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Wiz Khalifa, Bret Michaels and Kane Brown to Perform at NFL Draft

The free three-day series features hometown and regional acts, with standing-room access available first-come, first-served for fans.

  • On Thursday, the NFL announced that Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown, and Bret Michaels will headline the 2026 NFL Draft Entertainment Series in Pittsburgh from April 23 through April 25 at the Draft Theater.
  • Organizers selected artists with strong regional ties to celebrate Pittsburgh's deep connection to music and football. Khalifa is Pittsburgh-raised, while Michaels is Butler-born, both bringing authentic local credibility.
  • The NFL Draft Experience, presented by American Express at Acrisure Stadium, lets fans participate in football drills and view the Lombardi Trophy alongside all 58 Super Bowl rings.
  • Festivities begin April 23 with jazz musician KELS performing the national anthem, followed by Khalifa and Michaels on April 24, while Brown closes the event April 25, saying, "The Draft is one of those weekends where you can feel how much the game means to people."
  • Fans can register for free entry at NFL.com/DraftAccess and download the NFL OnePass app for real-time updates; standing-room access at the Draft Theater is granted first-come, first-served.
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Billboard broke the news in United States on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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