St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican will become the stage for an unprecedented event: a free concert open to the world. Next Saturday, September 13, at 4pm (Brasília time), Pharrell Williams, Andrea Bocelli, Karol G and K-Pop superstar BamBam will lead the “Grace for the World” show, an unprecedented production that will bring together live music, international artists and more than 3,000 drones with a universal message of fraternity.
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An evening that will go down in history
The concert, co-directed by Pharrell and Bocelli as executive producers, will feature the Voices of Fire gospel choir, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, Clipse, Angélique Kidjo and an international choir of 250 voices, including the Choir of the Diocese of Rome. All under the musical direction of renowned producer Adam Blackstone.
To complete the spectacle, a drone show, developed by Nova Sky Stories, will illuminate the Roman night with lights inspired by the Sistine Chapel, an impressive technological display with more than 3,000 drones. The event will be free and open to the public, and will be broadcast live on Disney+, Hulu and ABC News Live at 4pm EST.
The event marks the conclusion of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity, where, for two days, leaders, Nobel Prize winners and activists from all corners of the world met in Rome to reflect on the challenges that define us as Humanity. The Vatican will transform its great architectural icon into a stage, where music will be a great bridge between cultures, celebrating unity and hope.
Karol G: a Latin landmark at the Holy See
Among the historic corners of St. Peter’s Square, Karol G will bring the energy of contemporary Latin music to the Vatican stage. According to sources close to the organization, she may perform a version of “Vivo per lei” with Bocelli, as well as his song “Milagros“, in a clear bid to build bridges between the urban and the spiritual, with rhythms that vibrate in the streets and lift hearts.
“This is a very rare cultural moment when the world will stop and connect collectively,” said Pharrell Williams. Andrea Bocelli also defined the event:“We will shine with music from the heart of Christianity to send the world a message of peace.“
As well as a celebratory spectacle, the World Meeting on Human Fraternity invites us to reflect on what it means to be human today, in an era marked by conflicts, loneliness, new forms of poverty, environmental crises and countless challenges linked to technological progress. The long-awaited meeting is conceived as an opportunity for dialog, exchanging experiences and building new forms of hope. And it is open to everyone.
For those who are in Rome and want to guarantee their participation, entry is subject to prior registration. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this historic day in one of the world’s most emblematic settings.