Kehlani Brings High-Energy Performance to San Jose City Hall Ahead of Super Bowl 60
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter took the stage at East Santa Clara Street near San Jose City Hall on Friday, February 7, 2026, as part of a massive music festival celebrating Bay Area talent. Kehlani's electrifying performance was met with cheers from the crowd of over 15,000 people who had gathered to celebrate the Super Bowl Weekend.
With her characteristic confidence and charisma, Kehlani kicked off her set with hits like "After Hours," "Gangsta," and "Change Your Life," before diving into newer songs like "Folded" and "Out the Window." The crowd was wowed by her tightly choreographed performance, which featured a genre-bending collaboration between Bay Area harpist GEO and San Francisco native DJ Salenie.
Kehlani's setlist also included nods to her hometown of Oakland and her Filipino-American heritage, as well as a shoutout to fans from the San Francisco 49ers. Her message of inclusivity and love was clear throughout her performance, which culminated with her signature anthemic choruses and crowd-pleasing moments.
The Big Game Block Party in San Jose was just one stop on Kehlani's Super Bowl Weekend celebration, but it marked a victory lap of sorts for the musician who received two Grammy Awards earlier this month. In an acceptance speech, Kehlani used her platform to denounce Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), further cementing her status as a vocal advocate for social justice.
Mayor Matt Mahan made an appearance at the event, expressing his commitment to ensuring that the party was "in the South Bay." San Jose residents were also treated to performances by other talented Bay Area artists, including DJ Ethan Dreams, Kiyomi, Fijiana, and Noodles, a Filipino-American DJ who gave shoutouts targeting specific subsets of her audience.
The event was part of an afternoon and evening that transformed San Jose City Hall into the epicenter of a music festival celebrating diversity and talent. As Kehlani brought the house down with her final performance, it was clear that this Super Bowl Weekend celebration would be one to remember for years to come.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter took the stage at East Santa Clara Street near San Jose City Hall on Friday, February 7, 2026, as part of a massive music festival celebrating Bay Area talent. Kehlani's electrifying performance was met with cheers from the crowd of over 15,000 people who had gathered to celebrate the Super Bowl Weekend.
With her characteristic confidence and charisma, Kehlani kicked off her set with hits like "After Hours," "Gangsta," and "Change Your Life," before diving into newer songs like "Folded" and "Out the Window." The crowd was wowed by her tightly choreographed performance, which featured a genre-bending collaboration between Bay Area harpist GEO and San Francisco native DJ Salenie.
Kehlani's setlist also included nods to her hometown of Oakland and her Filipino-American heritage, as well as a shoutout to fans from the San Francisco 49ers. Her message of inclusivity and love was clear throughout her performance, which culminated with her signature anthemic choruses and crowd-pleasing moments.
The Big Game Block Party in San Jose was just one stop on Kehlani's Super Bowl Weekend celebration, but it marked a victory lap of sorts for the musician who received two Grammy Awards earlier this month. In an acceptance speech, Kehlani used her platform to denounce Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), further cementing her status as a vocal advocate for social justice.
Mayor Matt Mahan made an appearance at the event, expressing his commitment to ensuring that the party was "in the South Bay." San Jose residents were also treated to performances by other talented Bay Area artists, including DJ Ethan Dreams, Kiyomi, Fijiana, and Noodles, a Filipino-American DJ who gave shoutouts targeting specific subsets of her audience.
The event was part of an afternoon and evening that transformed San Jose City Hall into the epicenter of a music festival celebrating diversity and talent. As Kehlani brought the house down with her final performance, it was clear that this Super Bowl Weekend celebration would be one to remember for years to come.
. It's so inspiring to see her use her music as a way to bring people together, especially when it comes to celebrating diversity and social justice. You know, life is all about balance, right? We gotta make room for ourselves, but we also gotta make space for others. Kehlani did just that with her music and message - she didn't just perform for herself, she performed for the community 
. And hey, being confident on stage doesn't hurt either 
! It's all about owning your space and shining your light 
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and i love how she gave shoutouts to the 49ers fans it added this extra layer of authenticity to her performance i was a bit worried she'd lose that edge after her grammy wins, but girl is still giving us all the energy 
what's up with the harpist GEO tho? how did they even collab on that 
she literally brought the energy and had the crowd eating out of the palm of her hand 
i love how she incorporated nods to her hometown and filipino heritage into the setlist, it was such a beautiful gesture 
and can we talk about that message of inclusivity and love that just poured out of every note 
i'm also loving the collab with geo and salenie, their music together is straight fire 
and I'm not gonna lie, having mayor matt mahan show up at the event was a nice touch 
it's clear that san jose is all about celebrating diversity and talent, and kehlanis super bowl weekend celebration was the perfect representation of that 
. But what really stood out to me was Kehlani's message of inclusivity - it's so important for artists to use their platforms like that 
. By the way, did you see the crowd size? 15,000 people is crazy! San Jose City Hall must've been buzzing all day 
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. The fact that she incorporated her Filipino heritage into the setlist was so cool 
. And can we talk about the crowd? 15,000 people are going wild for her 
!