An incredible concert will be performed in Vatican City and streamed live exclusively on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC New Live on September 13th. The concert will be co-directed by Pharrell Williams and Maestro Andrea Bocelli. It will feature the musical performances of Pharrell Williams with the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, John Legend, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, Angélique Kidjo, Brandon Lake, and other international artists. The live stream will begin at 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT. This concert is being described as a landmark cultural and spiritual event in the heart of Vatican City. This is a once-in-a-generation concert that will be held in St. Peter’s Square for the first time in history. Supported by the Vatican, the event marks the closing of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity and the celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year.
The World Meeting on Human Fraternity is described as being “organized by the Fratelli tutti Foundation, is inspired by the Encyclical Fratelli tutti and will share an opportunity to foster fraternity and social friendship among individuals and peoples as an antidote to the many forms of violence and wars around the world.”
“On the evening of 13 September, fraternity will take center stage, expressed through the universal language of music and the stories of those who have made it a life’s choice,” said Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, O.F.M. “Concrete words and actions shall be proposed to be brought into our communities, so that fraternity does not remain a mere idea, but becomes a choice that transforms reality.”
The concert is being designed as a moment of global unity. It will bring together music, reflection, and visual storytelling for this performance. This celebration will be open to the public in Rome. The broadcast will be produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment and directed by Sam Wrench, with streaming live globally across Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live. It is executive-produced by Pharrell Williams, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, Nova Sky Stories, Something in the Water, Solina Chau, Mark and Roma Burnett, and Kimbal Musk, with musical direction by Adam Blackstone.
“This is a rare cultural moment where the world stops and collectively tunes in. It is a message of unity and grace for all of humanity,” said Pharrell Williams.
The concert will include performances by Pharrell Williams with the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, Karol G, John Legend, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, Angélique Kidjo, additional international choristers, and more. There will also be an aerial drone and light show by Nova Sky Stories, featuring imagery inspired by the Sistine Chapel. Additionally, world leaders in culture, diplomacy, and sport will offer reflections.
“Let us shine a spotlight on humanity with music from the very heart of Christianity and the most important spiritual square, reaching the entire world with a single message of brotherhood and peace,” said Maestro Andrea Bocelli.
This event is one of the growing lineup of live events that can be found on Disney+ and Hulu, along with ABC News live. Events like these on the streaming platforms help bring audiences from around the globe together. In this case, this is for a monumental and musical experience.
