Big Game Weekend 2026: Bay Area Events & Parties Powered by Tixr

January 22, 2026
Evelyn Taylor

The Bay Area is the place to be this February as Big Game Weekend 2026 touches down at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. 

Big Game Weekend 2026 transforms Northern California into a hub for live music, nightlife, food experiences, fan festivals, tailgate culture, and headline parties around football’s biggest Sunday. From warehouse rave-style festivals to exclusive club parties, we’re bringing fans some of the weekend's most electric experiences.

Check out our hub for all things Big Game Weekend.

Featured Events

Wednesday, February 5 | The Lineup + ILLENIUM “Odyssey” Album Release Show

Pier 80 Warehouse · San Francisco

Big Game Weekend kicks off with the debut of The Lineup, a fresh festival concept from NPU Live merging major music talent with the energy of game-week celebrations. Pier 80 becomes a sprawling, immersive multi-stage environment, headlined by ILLENIUM celebrating his new Odyssey album.

Thursday, February 6 | The Lineup: Calvin Harris, Diplo, Sonny Fodera

Pier 80 Warehouse · San Francisco

Day two brings Calvin Harris, supported by Diplo, Sonny Fodera, Kaleena Zanders, and Tyson O’Brien. The Lineup is set to be an experience that blends production, vibe, and momentum for sports fans and party-goers alike.

Friday, February 6 | Valentino Khan at Audio

Audio Nightclub · San Francisco

Nightlife heats up on Friday night with Valentino Khan at Audio, a more intimate setting compared to warehouse events but just as electric. This evening anchors the weekend’s night-on-the-town momentum and offers a different vibe within the weekend's broader mix.

Friday, February 6 | Shaq’s Fun House

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center · Daly City

Part carnival, part music festival, and pure spectacle, Shaq’s Fun House returns with rides, performances from T-Pain, Tiësto, Disco Lines, DJ DIESEL, DJ Irie, and Myles O’Neal, and VIP experiences that make this one of the most buzzed-about parties every year for Big Game Weekend.

Friday, February 6 | Diplo b2b Sonny Fodera — The Lineup Afters

888 Garage · San Francisco

Keeping the energy going after hours, Diplo and Sonny Fodera go back-to-back at 888 Garage for an official Lineup Afters. The late-night set extends the Pier 80 programming into a raw, high-intensity warehouse setting designed for fans looking to push the night well past midnight.

Saturday, February 7 | R&B and Ribs – Big Game Pre-Party

Pier 80 Warehouse · San Francisco

The ultimate dayger; this Saturday party features T-Pain and Sean Paul, mixing soulful rhythms with DJ sets and dance-floor energy. Pier 80 once again becomes a central hub for celebration and community.

Saturday, February 7 | Sports Illustrated The Party Presented by DraftKings

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center · Daly City

A staple of Big Game Weekend nightlife, Sports Illustrated The Party is back with the signature mix of music, celebrities, brand activations, and VIP experiences that draw athletes, entertainers, and culture leaders. This year’s lineup features The Chainsmokers, Ludacris, DJ Irie, and Xandra, further building on its reputation as a top nightlife destination. 

Saturday, February 7 | Complex Family Style Food Festival

Oakland Arena, Lot B · Oakland

Family Style heads to Oakland with a food-first festival that blends culinary culture, fashion, and community. Featuring dozens of standout restaurants, collaborative merch drops, and brand activations, the all-ages daytime event adds a different dimension to Big Game Weekend—one rooted in shared tables, local flavor, and creative crossover.

Sunday, February 8 | Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate Presented by SpotOn

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center · Daly City

Game-day energy ignites early with Guy Fieri’s massive tailgate celebration—this year welcoming more than 10,000 fans with food vendors, live music by Loud Luxury and Tucker Wetmore, celebrity appearances, and a vibrant festival atmosphere that keeps the fun going through the afternoon.

February is shaping up to be a big moment for live events in the Bay Area. The countdown is officially on!