Who's ready for the Detroit Draft? The event of the year just got a little more exciting as the NFL revealed the headlining acts for a NFL Draft Concert Series from April 25-27.
Meant to spotlight Detroit's vibrant music scene throughout the three-day event, the NFL Draft Concert Series presented by Bud Light will feature Big Sean, Detroit Youth Choir, Bazzi and more.
“With the Draft coming to Detroit, we knew the importance of representing the rich cultural history and music legacy of this city as part of our NFL Draft Concert Series," said Tim Tubito, director of event presentation and content at the NFL. “With an incredible lineup of headliners who all hail from the region, we're excited for these great artists to help us create an amazing on-site experience for our fans and prospects."
To kick off day one, Detroit native Big Sean will take the stage at 6:15 p.m. before Draft selections begin on Thursday, April 25.
On day two, the Detroit Youth Choir will perform at 6 p.m. before the Draft selections on Friday, April 26.
After Rounds 2-3 on Friday, April 26, a post-Draft fireworks show and tribute to Detroit music will take place.
After the Draft selections conclude on Saturday, April 27, Bazzi, Michigan-born and Los Angeles-based multiplatinum singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, will close out the 2024 Draft Concert Series.
"Since releasing his 2018 smash single “Mine," which went quintuple-platinum and broke into the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, Bazzi has generated billions of streams, sold out shows and most recently released his third full-length album “Infinite Dream'" organizers wrote in a press release.
All performances as part of the NFL Draft Concert Series presented by Bud Light will take place at the Draft Theater in front of the award-winning Campus Martius Park. General fan viewing for the Draft Concert Series is free, standing room only and will be on a first-come first-served basis. The area will remain open throughout Draft programming.
For free entry, fans must download the NFL OnePass app or on the web at NFL.com/DraftAccess.
The NFL recently announced Detroit artist Angela Davis will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and Caleb Carroll, a native of metro Detroit and a fan-favorite performer at Detroit Lions games, will sing the national anthem from the Draft Theater stage on day one.
-- In addition to the live performances fans will get to see, the NFL Draft Experience presented by Rocket Mortgage - the league's ultimate fan festival - will be free and open to the public from April 25-27.
-- Hart Plaza will host Draft Experience Presented by Rocket Mortgage, including games, exhibits, player appearances and sponsor experiences. The NFL Play Football field at Corner Ballpark presented by StatusPRO will host youth-focused activities, including NFL FLAG skills and drills and football clinics. Fans are encouraged to plan ahead, as capacity is limited, and admission will be on a first-come first-served basis.
NFL DRAFT EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY ROCKET MORTGAGE - HOURS OF OPERATION
DATE HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, April 25 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET
Friday, April 26 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 27 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
PLAY FOOTBALL FIELD AT CORNER BALLPARK PRESENTED BY STATUSPRO
DATE HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, April 25 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET
Friday, April 26 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 27 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
NFL DRAFT PROGRAMMING - TIMING
DATE TIMING (ESTIMATED)
Thursday, April 25 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET
Friday, April 26 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 27 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET
For more information on the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, fans should visit nfl.com/draft/event-info and download the NFL OnePass app or on the web at NFL.com/DraftAccess. All adults are required to register for free entry to the NFL Draft but can also register up to five children to get into the event. Please note the Draft site has limited capacity, and OnePass registration does not guarantee entry, as admission is on a first-come first-served basis. For those without a smartphone, registration on site via Fan Services staff is also permitted.