2026 NFL Draft Entertainment: Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa & Bret Michaels & More

Pittsburgh is a melting pot of culture, and the headline entertainers for the 2026 NFL Draft in the Steel City are a representation of that community.

The 2026 NFL Draft is hot on our heels. With the future of football being forged in our backyard, we're expecting big names to take to our streets and take part in our community.

But as you'll see, some of taking part in our community is actually giving back to home.

Here's the entertainment you can expect in the Draft footprint and beyond during Draft Week.

Headlining the Draft Theater

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Wiz Khalifa + Bret Michaels

Where: Draft Theater outside Acrisure Stadium
Time: 5:15pm

What happens when two Pittsburgh-area legends merge genres for the Steel City's biggest event? A show of a lifetime, that's what. These two artists, who are some of the biggest advocates for Pittsburgh on an international stage, are coming together for the first of two free concerts on the NFL Draft's main stage.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Kane Brown

Where: Draft Theater outside Acrisure Stadium
Time: After the Draft selections conclude

We've got rap, we've got rock. Now, let's add a little country to the mix. Country superstar Kane Brown is taking the stage for Saturday's free concert on the Draft main stage outside Acrisure Stadium.

Musical Entertainment Around Town

Picksburgh Music Crawl

Pittsburgh is brimming with bands looking to immerse you in our way of life, which is why the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is hosting the Picksburgh Music Crawl on April 22, the day before the 2026 NFL Draft forges the future of football in our backyard. Prepare yourself for a journey across a dozen local businesses, several types of acts, and just a handful of Pittsburgh's best neighborhoods.