2 Chainz, Nelly, Steve Aoki NFL Draft Pittsburgh Concerts

2 Chainz, Nelly, and Steve Aoki Headline 2026 NFL Draft Concerts

Get the dates and details for the star-studded concert lineup hitting Pittsburgh's North Shore for Draft Weekend.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 27, 2026, 12:26 AM PT · 2 min read

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THE RUNDOWN

Nelly performs at The Plaza at North Shore on Wednesday, April 22.
Steve Aoki headlines the concert series on Thursday, April 23.
2 Chainz closes the NFL Draft Weekend on Saturday, April 25.
All performances are part of the official NFL Draft Experience in Pittsburgh.
The events coincide with the 2026 NFL Draft hosted by the Steelers.

Pittsburgh is gearing up for a massive musical takeover this spring. Legacy Hospitality Partners has announced that 2 Chainz, Nelly, and Steve Aoki will headline a series of performances during the 2026 NFL Draft Weekend. These high-energy shows are scheduled to take place at The Plaza at North Shore, providing a soundtrack to one of the biggest events in professional football.

The concert series kicks off on Wednesday, April 22, with diamond-selling rapper Nelly taking the stage. The momentum continues on Thursday, April 23, as world-renowned DJ and producer Steve Aoki brings his signature electronic dance music set to the crowd. After the final rounds of the draft conclude, 2 Chainz will officially close out the weekend festivities with a final performance on Saturday, April 25.

According to reports from TribLIVE and Patch, these ticketed performances for guests 18 and older are separate from the official NFL Draft Experience fan festival. The city of Pittsburgh is expecting a massive influx of visitors as the Pittsburgh Steelers play host to the league's annual selection meeting. Legacy Hospitality Partners has designated the North Shore area as a primary hub for fans to enjoy live music alongside the draft picks.