FestivalRock, Reggae & Relief 2026

Rock, Reggae & Relief returns to Downtown Pittsburgh in 2026, bringing the festival back to its roots on Forbes Avenue — and expanding its footprint to create a true Urban Oasis in the heart of the city.

Now in its ninth year, Rock, Reggae & Relief has grown into a signature Pittsburgh summer festival, uniting Grammy-nominated and Billboard chart-topping artists for a full day of live music, culture, and community — all in support of the local community through the Piatt Family Foundation.

2026 Lineup
UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, The Elovaters
Tribal Seeds, The Hip Abduction
With the Return of RRR Legend G. Love and Special Sauce
The Expendables, Surfer Girl, Fubar, Emily Brimlow

More info: rockreggaerelief.com

Back Downtown: The Urban Oasis Returns
In 2026, Rock, Reggae & Relief moves back to Downtown Pittsburgh to recapture the festival’s signature Urban Oasis vibes — blending world-class live music with immersive spaces to relax, connect, and recharge.

Expanded Festival Footprint
Forbes Avenue Main Stage
Chill Ville Village at Market Square
The Chill Ville Stage at Market Square
This expanded layout transforms Downtown Pittsburgh into a walkable, music-filled oasis, featuring:

High-energy main stage performances
Chill, shaded lounge environments
Additional live music and DJ sets
Food, drinks, and community spaces woven throughout Market Square
The Cause: Benefiting Café Momentum Pittsburgh
Proceeds from Rock, Reggae & Relief 2026 will again benefit Café Momentum Pittsburgh, an award-winning nonprofit restaurant and culinary training program that transforms young lives by equipping justice-involved youth (ages 15–19) with the tools they need to achieve their full potential.

Café Momentum’s 12-Month Paid Internship Program Includes:
Workforce and culinary training
Mental health support and trauma-informed care
Life skills and education
Case management and long-term job placement
By addressing mental health, stability, and employment together, Café Momentum helps young people break cycles of incarceration, violence, and poverty — empowering them to truly thrive.Café Momentum opened its Pittsburgh location on Forbes Avenue in August 2022 — the very heart of the festival footprint.Learn more: cafemomentum.org/pittsburgh