Indianapolis Gears Up for NCAA Men's Final Four and March Madness Music Festival

Final Four fun in Indianapolis beyond the court

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:08pm

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The NCAA Men's Final Four weekend in Indianapolis will feature a three-day concert series, the March Madness Music Festival, and the Men's Final Four Dribble, both of which are free and open to the public. The music festival will feature headliners like Twenty One Pilots, Zach Brown Band, and Post Malone, while the dribble event gives kids the chance to participate in the action.

Why it matters

Indianapolis is hosting the NCAA Men's Final Four, one of the biggest events in college basketball, and the city is pulling out all the stops to create a memorable experience for fans beyond just the games. These free public events are designed to bring the community together and showcase Indianapolis as a premier sports and entertainment destination.

The details

The March Madness Music Festival will take place at the American Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis, featuring national music acts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Men's Final Four Dribble event will start at Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus and have participants dribble basketballs through White River State Park, ending at Victory Field.

  • The March Madness Music Festival will run from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • The Men's Final Four Dribble will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2026 starting at 1:00 PM.

The players

Dan Gliot

The senior director of marketing and communications at Indiana Sports Corp., the organization overseeing the events.

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What they’re saying

“We got Twenty One Pilots headlining on Friday, Zach Brown Band on Saturday and then Post Malone on Sunday. They are the biggest acts in the country, and they're all for free here in Indianapolis over Men's Final Four weekend, so we're just really excited.”

— Dan Gliot, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Indiana Sports Corp.

“Kids 18 and under will be dribbling basketballs throughout White River State Park. We'll star at Carroll Stadium on IU Indy's campus, and then they'll dribble through White River State Park and they'll end up at Victory field.”

— Dan Gliot, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Indiana Sports Corp.

What’s next

Registration for the Men's Final Four Dribble event is now closed, but fans can still attend the free March Madness Music Festival events throughout the weekend.

The takeaway

Indianapolis is pulling out all the stops to create an unforgettable Final Four experience for fans, with free public events like the March Madness Music Festival and the Men's Final Four Dribble complementing the excitement on the basketball court. These festivities showcase Indianapolis' ability to host major sporting events and bring the community together.