Indianapolis is gearing up for a whirlwind of laughter and beats, with the inauguration of Fever Fest, a new cultural event blending comedy and music as part of the WNBA All-Star weekend. In partnership with Kevin Hart's company, Hartbeat, Pacers Sports & Entertainment is hosting the festival, headlined by The Kid LAROI, according to FOX59. The lineup boasts not only the Australian rapper but also comedians Cedric the Entertainer, Leslie Jones, Aida Rodriguez, and musicians like G-Eazy and BIA.
The Everwise Amphitheater in Indianapolis will serve as the venue for the fest last Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Deon Cole is set to host, ensuring the crowd is well entertained before the All-Star Game starts at 8:30 p.m. Jeff Clanagan, President, Chief Distribution Officer of Hartbeat, expressed excitement over the fest, "Fever Fest is the kind of bold, high-energy event that reflects exactly what Hartbeat and PS&E set out to build together," as reported by FOX59.
Ticket sales for Fever Fest went live today, starting at an accessible price point of $25 for the first 250 general admission tickets, a detail shared by WISH-TV. These tickets can be snatched up on Ticketmaster, inviting fans to be part of this inaugural event that aims to mingle sports, entertainment, and culture seamlessly. The All-Star Game tickets also went up for grabs online, with resale tickets starting at $161.84.
Emphasizing the importance of the initiative, Joseph Graziano, EVP of Strategy and Business Ventures at PS&E, pointed out, "Fever Fest delivers a unique opportunity to bring our global fanbase together during WNBA All-Star,” as detailed by WRTV. He additionally remarked, “Through this partnership with Hartbeat, we’re curating moments that celebrate culture, community, and creativity. This is only the start of how we’re imagining entertainment for our city and state.”
