Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart to Perform at Stand Up For Heroes 20th Anniversary Event

The annual fundraiser for injured veterans and their families will take place November 9 at David Geffen Hall in New York City

Bruce Springsteen and comedian Alex Warren are set to perform at the Stand Up for Heroes event, marking its 20th anniversary on November 9, 2026, at Lincoln Center in New York City. The annual benefit, presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation, raises funds for injured or ill military members and their families. The event, which began in 2007, has raised over $117 million for veterans, their loved ones, and caregivers.

Joining Springsteen and Warren will be Jon Stewart, Josh Johnson, and Hasan Minhaj, among other notable entertainers. The 2026 New York Comedy Festival, which will run from November 6 to November 15, includes a diverse lineup of comedians, musicians, and writers.

Written by urgent.news from Billboard's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at rollingstone.com →

More in Culture

More from Tuesday 25 August →