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Super Bowl 2023: Fun things to do, including concerts, parties and more

From concerts to exclusive parties and sports experiences, there is never a dull moment in preparation for the highly anticipated final playoff game.


Daniel Neira
Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
JANUARY 30, 2023 8:14 PM EST

The wait is almost over! The 2023 Super Bowl is happening on February 12 and many events are taking place during the weekend, promising to bring all the fun to fans of the big game.

From concerts to exclusive parties and sports experiences, there is never a dull moment in preparation for the highly anticipated final playoff game, that will bring Rihanna to the stage during an incredible halftime show.

Check out all the special events here.

Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest© GettyImages

Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest

Taking place Thursday Feb. 9 to Saturday, Feb. 11. Imagine Dragons, Paramore, Dave Matthews Band, Bleachers, and more, will be performing at the Footprint Center in Downtown Phoenix.

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Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s

This family-friendly event is happening at the Phoenix Convention Center and is set to start on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. A spokesperson for the NFL said that Arizona Cardinals players will also be there for the fans, encouraging everyone “to come down to celebrate.”

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Fanatics Super Bowl Party

A star-studded event is happening on Saturday, Feb. 11. Filled with celebrities and A-List stars, many performers have already been confirmed, including Travis Scott, J Balvin, Lil Baby and The Chainsmokers, however the location has yet to be revealed.

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Tao x Maxim Big Game Party

The Tao x Maxim Big Game Party is an annual celebration that brings athletes and stars together right before the Super Bowl. It has been reported that Zedd is one of the performers at the event, taking place at the new Southwest Jet Center.

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Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl LVII Party

Another concert is set to take place in Scottsdale on Saturday, Feb. 11, with Machine Gun Kelly and The Chainsmokers as headliners. Tickets are already on sale for Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl LVII Party.

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The h.wood Group’s Homecoming bash

Another exclusive party with many special guests, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Bieber, and more, is happening at the fabulous private jet complex Scottsdale Hangar One. Drake will be performing for the attendees on Friday, Feb. 10

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Gronk Beach

With musical performances from 21 Savage, Diplo and Lil Jon, this pool party promises to bring all the fun on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Scottsdale’s Talking Stick Resort.

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Shaq’s Fun House

The annual Shaq’s Fun House is being organized at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, with a carnival theme, hosted by none other than Shaquille O’Neal, with special performances from noop Dogg, Diplo, and more. Casamigos, which is the exclusive Tequila of the event, will be flowing throughout the party.

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Rolling Stone Live

Rolling Stone brings the party for fans of the Super bowl on Friday, Feb. 10, starting at 9 p.m. and finishing at 2 a.m, with many celebrities appearances and musical numbers at The Clayton House in Scottsdale.

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The Players Tailgate with Bobby Flay

The Players Tailgate is a benefit event hosted by Bobby Flay, catered and co-hosted with award-winning chef Aaron May, one best caterers in the U.S. For foodies, this is the best Super Bowl event as this tailgate will have an all-star team of culinary titans including Todd English (James Beard Award Winning Chef), Rocco DiSpirito (NBC’s The Restaurant, restaurateur, Food Network, ), Michael Voltaggio (Bravo Top Chef Winner, Food Network, restaurateur), Brooke Williamson (Bravo Top Chef Winner), Kate Williams (chef and restaurateur in Detroit), Rocco Whalen (Chef owner of Fahrenheit, Rosie & Rocco’s, Rocco’s at the Q), David Rose (Food Network, Author, restaurateur) and Antonia Lofaso (Top Chef, Iron Chef America).