NFL Draft Brings Music Stars to Pittsburgh

Bret Michaels, Wiz Khalifa, and Kane Brown to perform during festivities.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:31pm

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The 2026 NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh, and the league has announced a star-studded lineup of musical performers to entertain fans during the three-day event. Bret Michaels, Wiz Khalifa, and Kane Brown are all set to take the stage as part of the draft festivities.

Why it matters

The NFL Draft is one of the biggest annual events in professional sports, drawing massive crowds and media attention. Bringing in high-profile musical acts helps generate excitement and draw even more fans to the festivities in Pittsburgh.

The details

The NFL has a long history of incorporating live music performances into the draft weekend experience. This year, they've tapped Bret Michaels, the lead singer of the band Poison, as well as rappers Wiz Khalifa and country star Kane Brown to perform for the crowds in Pittsburgh.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26 in Pittsburgh.
  • Bret Michaels previously sang the national anthem at a Pittsburgh Steelers game in 2000.

The players

Bret Michaels

The lead singer of the popular 1980s rock band Poison.

Wiz Khalifa

A Grammy-nominated rapper known for hits like 'Black and Yellow' and 'See You Again'.

Kane Brown

A rising country music star who has had multiple #1 hits on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring such an exciting lineup of musical talent to Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft. Bret, Wiz, and Kane are going to put on an incredible show for the fans.”

— Peter O'Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business and League Events

The takeaway

The NFL continues to pull out all the stops to make the draft a must-see event, leveraging big-name musical acts to drive fan engagement and excitement around one of the league's marquee offseason events.