06/03/2026
Rock from the Heart is Coming to Duluth - and It’s More Than Just the Music, it’s a partnership with Essentia Health to educate and inform
Inaugural Northland Edition brings aortic disease education, survivor recognition, and live rock music to the DECC Harborside - October 9 - 10, 2026
DULUTH, MN — Every 3 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with an aortic disease. Most have no idea the risk was there. Rock from the Heart exists to change that — one concert, one conversation, one community at a time.
This October, RFTH brings that mission north for the first time. The inaugural Rock from the Heart – Northland Edition takes place October 9–10, 2026, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) Harborside Convention Center.
Rock from the Heart is proud to welcome Essentia Health as the event's Icon Sponsor
“Partnering with Rock from the Heart is a powerful way to bring essential education about aortic and heart valve disease directly to our communities,” said Dr. Catherine Benziger, a cardiologist at Essentia Health. “Through this collaboration, we’re raising awareness, promoting early detection and prevention, and empowering people with the knowledge they need to protect their heart health. By combining compelling medical education with the energy of live music, we’re making these important conversations more accessible and engaging for everyone.”
Rock from the Heart Featuring Arch Allies & Aortic Fire -- presented by Essentia Health – Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center - Harborside Ballroom, Sat Oct 10, 2026 - Rock from the Heart Featuring Arch Allies &