Post Malone to Headline Final Day of March Madness Music Festival

The free, three-day event in Indianapolis will feature major acts across multiple genres.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 7:40pm

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The 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival is set to bring a packed weekend of live music to Indianapolis, culminating with Post Malone headlining the final night on April 5. The free, three-day event will feature major acts across multiple genres, including Twenty One Pilots on Friday and Zac Brown Band on Saturday.

Why it matters

The March Madness Music Festival adds a major music component to one of the biggest weekends in college sports, providing free entertainment for fans attending the NCAA basketball tournament in Indianapolis.

The details

Friday's AT&T Block Party begins at 4:30 p.m., with Twenty One Pilots—known for hits like 'Heathens' and 'Stressed Out'—taking the stage alongside keshi and Joey Valence & Brae. Saturday's Coca-Cola LIVE! show starts at 3:30 p.m., headlined by Zac Brown Band, whose mix of country and Southern rock has earned them multiple Grammy Awards. They'll be joined by Ravyn Lenae, BRELAND, and Russell Dickerson. The weekend wraps up Sunday with Capital One JamFest, where Post Malone will close out the festival. Megan Moroney and Dominic Fike are also scheduled to perform earlier that day.

  • The March Madness Music Festival runs from April 3-5, 2026.
  • The festival takes place during Final Four weekend of the 2026 NCAA basketball tournament.

The players

Post Malone

An American rapper, singer, and songwriter who will headline the final day of the March Madness Music Festival.

Twenty One Pilots

An American musical duo known for hits like 'Heathens' and 'Stressed Out', who will perform on the festival's opening night.

Zac Brown Band

An American country music band who will headline the Saturday lineup of the festival, known for their mix of country and Southern rock.

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What’s next

Fans unable to attend in person can stream performances from all three days live on NCAA.com.

The takeaway

The March Madness Music Festival has become a highly anticipated annual event, bringing together top musical acts across genres to provide free entertainment for basketball fans during the NCAA tournament.