Concert Series Set to Energize Game Days at Arizona Stadium and McKale Center
TUCSON – – Arizona Athletics and Arizona Sports Enterprises (ASE) have struck a partnership with DUSK Music Festival to elevate the gameday fan experiences at Arizona Stadium and McKale Center during the 2025-2026 season, ASE General Manager Brian Rooney announced today.
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to bring Wildcat fans together on gamedays throughout the year to create the best atmosphere and fan experience in the country,” Rooney said. “Partnering with DUSK to bring in these acts will enhance game days in Tucson throughout the year and galvanize our community to create memories that include Arizona Athletics.”
Details of the all-new concert series ‘Bear Down Bash’ include 14 live concert events in conjunction with Arizona Athletics Football and Basketball events. These 14 events will create a dynamic fusion of sports and live entertainment, giving fans even more reason to show up early, stay late, and celebrate gameday together. The partnership will include the following events that focus on great local talent as well as national artists:
Arizona Football (Pregame Tailgate Concert Series)
| Gameday | Musical Artist |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 30 vs. Hawaii | Drew Cooper |
| Saturday, September 6 vs. Weber State | Jason Ehresman |
| Friday, September 12 vs. Kansas State | Gigi and the Glow |
| Saturday, October 4 vs. Oklahoma State | Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers |
| Saturday, October 11 vs. BYU | TBD |
| Saturday, November 8 vs. Kansas | Future Syndicate |
| Saturday, November 22 vs. Baylor | Sophia Rankin and the Sound |
| 2026 Arizona Football Spring Showcase | TBD |
Support artists for Bear Down Bash will vary and include The Jons, Table Manners and more.
Additional artists and events taking place surrounding men’s and women’s basketball games will be announced in the near future.
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Arizona Athletics to bring the energy of DUSK to Arizona Football and Basketball fans” said Page Repp, Founding Partner of DUSK Music Festival. “This 14-part concert series is a chance to blend the spirit of live music with the passion of Wildcat Nation, creating unforgettable game day experiences all season long. It’s going to be an electric atmosphere, and we can’t wait to share it with our Wildcat Family.”
This partnership with DUSK is part of a large-scale vision that Arizona Athletics and ASE must build innovative community partnerships that drive long-term growth, align with organizational goals and create a world-class experience for Wildcats fans, young and old.
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