R&B superstar Kelly Rowland is set to headline the 35th Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5K Run, bringing her star power to an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and actress will headline the music festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Pharmacy and Wells Fargo.
The annual event combines a 5K walk and run with a live music festival, creating a platform for entertainment, community engagement and HIV/AIDS awareness.
Rowland will take the stage following the 5K, with Atlanta-based R&B singer Algebra Blassett and Atlanta DJ DJ Sed also joining the musical lineup.
Organisers expect this year’s event to raise approximately $1 million for 12 Atlanta-area HIV/AIDS service organisations, continuing a fundraising tradition that has generated more than $1 million annually.
Funds raised through the 2026 AIDS Walk Atlanta will support:
- AID Atlanta
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation
- A Vision for Hope
- Aniz, Inc.
- Bridge of Light
- Center for Black Women’s Wellness
- Georgia Equality
- Lost-n-Found Youth
- Positive Impact Health Centers
- Rustin Institute
- Status: Home
- Trans Women of Color Healing Project
These organisations provide services ranging from HIV testing, treatment and prevention to housing assistance, healthcare, advocacy and community support.
A long-running Atlanta tradition
Now in its 35th year, AIDS Walk Atlanta has become an important annual event in the city’s HIV/AIDS advocacy and fundraising calendar.
Previous performers have included major names such as Lil’ Kim, Ludacris, Monica, Sevyn Streeter, Wale and Trina, demonstrating the event’s longstanding connection with Atlanta’s music and entertainment community.
Rowland’s addition continues that tradition while giving the 2026 event another major headline attraction.
Kelly Rowland continues to use her platform
For Rowland, the performance represents more than another concert appearance.
The singer has consistently used her public profile to support charitable and community-focused causes, and her participation puts additional attention on the ongoing need for HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, treatment and support.
The organisers say the event is designed not only to raise money but also to bring thousands of people together to increase awareness of the continuing impact of HIV and AIDS on communities across Atlanta.
September 26 in Piedmont Park
The 35th Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5K Run will take place at The Meadow at Piedmont Park, 400 Park Drive NE, Atlanta, on September 26.
The 5K walk and run will lead into the live music festival, with Kelly Rowland serving as the main headliner alongside Algebra Blassett and DJ Sed.
With a major R&B star leading the entertainment lineup and a fundraising target of $1 million, this year’s AIDS Walk Atlanta is expected to draw thousands of participants and supporters.
Kelly Rowland headlines the 35th Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival on September 26, 2026, at Piedmont Park.
