Bruce Springsteen Headlines 20th Stand Up for Heroes, Supporting Injured Veterans and Military Families
November 2, 2026
Stand Up for Heroes is presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival as part of the festival’s November run, with proceeds benefiting injured veterans, military families, and caregivers.
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Over the years the event has hosted a lineup of high-profile entertainers, including Stephen Colbert, Jerry Seinfeld, John Oliver, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Jim Gaffigan, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Tickets for the 20th anniversary edition are available through the New York Comedy Festival lineup page.
Bruce Springsteen will headline the 20th anniversary Stand Up for Heroes on November 9 at David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center, New York, to benefit injured veterans, military families, and caregivers.
The lineup also features Alex Warren and The Resilient, a band of wounded U.S. combat veterans, alongside a comedy lineup including Jon Stewart, Hasan Minhaj, and Josh Johnson from The Daily Show.
Stand Up for Heroes has raised more than $113 million to date, underscoring its significant impact, with some sources listing $117 million.
Stand Up for Heroes began in 2007 after Bob Woodruff’s injury while reporting from Iraq; it was founded by Woodruff, his wife, and New York Comedy Festival founders Caroline Hirsch and Andrew Fox.
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Bruce Springsteen, Alex Warren, Jon Stewart lead 20th anniversary ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ lineup
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Bruce Springsteen, Alex Warren, Jon Stewart lead 20th anniversary ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ lineup
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Bruce Springsteen, Alex Warren, Jon Stewart lead 20th anniversary ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ lineup