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Weeknd’s Wembley run raises $350,000 for World Food Programme

8/22/2026

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The Weeknd completed a five-night sold-out run at London’s Wembley Stadium.
The shows generated more than $350,000 for the United Nations World Food Programme and Global Citizen.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the performances boosted tourism and hospitality in the city.
UK audio streams rose 55% to more than 11 million during the week of the Wembley shows.

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The Weeknd completed a five-night sold-out run at London’s Wembley Stadium.
The shows generated more than $350,000 for the United Nations World Food Programme and Global Citizen.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the performances boosted tourism and hospitality in the city.
UK audio streams rose 55% to more than 11 million during the week of the Wembley shows.