The University of Arizona has announced that three-time Grammy Award winner Diplo will be the headlining act for this year’s Post/Move Concert, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Bear Down Field. The outdoor event follows the Red-Blue Showcase at McKale Center and is intended to be a celebration for Wildcats fans as the basketball season’s unofficial kickoff unfolds on campus.
Portrait of the Grammy-winning DJ/producer announced to headline the University of Arizona's Post/Move concert this fall.
Organizers say the Post/Move Concert will take place after the Red-Blue Showcase, which is presented by First Watch and staged inside McKale Center. Doors for the McKale Center portion of the day open at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. An Adaptive Athletics scrimmage is set to begin at 2 p.m., with player introductions to follow at 2:30 p.m., offering fans an early look at the men’s basketball roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Following the indoor showcase activities, gates to the Post/Move Concert at Bear Down Field will open at 4:30 p.m., and the first supporting act is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. The concert is planned to run into the evening and is expected to conclude at approximately 11 p.m. The Department of Athletics is partnering with Dusk Music Festival to present the concert portion of the event.
Diplo arrives in Tucson with a long track record of commercial success and industry recognition. Over the course of his career he has earned three Grammy Awards: two in 2015 for work as one half of the duo Jack Ü with Skrillex, recognized for the single "Where Are Ü Now" and the album "Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü," and a 2019 Grammy for the collaboration "Electricity" with Mark Ronson. His résumé also includes production work on M.I.A.’s 2007 album "Kala" and collaborations with high-profile artists such as Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Shakira, Kid Cudi, Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani.
The announced supporting lineup for the Post/Move Concert includes DJ Pauly D and Mix Master Mike. Pauly D rose to national prominence as a cast member of MTV’s "Jersey Shore" and has since established himself as one of the country’s busiest touring DJs, reportedly performing more than 150 shows a year and holding residencies in both Las Vegas and Atlantic City. His booking for the Sept. 26 concert reflects his continued presence on the festival and club circuits.
Mix Master Mike will return to Tucson for the third consecutive Post/Move appearance. A three-time DMC World DJ Champion, Mix Master Mike is widely known for his turntablist work and for his contributions to the hip-hop group Beastie Boys. His repeated inclusion in the University of Arizona’s concert lineup highlights a recurring connection between the school’s athletic events and established figures from the DJ and hip-hop communities.
Event organizers have indicated that additional special guests are expected to be announced in advance of the concert date. Fans seeking tickets and further event information are directed to the Arizona Wildcats’ ticketing site for Post/Move Concert sales and updates. The one-day schedule — featuring an adaptive athletics scrimmage, player introductions, and a full evening concert program — is structured to provide a continuous slate of activities for attendees from early afternoon through late evening.
This year’s Post/Move Concert joins a sequence of campus events that blend collegiate athletics with live music, positioning the Red-Blue Showcase and the concert as complementary parts of the same afternoon and evening for Wildcats supporters. The Department of Athletics and music partners have coordinated the venue usage and start times to allow fans to attend both the McKale Center showcase and the outdoor concert at Bear Down Field on Sept. 26.
Dusk Music Festival is promoting the 2026 Post/Move as the biggest Wildcat after-party ever, with net proceeds supporting Arizona Men’s Basketball NIL efforts. Beyond the music, it will feature player and coach appearances, photo ops, autographs, games and giveaways. GA tickets start at $30 for the 18+ event, which includes Mix Master Mike b2b Tomm-E and more TBA guests.
Bear Down Field's public entrance for the Post/Move concert is located at the corner of Cherry Avenue and East Fourth Street on the University of Arizona campus.
VIP packages will be available, and purchasers of VIP packages for the Red‑Blue Showcase will receive a complimentary concert VIP ticket; tickets will be delivered digitally closer to the event.
Tickets for both the Red‑Blue Showcase and Post/Move are scheduled to go on sale later this summer and fans are encouraged to sign up for The Zoo fan program to receive early ticket notices and inside access; Red‑Blue tickets can also be purchased by calling the McKale Center Ticket Office at 520‑621‑CATS.