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Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson Host 9/11 Benefit at MSG

7/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson will host a 9/11 benefit at Madison Square Garden on September 10, 2026.
All proceeds will benefit 9/11 charities for victims and first-responders.
The lineup includes Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle and Ronny Chieng.
Presale tickets run July 29 10 a.m. ET to July 30 10 p.m.
Live Nation produces the phone-free event, the second edition after the 2021 NYC Still Rising After 20 Years benefit.

History

Historical Context

Today Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson headline a 9/11 benefit at Madison Square Garden, continuing a tradition begun on Oct 20 2001 when Paul McCartney organized the Concert for New York City. That live broadcast raised over $35 million for the Robin Hood Relief Fund and honored FDNY and NYPD responders. A 20-year anniversary aired in 2021, reinforcing the model of large-scale benefit shows.

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Story summary

Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson will host a 9/11 benefit at Madison Square Garden on September 10, 2026.
All proceeds will benefit 9/11 charities for victims and first-responders.
The lineup includes Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle and Ronny Chieng.
Presale tickets run July 29 10 a.m. ET to July 30 10 p.m.
Live Nation produces the phone-free event, the second edition after the 2021 NYC Still Rising After 20 Years benefit.

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