Venue: University of Arizona Mall
Start Time: 5:00pm
Tickets:

Free Event

Country music star Phil Vassar will perform on the University of Arizona Mall in a pre-game concert prior to Arizona Football’s home opener against Mississippi State on September 10, 2022.

Vassar will be joined this year by a local opening act (artist to be announced at a later date) as well as a performance from the University of Arizona Arts department. Arizona Athletics, in conjunction with Arizona Arts, is excited to present Vassar at the home opener for the second year in a row. Vassar will be joined by a local opening act (artist TBD) and student performers from the College of Fine Arts.

Phil Vassar makes his return after performing prior to last year’s home opener vs. San Diego State. Vassar will perform from his catalogue of signature songs that features 10 number one singles and 26 top-40 hits, including “Carlene”, “Just Another Day in Paradise”, “Sick-Pack Summer” and “When I Love You” among others. The two-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and Top New Male Vocalist award-winner will take the stage as part of the “Community Day” promotions on game day.

Arizona Football’s home opener vs. Mississippi State on Sept. 10 begins at 8 p.m. Tickets start as low as $11 and can be purchased here. Season Tickets and Flex Plans are on sale as well for Arizona’s seven-game home schedule.

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