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Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Nikki Glaser, Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson & more playing 9/11 charities benefit at MSG
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson will lead an all-star comedy benefit at Madison Square Garden to support 9/11 charities, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The one-night event, titled *NYC Still Rising After 25 Years*, is intended to honour New York City’s resilience while raising funds for related charitable causes.
The show is scheduled for Thursday 10 September 2026, the day before the anniversary. Its announced line-up includes Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ronny Chieng, Pete Davidson, Nikki Glaser, Josh Johnson and Jon Stewart, with further guests expected; Live Nation is producing the event.
In short
- All-star comedy benefit will support 9/11 charities.
- Event takes place at Madison Square Garden on 10 September.
- Stewart and Davidson lead the announced line-up.
Explained simply
The 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington DC killed nearly 3,000 people, making it one of the deadliest days in American history. The attacks destroyed buildings, displaced people and caused lasting trauma to survivors, emergency responders and victims' families.
Charities were established to support those affected by the attacks, providing services including financial assistance, mental health support and memorialisation efforts. These organisations have continued their work for 25 years, as many people impacted by the tragedy still require help today.
Benefit concerts are events where prominent performers entertain audiences to raise money for charitable causes. They serve to generate funds for important work whilst keeping historical events in public consciousness and honouring those affected.