The 2026 benefit concert, headlined by global music icon P!NK, brings the total raised across the four-year history of the event series to more than $28 million. Funds from the concert directly support vital adult and pediatric cancer research.
The high-energy event took place at San Diego's Petco Park, drawing a massive crowd of 25,000 fans. Among the attendees were thousands of cancer survivors, including 1,500 individuals who were invited to attend the special evening by the Manchester Family Foundation.
P!NK delivered an exhilarating, high-flying performance that kept the stadium crowd on its feet from the very first note. Known worldwide for her fearless live shows and powerhouse vocals, the global superstar performed her biggest hits alongside emotional, stripped-down moments. During her performance, she praised the organization's efforts from the stage, expressing her deep gratitude for being able to support such an important cause.
Since launching in 2022, the Concert for Cures has united over 60,000 people. P!NK joins an illustrious roster of past A-list headliners that includes Elton John, Ed Sheeran, and Alicia Keys. The benefit has grown exponentially each year, emerging as a marquee night where entertainment, science, and community intersect to accelerate the fight against cancer.
P!NK began her portion of the night with a rendition of 2017 song “What About Us,” after which she told the crowd that she was going to “keep my feet on the ground” with “a couple of songs that bring me comfort.” She then launched into a stirring cover of the Janis Joplin classic “Me and Bobby McGee.”
After belting her heart out on the “Bobby McGee” outro — which made her “almost pass out” — she took a drink and asked the audience “We got any Led Zeppelin fans out there?” Responding to their applause, she said “Alright, thank God” and introduced the next song: her version of “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You.”
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— Contz (@contz) January 31, 2025
