P!NK Headlines 2026 Curebound Concert for Cures on May 15 at Petco Park

Annual stadium concert brings tens of thousands together in San Diego for unforgettable night of music and impact to raise funds for cancer research.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Curebound, a philanthropic organization that funds innovative cancer research, announced that global music icon P!NK will headline its 2026 Concert for Cures on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego. The annual event has grown exponentially each year, featuring A-list superstars to raise millions for the fight against cancer.

Why it matters

The Concert for Cures plays a critical role in sustaining the momentum cancer research has achieved in recent years, as national research funding remains uncertain. The event brings the community together to raise awareness and funds for groundbreaking cancer research that can save lives.

The details

Since launching in 2022, the Concert for Cures has become the premier benefit concert for cancer research in the nation. P!NK, a trailblazer and passionate advocate, will lend her extraordinary talent to help Curebound fight this disease. To date, Curebound has awarded $51.5 million in cancer research grants, supporting 170 innovative studies across 23 types of adult and pediatric cancers.

  • The 2026 Concert for Cures will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026.
  • General ticket sales begin on February 27, 2026, and presales begin on February 25, 2026.

The players

P!NK

A global music icon who has built a career defined by fearless honesty, unforgettable live shows, and a refusal to fit a mold. She has sold over 60 million albums worldwide and earned 15 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

Curebound

A philanthropic organization that funds innovative cancer research to accelerate better prevention, detection, and treatments for cancer. Headquartered in San Diego, Curebound forges interdisciplinary collaboration and funds pioneering cancer research.

Robin Toft

The CEO of Curebound.

Rick Valencia

The Curebound Board Chair and co-chair of the concert organizing committee.

Aubrey Salvati

The co-chair of the concert organizing committee with Rick Valencia.

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What they’re saying

“At a time when national research funding remains uncertain, Curebound's Concert for Cures plays a critical role in sustaining the tremendous momentum cancer research has achieved in recent years.”

— Robin Toft, CEO of Curebound (natlawreview.com)

“Cancer research isn't just measured in funding or breakthroughs, it's measured in the moments families get to keep. I've seen firsthand how urgently progress matters for families like mine. Many of the treatments and methods of detection and prevention available today didn't exist five years ago. Research is what gives families time, options, and hope. This night helps us fund that research.”

— Rick Valencia, Curebound Board Chair (natlawreview.com)

What’s next

General ticket sales for the 2026 Concert for Cures begin on February 27, 2026, and presales begin on February 25, 2026.

The takeaway

The Concert for Cures is a critical event that brings the community together to raise funds for groundbreaking cancer research, which has the power to save lives and give families more time, options, and hope in the fight against this devastating disease.