Chappell Roan Will Host Los Angeles Benefit in October 2026
The two-night benefit at the Shrine will raise money for the nonprofit Midwest Princess Project.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Musician Chappell Roan has announced the lineup for the Super Graphic Spectacular, a two-night benefit event taking place at the Shrine in Los Angeles on October 21-22, 2026. The event aims to raise funds for the Midwest Princess Project, a nonprofit founded in 2025 to support trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities.
Why it matters
The event serves as the flagship fundraiser for the Midwest Princess Project, which has raised more than $800,000 to date. By combining live performances with community-focused daytime programming, the event seeks to sustain the organization's ongoing advocacy and support work.
The Midwest Princess Project has raised over $800,000 since its inception in 2025. Tickets for the daytime block party are priced at $15 per person.
The players
Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan is a musician and philanthropist who created the Midwest Princess Project to support LGBTQ+ communities.
Midwest Princess Project
The Midwest Princess Project is a nonprofit organization established in 2025 that provides resources and support for trans youth and the broader LGBTQ+ community.
The details
The Super Graphic Spectacular features performances by Caroline Polachek, Lola Young, MUNA, and Tinashe. Daytime festivities at the West Lot include food trucks, vendors, and nonprofit booths designed to engage the local community.
Timeline
Roan established the We Got You! Fund in 2024.
The Midwest Princess Project launched in 2025.
The benefit will take place at the Shrine on October 21-22, 2026.
Public block party access is scheduled from 1-4 p.m.
Spectacular ticket holders get block party access from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Market Landscape
The benefit event extends the philanthropic mission first formalized by the We Got You! Fund. It reflects a growing trend of major musical acts leveraging large-scale public events to secure permanent funding for their independent charitable foundations.
Local fans can support the Midwest Princess Project by purchasing $15 daytime tickets for the block party. These tickets provide attendees with access to food trucks, vendor stalls, and community-based nonprofit booths at the West Lot.
The takeaway
This event highlights the increasing role of artists in building dedicated nonprofit organizations to provide sustained aid. Fans interested in supporting these causes can participate through direct donations or by attending fundraising community events.
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