Fever Fest to Debut During WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis with Star-Studded Lineup

Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) and Hartbeat — the global entertainment company founded by comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart — have announced the highly anticipated launch of Fever Fest, an electrifying comedy and music event debuting on Saturday, July 19, at Everwise Amphitheater in Indianapolis. Timed to coincide with AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025, this inaugural festival promises an unforgettable night of culture, comedy, and celebration.

Headlining the entertainment-packed evening is The Kid LAROI, GRAMMY-nominated and globally acclaimed artist known for his genre-blending hits. Joining him on stage are hip-hop stars G-Eazy and BIA, along with comedy legends Cedric the Entertainer, Leslie Jones, and Aida Rodriguez. The night will be hosted by the hilarious Deon Cole, whose signature humor is sure to keep the energy high throughout the event. Rising local talent 803Fresh will kick off the evening with a special performance starting at 5 p.m., leading into the main show.

As part of a multi-year partnership with PS&E, Hartbeat takes on the role of “culture curator,” and Fever Fest marks the first activation under this groundbreaking collaboration. The goal? To redefine entertainment in Indianapolis and create experiences that blend sports, culture, and community.

"Fever Fest delivers a unique opportunity to bring our global fanbase together during WNBA All-Star,” said Joseph Graziano, EVP of Strategy and Business Ventures at PS&E. “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.”

“Fever Fest is the kind of bold, high-energy event that reflects exactly what Hartbeat and PS&E set out to build together,” added Jeff Clanagan, President and Chief Distribution Officer of Hartbeat. “This is just the beginning. Through our collaboration, Hartbeat will bring cultural activations to Indianapolis year-round, cementing the city and region as a destination for unforgettable experiences at the intersection of sports, entertainment and culture.”

After the final performance, fans are invited to stay for a WNBA All-Star watch party, beginning at 8:30 p.m., complete with food and drinks to keep the festivities going into the night.

Tickets for Fever Fest go on general sale at 3 p.m. ET on June 24 via Ticketmaster.com. In celebration of the WNBA All-Star Weekend, the first 250 general admission tickets will be available for just $25, with one ticket granting access to the full night of entertainment.

To learn more and sign up for updates, visit feverfestival.com.