy, exquisite dancers, and an inspiring narrative woven into a dazzling stage production. Tickets start at $36. All ages.
The Move: The Palladium is just minutes from Hotboys North Indy at 4335 W 106th St in Carmel — perfect for a pre-show dinner. Grab some spicy tenders and fries before the magic starts!
📍 Get tickets at thecenterpresents.org
😂 Emma Willmann at Helium Comedy Club
Friday, Apr 3 – Sunday, Apr 5 at Helium Comedy Club
New York Comedy Cellar regular Emma Willmann takes over Helium Comedy Club for a full Final Four weekend residency. Willmann made her late-night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and has been featured on Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup, CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Judd Apatow’s Crashing, and Paramount+’s The Good Fight. Named one of Time Out NY’s ‘10 Funniest Women in NYC’ and a Just For Laughs New Face, she brings vibrant warmth and unflinching honesty to the stage. Shows run all weekend with multiple time slots including 7:30 PM and 9:45 PM on Friday, 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM on Saturday, and 7:30 PM on Sunday — this is a 21+ venue with a two-item food/drink minimum.
The Move: Helium Comedy Club is right on Georgia Street downtown — just a short trip from Hotboys Indianapolis at 1004 Virginia Avenue. Hit us up for hot chicken before the laughs start, and you’ll be walking in with a smile already.
📍 Get tickets at heliumcomedy.com
The Hotboys Connection
From a free three-day music festival headlined by Twenty One Pilots, Zac Brown Band, and Post Malone to the Final Four semifinals at Lucas Oil Stadium, I See Stars bringing the heavy riffs, Rick Thomas delivering world-class illusions in Carmel, and Emma Willmann keeping the laughs rolling all weekend at Helium — the 317 is absolutely electric this weekend. We’ve got the fuel to match.
- Indianapolis: 1004 Virginia Avenue — open in Fountain Square for the downtown crowd hitting American Legion Mall, Lucas Oil Stadium, Old National Centre, and Helium Comedy Club (11am – 9pm Sun – Thurs).
- Carmel: 4335 W 106th St, Suite 1300 — the move for anyone heading to The Palladium for a night of magic (11am – 9pm Sun – Thurs).
Hit the festival, hit the arena, hit the hot chicken. See you in Naptown. 🔥