Iconic Benefit Concerts Uniting Music for a Cause

A 2020 online concert to support COVID-19 relief efforts, featuring global artists and raising millions for healthcare workers.

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A series of benefit shows starting in 1976 to support Amnesty International, featuring comedians and musicians like Monty Python and Sting.

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Broadcast in 2001, it raised $200 million for 9/11 victims and their families, featuring performances by Stevie Wonder and U2.

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Held in 1985, it was a dual-venue concert that raised over $127 million for famine relief in Ethiopia, featuring iconic performances by Queen, U2, and David Bowie.

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An ongoing concert series since 1985, organized by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young to support American farmers.

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Organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar in 1971, it was one of the first major benefit concerts, raising funds for refugees in East Pakistan.

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Organized in 2001 to support victims of the 9/11 attacks, featuring performances by Paul McCartney and The Who.

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A 1992 tribute to Freddie Mercury, raising funds for AIDS research and awareness, featuring performances by Queen and George Michael.

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Held in 2005, it aimed to raise awareness about poverty in Africa and pressure G8 nations to increase aid, featuring performances by Madonna and U2.

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Held in 2017 to support victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, featuring Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber.

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