The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend is set to kick off Thursday, Feb. 16, as athletes, musicians and fans from across the country congregate in the mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah.
And while the focus of the weekend may be on all things basketball, there will be plenty of major musical events happening as well, with everyone from Travis Scott and Pitbull to G-Eazy, Saweetie and The Kid LAROI hitting the stage at venues all across downtown Salt Lake.
Scott partnered with host team the Utah Jazz to put together a two-day concert series at The Depot featuring Don Tolliver, Sheck Wes and other special artists who have yet to be announced, while the “Feel This Good” hitmaker, the “Me, Myself & I” and “Best Friend” rappers and the “Kids Are Growing Up (Part 1)” crooner have all been tapped to headline shows sponsored by the NBA.
From pre-game concerts and specially curated lineups to all the major happenings surrounding the actual All-Star Game on Sunday night (Feb. 19), Billboard has rounded up the information you need about each can’t-miss event going down in the 801 while the NBA is in town.
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Thursday, Feb. 16
American Express X Turner Road Show Concert
Musical performances by Wiz Khalifa and Chlöe Bailey, plus live studio broadcasts with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal & Kenny Smith. Tickets and more information here.
The Complex, 536 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT
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Friday, Feb. 17
2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Famous faces including 21 Savage, Janelle Monae, Kane Brown, Cordae, Ozuna and Nicky Jam will face off in teams led by honorary captains Utah Jazz governor Ryan Smith and NBA great Dwyane Wade. Tickets are available here. The game will also air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET and stream on the ESPN app.
Jon M Huntsman Center at the University of Utah, 1825 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT
2023 Jordan Rising Stars Game
Honorary coaches and former All-Stars Pau Gasol, Deron Williams and Joakim Noah and Utah Jazz assistant coach Jason Terry will pit their teams of rising young NBA talent against one another in a mini-tournament of three games. Players drafted include Utah Jazz rookie Walker Kessler, AJ Griffin of the Atlanta Hawks, Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors and more. The series of games begins at 7 p.m. MT/9 p.m. ET and will air on TNT. Tickets are available on the NBA Events site.
Vivint Arena, 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
Michelob ULTRA Courtside Concert
G-Eazy and Saweetie will take the stage at the Salt Palace Convention Center just blocks away from Vivint Arena, starting at 9 p.m. MT. Attendees must be 21 or older to enter the venue. Tickets can be purchased here.
Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
Cactus Jack Concert Series
In partnership with the Utah Jazz, Travis Scott has curated a lineup of special performers across All-Star Weekend, starting with Don Tolliver and Sheck Wes on Friday night (Feb. 17), followed by as-yet-unannounced special guests the following night. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Depot, 13 N 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT
American Express “Outside the Court”
This special activation presented by American Express where guests can enjoy light snacks and cocktails just outside the Vivint Center (soon to be the newly renamed Delta Center). First-time NBA All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder will stop by from 2 to 3 p.m. while fellow NBA stars Jaden Ivey, Jazz legend Carlos Boozer and other players will also be popping by throughout the remainder of the weekend.
Outside Vivint Arena, 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
21 Savage’s Official All-Star Weekend Party
Kicking off Salt Lake City Live All Star Weekend, this afterparty will feature performances by 21 Savage, DJ Drama and surprise special guests. Tickets can be purchased via SLC Live.
Union Event Center, 235 N 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT
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Saturday, Feb. 18
All-Star Practice
Fans will be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the NBA All-Stars and coaches prepare for the following day’s All-Star Game.
Vivint Arena, 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
NBA HBCU Classic
Grambling State and Southern University will face off at 2 p.m. MT/4 p.m. ET in this year’s HBCU Classic, continuing the longstanding tradition of All-Stars Weekend. Tickets are available for purchase via Ticketmaster.
Jon M Huntsman Center at the University of Utah, 1825 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT
2023 Skills Challenge, 3-Point Shoot-out & Slam Dunk Challenge
Top NBA stars will compete in this year’s slam dunk challenge — which was won last year by Obi Toppin of the New York Knicks — skill challenge and 3-point shoot-out. Tickets are available via the official NBA Events website, and the trio of contests will also be broadcast on TNT.
Vivint Arena, 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
NBA Experiences Saturday Night Show
Pitbull will headline the NBA’s Saturday night concert at the Salt Palace Convention Center following the conclusion of the 2023 Slam Dunk Challenge. Tickets can be purchased on the NBA Experiences website here.
Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S W Temple, Salt Lake City
SLC Live All-Star Party with Shaquille O’Neal
For night two of the afterparty presented by Salt Lake City Live, Shaquille O’Neal will bring out his alter ego DJ DIESEL alongside DJ IRIE for a star-studded spectacle just one week after performing at his annual pre-Super Bowl bash. Buy tickets here.
Union Event Center, 235 N 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT
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Sunday, Feb. 19
NBA G League Next Up Game
Ahead of this year’s NBA All-Star Game, the next generation of basketball stars from the NBA G League will battle it out in the Next Up Game, with Luka Garza of the Iowa Wolves and top 2023 draft prospect Scooter Henderson captaining this year’s teams. Other notable, fan-voted players include Scotty Pippen, Jr., Charles Bassey and Sharife Cooper. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
Jon M. Huntsman Center at the University of Utah, 1825 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT
NBA All-Star Weekend Pre-Game Concert
Before the All-Star Game kicks off in full force, fans will be treated to a pre-game concert headlined by The Kid LAROI and BIA.
Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
72nd NBA All-Star Game
The NBA’s greatest current players will descend on the home of the Utah Jazz for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. Starters include team captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Donovan Mitchell, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Lauri Markkanen and more. The game will be broadcast at 5:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
Vivint Arena, 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT