Join us for an unforgettable celebration of faith, culture and community at the inaugural Gospel Fest Miami weekend!
This three-day, soul-stirring festival explores the rich tapestry of gospel music and its deep-rooted impact on our history and culture.
Enjoy one night or come for the whole weekend. Curate your experience and celebrate gospel your way!
Tickets to the Gospel Fest Miami Saturday concert are now on sale. All other performances and preshow conversations are free to attend with RSVP or First-Access Pass.
Each event can be added to your cart by visiting our festival flex package page here.
Gospel - The Gospel Train screening
June 20 at 7 p.m.
From acclaimed scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Gospel explores Black spirituality in sermon and song. From the blues to hip-hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation for over a century. While musical styles come and go, there is one sound that has been a constant source of strength, courage and wisdom from the pulpit to the choir lofts on any given Sunday: gospel. The first episode of PBS series Gospel takes the gospel train north to Chicago, where Southern migrants Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson and Sister Rosetta Tharpe blended the melodic sounds and instrumentation of blues and jazz with lyrics about God’s goodness. Like the blues, gospel would become a commodity, but one built by Black-owned publishing companies such as Martin and Morris and sustained by Black audiences. The screening of The Gospel Trainwill be followed by a conversation with Dr. Bobby Jones, a Grammy Award winner and pioneering figure in gospel music.
Preshow Conversation: Gospel and Civil Rights
June 21 at 5 p.m.
Join us for a thought-provoking preshow conversation exploring the vital role of gospel music in the Civil Rights Movement. This engaging discussion will illuminate how gospel served as a tool for freedom, empowerment and resilience during a pivotal time in American history. Through historical insights, attendees will uncover how music inspired hope and mobilized change through culture, faith and activism in the quest for justice and equality.
ADD-ON: Patron's Club Lounge Access - VIP Reception
June 21 at 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Includes complimentary soulful inspired food and beverage, a performance by a local gospel artist, valet parking and access to the Patron’s Club lounge with complimentary food and beverage during the second day of the festival, Sunday, June 22.
Michelle Williams With Special Guest
June 21 at 7 p.m.
Michelle Williams, celebrated gospel and R&B singer, Broadway star and former member of Destiny’s Child, brings her soulful energy to Gospel Fest Miami. She’ll be joined by a special guest, along with Gamaliel Fleurantin and Community Sounds Choir, winners of the Arsht Gospel Choir Invitational.
Preshow Conversation: The Cultural Impact of Gospel
June 22 at 5 p.m.
Join us for an enlightening preshow conversation that explores the cultural impact of gospel music as the foundation and influence for many mainstream and popular genres today. Our expert panel will discuss how the emotional depth and spiritual fervor of gospel have shaped rock 'n' roll, soul, R&B and hip-hop. Attendees will gain insights into the ways in which gospel's rich sounds and themes have crossed boundaries and resonated with audiences worldwide. This dialogue promises to explore the rich legacy of gospel music and its lasting footprint on secular music.
ADD-ON: Patron's Club Preshow Reception
June 22 at 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Includes complimentary soulful-inspired food and beverage and access to the Patron’s Club lounge.
Tye Tribbett featuring Danielle Davis and the Revolution Choir, Gia Wyre and Sensere
June 22 at 7 p.m.
Join us for the closing night of Gospel Fest Miami, featuring Tye Tribbett, Danielle Davis and Revolution Choir, Gia Wyre and Sensere.
*Artists, titles, dates, times, prices and availability are subject to change.
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