Rock, 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.

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

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

• Access to the full festival grounds and vendors
• Entry to all stages and public festival areas

• Full festival access
• Priority entry gate
• Access to the Revel Gold Lounge with tables and seating
• Private bar
• Indoor restrooms
• Exclusive viewing areas near the front of the Main Stage and Chill Ville Stage

• Full festival access
• Priority entry gate
• Premier closest to the stage VIP viewing (standing) areas near the Main Stage and Chill Ville Stage
• Elevated, viewing platform outside Revel with:
• Cocktail tables
• Food and drink service
• Live video screen
• Private bar and high-top tables in the Revel VIP area
• Complimentary VIP Platinum Buffet in Revel from 5-7 PM
• Access to Revel Lounge tables and seating
• Indoor restrooms
• Free limited-edition Rock, Reggae & Relief 2026 poster
• 20% off all festival-branded merchandise

• Access to all festival areas available to the accompanying ticketed adult (18+)
• Children must be accompanied by a properly ticketed guardian at all times

"Kingston Town" UB40 Meet & Greet

THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE ONLY AND NOT AN ADMISSION TICKET - A SEPARATE ADMISSION TICKET PURCHASE IS NECESSARY

• Package includes:
• Meet & greet photo with Ali Campbell and the band
• Signed lyric sheet
• Exclusive VIP merch bundle (e.g., a themed tote, candle, or limited-edition poster)
• VIP laminate & lanyard
• Dedicated VIP entrance

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Forbes Avenue & Market Square, 228 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

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