P!NK to headline Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures fundraiser at Petco Park in San Diego
A major benefit concert returns to downtown San Diego
Singer and performer P!NK is scheduled to headline Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Petco Park. The event is presented as a benefit concert dedicated to raising funding for cancer research, with organizers stating that ticket sales support innovative adult and pediatric research programs.
Ticket timeline and venue details
The concert is set for an 8 p.m. start at Petco Park in downtown San Diego. Organizers have announced a phased ticket release: presales are slated to begin Wednesday, February 25, 2026, followed by a general on-sale on Friday, February 27, 2026. In addition to individual tickets, the event is offering premium options such as VIP tables.
Event date: May 15, 2026
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego
Presales begin: February 25, 2026
General on-sale: February 27, 2026
How Concert for Cures fits into Curebound’s fundraising model
Concert for Cures is one of Curebound’s headline fundraising initiatives. The concert series launched in 2022, with earlier performances at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park before expanding to Petco Park. In 2025, the event at Petco Park featured Elton John and reported a $11.5 million fundraising total, with organizers also reporting attendance of more than 27,000 people. Organizers have described the 2025 result as the largest and highest-grossing single-day fundraiser for cancer research in San Diego’s history.
Beyond the concert, Curebound has also organized large-scale community fundraising tied to Petco Park. In 2024, the group reported raising just over $3 million through Padres Pedal the Cause, an event centered on cycling, running, walking and spinning, with fundraising directed toward cancer research.
Concert for Cures is positioned as a ticket-driven benefit where proceeds are directed toward cancer research, with an emphasis on both adult and pediatric programs.
What’s known about the 2026 headliner
Organizers highlight P!NK’s two-decade career, including multi-platinum album sales and a track record of arena and stadium touring. The booking continues the event’s recent approach of pairing a single, high-profile headliner with a large-venue setting intended to maximize fundraising potential.
What remains to be announced
As of the event announcement, additional program details—such as opening acts, full run-of-show information, and specific fundraising targets for 2026—have not been publicly detailed. Event schedules and operational details for large venues can also change, and attendees typically are advised to confirm final timing and entry information with event organizers closer to the date.