P!NK to Headline Curebound Concert for Cures at Petco Park
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P!NK Headlines 2026 Curebound Concert for Cures on Friday, May 15 at Petco Park. Tickets on sale Friday, February, 27 at curebound.org and ticketmaster.com.
Global music icon P!NK will headline Curebound's 2026 Concert for Cures on Friday, May 15, at Petco Park in San Diego. The benefit concert marks P!NK's only scheduled U.S. performance of 2026 so far, with all ticket sales funding cutting-edge adult and pediatric cancer research.
Since launching in 2022, Concert for Cures has emerged as the nation's premier benefit concert for cancer research, a marquee event where entertainment, science, and community intersect to raise awareness and funds for groundbreaking research. The event has grown exponentially each year, featuring A-list superstars including Elton John, Ed Sheeran, and Alicia Keys performing to sold-out crowds.
A Personal Connection to the Cause
Cancer is personal for P!NK. Her father, a Vietnam War veteran, died of the disease in 2021, a loss that adds purpose and poignancy to her participation in this fundraiser. The three-time Grammy Award winner has built a career defined by fearless honesty, unforgettable live shows, and advocacy for causes she holds dear.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2000, P!NK has sold over 60 million albums worldwide, earned 15 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 (including four #1s), and packed out arenas and stadiums globally with her high-energy, high-flying performances. She was named Billboard Music Awards' Icon in 2021 and iHeartRadio's Icon in 2023. Her 2023-24 world tour earned $693.8 million and sold more than 4.8 million tickets across 128 stadium and arena shows.
Critical Funding at a Critical Time
"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," said Robin Toft, CEO of Curebound. "We are thrilled to welcome P!NK to San Diego and honored that she is lending her extraordinary talent to help Curebound fight this disease that has touched us all."
To date, Curebound has awarded $51.5 million in cancer research grants, supporting 170 innovative studies across 23 types of adult and pediatric cancers. That investment has generated $161 million in follow-on funding, demonstrating the multiplier effect of early-stage research support.
Last year's Concert for Cures, headlined by Elton John at Petco Park, raised $11.5 million for the San Diego-based nonprofit. The consistent success of these annual concerts has established them as a sustainable funding source for cancer research at a time when federal research budgets face uncertainty.
Research That Gives Families Time
Curebound Board Chair Rick Valencia, who is co-chairing the concert organizing committee with his daughter Aubrey Salvati, says the mission is deeply personal and ultimately about patients and their families.
"Cancer research isn't just measured in funding or breakthroughs, it's measured in the moments families get to keep," Valencia said. "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."
Valencia's perspective reflects the reality that cancer research advances rapidly when properly funded. The treatments available today, from immunotherapy to targeted therapies to early detection methods, demonstrate how consistent research investment translates into improved patient outcomes.
Concert Details and Ticket Information
Gates for Concert for Cures: P!NK open at Petco Park at 6:30 p.m. on May 15, with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are priced from $39.95 to $289.95, plus service fees.
General ticket sales begin Friday, February 27, at 10 a.m. PT at curebound.org and ticketmaster.com. A presale runs Wednesday, February 25, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the Curebound website for anyone who signs up online in advance for early access. A Live Nation presale via the Live Nation All Access app follows on Thursday, February 26.
Multiple-seat VIP table packages are also available through the Curebound website. A portion of ticket purchases may be tax-deductible. For information on tax-deductibility, contact info@curebound.org. For VIP experiences and premium tables, contact heather@curebound.org.
Growing Impact Through Community
The Concert for Cures model demonstrates how large-scale community events can sustain critical research funding. By combining world-class entertainment with a clear mission, Curebound has created an annual tradition that brings tens of thousands together for an unforgettable night of music while generating millions for cancer research.
More information about Curebound and its cancer research efforts is available at curebound.org.