Tour News - Soweto Gospel Choir return to Aotearoa in 2026 with a concert that will fill your heart with joy

Presented by Live Nation & Andrew Kay

The new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR; celebrates songs and anthems of Nelson Mandela’s Freedom Movement in South Africa and the Civil Rights Movement of Dr Martin Luther King’s America. 

Opening with a rousing program of South African freedom songs, the repertoire moves down through time to the USA, with beautiful renditions of the protest music of the Civil Rights Movement and more contemporary classics, including works by legendary artists Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Cynthia Erivo, Stevie Wonder and the one-and-only Aretha Franklin. 

Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of South African Gospel music, SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world, receiving critical acclaim and audience adoration for their powerful renditions of African American spirituals, gospel and classics. 

“It’s impossible to spend an hour with them and not leave with a big smile on your face.” In Daily ★★★★ 

“Soweto Gospel Choir … a reminder of our collective humanity and the importance that the arts play in bringing meaning and value to our world. “ Arts Hub ★★★★★ 

“undeniably synchronized, appears unshakable, and simultaneously expresses universality and individuality.” (San Francisco Classical Voice) 

“Uplifting harmonies that fill your soul.” Play and Go Adelaide ★★★★★

Tour Dates:

WAIKATO REGIONAL THEATRE, HAMILTON - SATURDAY, MARCH 28th 2026 

KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AUCKLAND - SUNDAY, MARCH 29th 2026 

ST JAMES THEATRE, WELLINGTON - TUESDAY, MARCH 31st 2026 

CHRISTCHURCH TOWN HALL, CHRISTCHURCH - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st 2026 

Ticket Sales:

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