
Secret London: Pharrell, Bocelli, Jennifer Hudson & Karol G Headline Vatican’s First-Ever Public Concert in Two Millennia — Free Global Stream(Pharrell, Bocelli, Jennifer Hudson, and Karol G headline the Vatican’s first public concert in two thousand years — Free Global Stream)
Grace for the World will bring the World Meeting on Human Fraternity to a breathtaking finale with live music and a drone light show, in a powerful call for global unity.
By Eder DadeHistory will be made on September 13th at 8:00 PM in St. Peter's Square when the Vatican hosts its first public concert in 2,000 years. Grace for the World will close the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity with an unforgettable evening of live performances by international superstars and a breathtaking drone and light show, conveying a message of unity.
Co-directed by Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli, the program also features Jennifer Hudson, Karol G, K-Pop star BamBam, and rap duo Clipse. The event will be live-streamed for free worldwide on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live.
Music history in the makingThis unprecedented event will bring together big names such as Voices of Fire, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, Clipse, Angélique Kidjo, and a 250-piece international choir, including the choir of the Diocese of Rome, under the musical direction of renowned producer Adam Blackstone.
In addition to these thrilling performances, the show will feature an enchanting aerial spectacle by Nova Sky Stories. Over 3,000 drones will recreate the Sistine Chapel, transforming the Vatican night sky into an unparalleled technological spectacle. Open to the public in Rome, the concert will also be broadcast live on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live at 8:00 PM UK time.
Grace for the World closes the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, part of the Vatican's Jubilee celebrations. For two consecutive days, September 12 and 13, world leaders, Nobel laureates, and activists from various countries will gather in thematic roundtables to discuss current global issues and how to promote unity. Featuring artists from diverse backgrounds, the concert aims to echo this message of solidarity.
Pharrell: Spreading unity, one beat at a time
Although he is best known as a musician and producer, his public image is often linked to optimism and social impact. From his global hit Happy to his philanthropic work with UNESCO and YELLOW, Pharrell Williams is certainly a symbolic choice for an event focused on brotherhood.
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