Free to the Public Fan Village — Super Bowl City Celebrates 50th Milestone

Super Bowl City presented by Verizon will be a free-to-the-public fan village designed to celebrate the milestone Super Bowl 50. Located in San Francisco, Super Bowl City wis set to feature showcase the best the Bay Area has to offer, with interactive games and activities that highlight the region’s technological prowess, culinary excellence and cultural diversity, as well as celebrate Super Bowl 50 and the Bay Area’s place in professional football history. Along with the NFL Experience, it will be the hub of fan activities for Super Bowl 50 from Saturday, January 30th through Sunday, February 7th, 2016. Working in partnership with Bay Area public officials and the NFL, the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee is responsible for Super Bowl 50 and its celebration elements, including the Super Bowl Village, public exhibits and planning of game day logistics. The Host Committee seeks to make Super Bowl 50 the most giving ever, and is investing in Bay Area community initiatives and high-performing nonprofits through the 50 Fund, its signature philanthropic fund.

Grammy Winning Artist Alicia Keys The Super Bowl 50 Host Committee announced the entertainment lineup of its free-to-the-public fan village, “Super Bowl City presented by Verizon.” With more than 35 free performances by Grammy-winning headliners, community performers and local Bay Area favorites, Super Bowl City will showcase two stages, The City Stage presented by the Levi’s® brand and the Fan Stage in the Fan Energy Zone powered by SAP.  “Over the course of nine days, visitors to Super Bowl City will be treated to free concerts by some of the world’s most notable artists and the Bay Area’s finest performers,” said Keith Bruce, CEO of the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee. “Whether it’s local groups like Loco Bloco or musicians like the Bay Area’s Chris Isaak, the culture and fabric of the region will be well-represented.” In a break from tradition, Super Bowl City will be open for an extra weekend this year, providing Bay area residents the opportunity to experience the excitement of Super Bowl 50 before out-of-town guests arrive. Super Bowl City opens Saturday, January 30th, with the day’s activities topped off with the Host Committee’s “Saturday Night Lights” celebration: the official re-lighting of the iconic Bay Lights on the Willie L. Brown, Jr. Bay Bridge, followed by the Macy’s Fireworks Show and a performance by the Bay Area’s own Chris Isaak. Chris Isaak The City Stage presented by Levi’s® will next feature the CBS Radio Concert Series, with free headlining performances kicking off on 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 night will feature a second Macy’s Fireworks Show. The Band Perry Super Bowl Week will be capped with a special, free performance by Levi’s® brand ambassador and fifteen-time Grammy Award winning superstar Alicia Keys and opening act Goapele, the singer-songwriter from Oakland on Saturday, February 6.   Located in the Sue Bierman Park area of Super Bowl City, The City Stage presented by Levi’s® is being produced in conjunction with LiveNation, and was designed to showcase a wide variety of free live musical, cultural and performing arts entertainers throughout Super Bowl Week.   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.

Entertainment Schedule for Super Bowl City (subject to change):   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  Tuesday February 2 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 OpsSan 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: 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.