San Jose Buzzing With Super Bowl Weekend Events

Fans flock to South Bay city for concerts, meet-and-greets, and more ahead of the Big Game

Feb. 6, 2026 at 9:07pm

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San Jose is hosting a packed schedule of events and activities for football fans in town for the Super Bowl. From a block party at San Pedro Square to a massive concert featuring Kehlani outside City Hall, the city is going all out to create a lively Super Bowl experience for locals and visitors alike.

Why it matters

As one of the host cities for the Super Bowl, San Jose is looking to capitalize on the influx of fans and create a memorable atmosphere in the lead-up to the big game. By offering a variety of events and attractions, the city hopes to showcase its vibrant downtown and provide an economic boost through increased tourism and spending.

The details

The festivities in San Jose include the End Zone Experience at the San Jose Civic Center, which features sports memorabilia and meet-and-greets with former NFL stars. Downtown, there's a block party at San Pedro Square and a massive concert in front of San Jose City Hall featuring Grammy-winning artist Kehlani. Other events include a party at Santana Row and a Big Game Drone show, all happening on Friday night. On Saturday, there will be a performance by DJ Dom Dolla outside City Hall.

  • The End Zone Experience runs through Saturday.
  • The San Pedro Square block party and Kehlani concert are scheduled for Friday night.
  • The Dom Dolla performance is set for Saturday.

The players

Justin Smith

The organizer of the "Beast Bus" that brought a group of Seahawks fans to San Jose.

Kim Springer

A Patriots fan who is visiting the San Jose area for the first time to take in the Super Bowl festivities.

Gabe Scarpelli

A representative for the End Zone Experience event, which is bringing in athletes for meet-and-greets.

Tommy O'Hare

The 2026 Sports and Events director for San Jose, who is overseeing the city's Super Bowl weekend programming.

Matt Mahan

The mayor of San Jose, who is excited about the city's ability to provide a Super Bowl experience that wasn't available the last time the event was held in the area.

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What they’re saying

“We came all the way across two states, broke down eight times just to get the Beast Bus here.”

— Justin Smith, Beast Bus organizer

“I want to see everything I can see while I'm here. I've not been to this area before.”

— Kim Springer, Patriots fan

“For us, we're bringing in some great athletes people want to meet and, hopefully fulfilling some childhood dreams.”

— Gabe Scarpelli, End Zone Experience representative

“We want people to feel they've had a Super Bowl experience without having to buy a ticket to the big game.”

— Tommy O'Hare, 2026 Sports and Events director for San Jose

“People coming downtown, rediscovering their downtown and having a good time and creating memories and being part of a Super Bowl experience that really wasn't here ten years ago when Super Bowl came to town.”

— Matt Mahan, Mayor of San Jose

What’s next

Officials in San Jose are hoping the successful execution of this weekend's events will pave the way for the city to host more high-profile sporting events in the future.

The takeaway

San Jose is making the most of its opportunity to host Super Bowl festivities, providing a diverse array of events and attractions to cater to football fans and create a lively atmosphere in the lead-up to the big game. The city's efforts showcase its ability to handle large-scale events and could lead to future hosting opportunities.