Kelly Rowland to Headline the 35th Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival

• Rainbow_Rocks
• August 26, 2026
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Written and Photographed by Independent News Reporter — Kyle Williams — Rainbow Rocks — RainbowRocks.space — August 26th, 2026

Overview

• The Milestone Event: Multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor Kelly Rowland is set to headline the 35th Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5K Run.
• Date & Location: Scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at The Meadow in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park.
• The Mission: Hosted by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the signature annual fundraiser aims to generate $1 million to support local HIV/AIDS service, healthcare, and advocacy organizations.

Festival Details and Lineup

Presented by AHF Pharmacy and Wells Fargo—alongside major corporate supporters—the milestone 35th-anniversary event seamlessly pairs community fitness with high-profile live entertainment. Following the morning 5K walk and run, the grounds will transition into an open-air music festival featuring:

• Kelly Rowland:Serving as the marquee headliner, bringing her powerhouse vocals, global platform, and active advocacy to the forefront of the fight against HIV/AIDS.
• Algebra Blassett:The celebrated Atlanta-based contemporary R&B artist, adding a rich, homegrown touch to the stage.
• DJ Sed:Driving the energy throughout the afternoon event.

Benefiting Organizations and Community Impact

Proceeds from the 35th annual walk and festival are dedicated entirely to 12 vital Atlanta-area organizations providing critical healthcare, prevention, housing, and support systems. This year’s beneficiary roster includes:

• AID Atlanta
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation
• A Vision 4 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

By uniting thousands of walkers, runners, advocates, and artists, the event continues to drive essential funding and open dialogue around health equity, accessible care, and destigmatization across metro Atlanta.

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