228 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Rock, Reggae & Relief 2026 | Forbes Avenue & Market Square
Rock, Reggae and Relief is a charity music festival in Downtown Pittsburgh featuring UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, The Elovators and More!
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.
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
Ticket Levels
General Admission
Access to the full festival grounds and vendors
Entry to all stages and public festival areas
VIP Gold
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
VIP Platinum
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
Kids 12 & Under
Access to all festival areas available to the accompanying ticketed adult (18+)
Children must be accompanied by a properly ticketed guardian at all times
ADD-ONS
"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
Information Source: The Piatt Family Foundation Presents | eventbrite