Historic Vatican City concert to stream live on Disney+
August 27, 2025
By Nik Roseveare

A landmark musical event in the heart of Vatican City will stream live exclusively on Disney+ on September 13th. Co-directed by music icon Pharrell Williams and celebrated tenor Andrea Bocelli, the concert 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.
“On the evening of September 13th, fraternity will take centre stage, expressed through the universal language of music and the stories of those who have made it a life’s choice,” commented 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.”
“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,” commented Williams.
“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,” added Bocelli.
Designed as a moment of global unity, the event seeks to bring together music, reflection and visual storytelling in a singular live experience. The celebration will be open to the public in Rome, with the broadcast produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment and directed by Sam Wrench, while streaming live globally on Disney+.
The concert features a lineup of performers and speakers, including:
- Live musical performances by Williams with the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, Bocelli, John Legend, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, Jennifer Hudson, BamBam, Angélique Kidjo, Brandon Lake, additional international choristers, and more.
- An aerial drone and light show by Nova Sky Stories, featuring imagery inspired by the Sistine Chapel.
- Reflections from world leaders in culture, diplomacy, and sport.
The event will stream on Disney+ from 8pm BST on September 13th.
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