The 2026 Women Who Rock Concert will feature headliner pop icon Taylor Dayne! The 9th annual event takes place on October 17th at Stage AE.
All proceeds benefit women’s health research at Magee-Womens Research Institute. Tickets are on sale now for this all ages show!
Taylor Dayne Headlines An All Female-Fronted Lineup!
Pop hitmaker Taylor Dayne will headline the jam packed event! Known for her hit singles “Love Will Lead You Back” and “Tell It To My Heart,” Dayne has sold 75 million albums. She’s also had 17 top 20 singles.
The night will feature fantastic female-fronted acts: Malina Moye, The Vindys, Kalie Shorr (performing her song “Fight Like a Girl”), DJ Coachelly, and the 2026 Women Who Rock Rising Star Contest Winner, Mallory Bozovich!
The Women Who Rock Benefit Concert Gives Back
Throughout the years, Women Who Rock has given so much back to the community. Aside from it being an awesome night of music, it’s a movement, bringing together “music, advocacy, and philanthropy to support critical women’s health research.” It is their mission to “raise money and awareness for life saving research that impacts the lives of women all over the world.”
“Women Who Rock was built on the belief that music can spark real change. As women’s health research faces critical funding gaps, our mission has never been more urgent,” says Melinda Colaizzi, Founder & CEO of Women Who Rock. “We’re proud to welcome an extraordinary lineup of women who embody strength, resilience, and purpose, while helping raise vital funds for the life-saving work taking place at Magee-Womens Research Institute. This concert is more than a performance—it’s a movement utilizing voices to drive progress, fund life-saving research, and put women’s health where it belongs: center stage.”
“The mission has never been more urgent. Women’s health remains historically underfunded and understudied, and recent federal funding cuts have created new challenges for researchers and institutions working to advance discoveries that can change and save women’s lives,” says Colaizzi.
Impact Award Recipient
This year’s Impact Award recipient is Diana Napper, founder of “A Glimmer of Hope Foundation.” Napper has raised over $7 million “to support breast cancer research and patient-centered programs and provided the original seed funding that helped launch groundbreaking breast cancer vaccine research that has since advanced through Phase II clinical trials.”
“Diana represents everything the Women Who Rock Impact Award was created to celebrate,” Colaizzi said in a press release. “Her vision, courage, and generosity have forever changed the trajectory of women’s health.”
The evening will also recognize the pioneering female researchers behind Magee-Womens Research Institute’s groundbreaking breast cancer vaccine program.
Pink Carpet and Photo Booth
Upon arriving, don’t miss your chance to walk the pink carpet! As featured in People Magazine and hosted by Natalie Bencivenga.
You’ll also want to check out the “Hair Goals” Photo Booth presented by Framesi Milan to capture the epic night!
Beauty Bar
The beauty bar offers guests “beauty perks, samples, shopping and services from Renee Piatt Collection, Nu Glow Aesthetics, Clean Your Dirty Face Pittsburgh, Framesi Milan, and more.”
Rockstar Silent Auction
The Rockstar silent auction will have amazing memorabilia from rock star royalty, featuring “autographed Dolly Parton ‘Jolene’ lyrics, a trip to New York Fashion Week, autographed guitars, designer handbags, custom Gibson Guitars, culinary experiences, jewelry, artwork, and more.”
Kelly Dzanaj of 100.7 Star FM Returns as the Night’s Emcee
She’s back! On-Air personality Kelly Dzanaj of 100.7 Star FM returns as the night’s emcee. It’s sure to be a fun time. Until then, you can hear her on 100.7 Star FM!
Free Parking in Gold Lot 1A When Showing Your Tickets
A very limited number of VIP tickets and tables are available and will sell out! VIP Bleachers and 2nd Floor Tables are already sold out.
Get Tickets
Get your tickets here! For more information and FAQs, visit womenwhorock.info/pittsburgh-2026.
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