MUSIC

The NCAA Final Four and Discovery Green present the NCAA Final Four Big Dance Concert Series.

The Big Dance is a free three-day concert series open to music fans in celebration of the NCAA Men's Final Four. In addition to the music, there will be plenty of food and activities to keep you entertained.

Friday, April 1
AT&T Block Party (part of The Big Dance Concert Series)
Location: Discovery Green
Admission: Free
Hours: 4 -- 10:30 p.m.

Headliner: Sublime with Rome

4:00 - 10:00 pm Big Dance Open to the Public
4:45 - 5:30 pm Los Skarnales
6:15 - 6:45 pm Naismith Preview Show
7:00 - 8:15 pm The Hold Steady
9:00 - 10:15 pm Sublime with Rome

Saturday, April 2
Coca-Cola Zero Countdown, (part of The Big Dance Concert Series)
Location: Discovery Green
Admission: Free
Hours: 11:30 a.m. -- 8 p.m.

Headliner: Kings of Leon

11:00 - 4:00 pm Big Dance Open to the Public
11:30 - 12:00 pm Vallejo
12:30 - 1:00 pm Robert Randolph & the Family Band
1:30 - 2:15 pm Panic! At the Disco
3:00 - 4:00 pm Kings of Leon
5:00 - 7:30 pm Viewing Party - Semifinal #1

Sunday, April 3
Capital One JamFest (part of The Big Dance Concert Series)
Location: Discovery Green
Admission: Free.
Hours: 3 -- 10 p.m.

Headliner: Kenny Chesney
Texas favorite Pat Green will perform during the Sunday show headlined by country music superstar Kenny Chesney.

3:00 - 10:00 pm Big Dance Open to the Public
4:00 - 5:00 pm Roger Creager
5:30 - 6:30 pm Uncle Kracker
7:00 - 8:00 pm Pat Green
8:45 - 10:00 pm Kenny Chesney

 Please note: during THE BIG DANCE the park will be gated, and hours of operation will be limited for security reasons.

Discovery Green will be fenced and gated. Gates will be closed to all visitors the weekend of April 1 – 3, except during The Big Dance hours. All regular park events are cancelled April 1 - 3.

Security checkpoints and entry gates are located at:

1. Entrance 1 -Crawford and Lamar St.
2. Entrance 2 - Lamar near LaBranch St.
3. Entrance 3 - Crawford South of Rusk St.
4. Entrance 4 - Avenida de las Americas at the Brown Promenade

• Everyone entering The Big Dance will go through a security entrance.
• No bags larger than 11 x 17" will be allowed. No food, beverages, umbrellas, chairs, tents, video recorders, noisemakers or weapons of any kinds will be allowed. See a full list of prohibited items below. Please note that all prohibited items will be confiscated.
• The gates will be closed if and when officials determine that park capacity is reached.
• Pets are not allowed at Big Dance concerts. Guide dogs and other service animals are not pets.
• Expect street closures around Discovery Green and be prepared! Map your trip downtown and use the Final Four mobile guide to get around – www.finalfourmobile.com.
• Avoid the traffic and hassle of getting downtown and use METRO. METRO has opened FOUR (4) Park and Ride locations. Leave your vehicle at Park and Ride location and come in for the Final Four events for only $5 round trip. For more information go to http://www.ridemetro.org/.
• The Convention Center Parking Garage located beneath Discovery Green is closed for The Big Dance beginning on Monday, March 28.
• If you do drive…For The Big Dance or Bracket Town, enter downtown from the NORTH or EAST of Discovery Green and the George R. Brown Convention Center. Expect street closures around The Big Dance and Bracket Town and be prepared to park several blocks away! Map your trip downtown and go to www.ncaa.com/finalfour for the most up-to-date information on street closures.

Click here for more security information and rules.