P!NK to Headline 2026 Curebound Concert for Cures in San Diego

Global music icon to perform at Petco Park on May 15 to raise funds for innovative cancer research

Feb. 23, 2026 at 6:20pm

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Curebound, a philanthropic organization that funds cancer research, has announced that global music superstar P!NK will headline its 2026 Concert for Cures on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego. The annual event has become a premier benefit concert for cancer research, featuring A-list performers and raising millions to support groundbreaking studies across adult and pediatric cancers.

Why it matters

The Concert for Cures plays a critical role in sustaining momentum for cancer research at a time when national funding remains uncertain. The event brings together entertainment, science, and community to raise awareness and funds for innovative studies that have the power to save lives.

The details

Since launching in 2022, the Concert for Cures has grown exponentially each year, featuring top artists like Elton John, Ed Sheeran, and Alicia Keys. P!NK, who has sold over 60 million albums worldwide and earned 15 Top 10 hits, will bring her fearless honesty and high-energy live performances to the 2026 event. Curebound has awarded $51.5 million in cancer research grants to date, supporting 170 studies and generating $161 million in follow-on funding.

  • The 2026 Concert for Cures will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026.
  • General ticket sales begin on February 27, 2026, with some VIP tables available through presales starting on February 25.

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 fundraises for and invests in cancer research with the power to save lives. Headquartered in San Diego, Curebound forges interdisciplinary collaboration and funds pioneering studies across adult and pediatric cancers.

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, along with her father 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 (businesswire.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 (businesswire.com)

What’s next

General ticket sales for the 2026 Concert for Cures begin on February 27, 2026, with some VIP tables available through presales starting on February 25.

The takeaway

The Curebound Concert for Cures has become a premier event for raising funds and awareness for innovative cancer research, bringing together entertainment, science, and community to support breakthroughs that can save lives. P!NK's headlining performance in 2026 will help drive the event's continued growth and impact.