Concert for Cures Series Surpasses $28 Million Raised for Cancer Research Following P!NK’s Electrifying Performance at Petco Park
Curebound’s annual benefit concert with headliner P!NK raises over $8.25 million in one night for cancer research, joining a roster of past headliners that includes Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Alicia Keys.
Curebound, a cancer research accelerator, today announced that its 2026 Concert for Cures, headlined by global music icon P!NK, raised $8.25 million, bringing the total raised across the four-year history of the concert series to more than $28 million for cancer research. The May 15 concert at Petco Park drew 25,000 fans, including thousands of cancer survivors, 1,500 who were invited to attend by the Manchester Family Foundation.
Since launching in 2022, Concert for Cures has united over 60,000 people in San Diego with A-list headliners – Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys and now P!NK – to raise millions for adult and pediatric cancer research. The event has grown exponentially each year, emerging as a marquee night where entertainment, science and community intersect to accelerate the fight against cancer.
P!NK delivered an exhilarating, high-flying performance that brought the Petco Park crowd to its feet from the first note. Known worldwide for her fearless live shows and powerhouse vocals, the global superstar delivered her biggest hits and emotional stripped-down moments, turning the stadium into one of the most memorable nights in Concert for Cures history.
