Unshakeable Praise 2026

The Music Department of Church of God Sabbath Keeping Ministries Brampton will present “Unshakeable Praise 2026,” a gospel concert featuring the Brampton Worship Team alongside guest artists Kiara Stewart, Roxanne Robinson, and Vanessa Brown.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 7 p.m. It will take place at 6 Westwyn Court in Brampton, Ontario.

Tickets are priced at $35 in advance, $40 at the door, and $15 for attendees aged 12 to 17. Tickets can be purchased online, or for more information, the public may visit www.cogsabbath.org or call 905-452-7264.

18th Annual “Spirit of Praise”

The 18th Annual Spirit of Praise will present Hezekiah Walker’s Choir Fest on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Reid Temple AME Church, located at 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd in Glenn Dale, Maryland.

The annual gathering has become a staple on the region’s gospel music calendar, bringing together renowned voices and choirs for an evening of worship and celebration. This year’s event is powered by Spirit 1340 AM, Wells Fargo, and Praise 92.7/95.9. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at PraiseDC.com.

Further details on the full artist lineup and program schedule are expected to be released as the event date approaches. Attendees are encouraged to secure their tickets early, as the Choir Fest has historically drawn large crowds from across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

NCCU to Host “The Ultimate Homecoming Experience” Gospel Concert

North Carolina Central University will kick off its 2026 Homecoming celebrations with a gospel concert titled “The Ultimate Homecoming Experience.” The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, North Carolina.

The show will feature performances from three prominent names in gospel and contemporary Christian music: The Walls Group, Pastor Mike Jr., and Jonathan McReynolds.

This is one of the marquee events of NCCU’s Homecoming weekend. Additional details and updates can be found at NCCU.edu/Homecoming.

Israel & New Breed Extend Global Reach With October Tour Dates

Israel & New Breed, led by worship leader Israel Houghton, will take their ‘Til The Whole World Knows Tour to Asia in October, with performances scheduled across Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

The October leg begins October 3 in Toronto, Canada, before continuing with a series of international dates beginning October 15 at The Kasablanka Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tour then travels to Hong Kong on October 19, Bangkok on October 23, Kota Kinabalu on October 25 and Singapore on October 27.

The final two October performances will take place in the Philippines, with Israel & New Breed appearing at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in Cebu on October 29, followed by a performance at Cuneta Astrodome in Manila on October 31.

Named after the 2026 worship song “‘Til The Whole World Knows,” recorded by Israel Houghton and Philippa Hanna, the tour continues the artists’ message of faith, worship and reaching audiences around the world.

Sinach Announces New Dates for Waymaker Tour Australia

Award-winning gospel artist and worship leader Sinach is bringing her celebrated ministry to Australian shores this October as part of the Waymaker Tour Australia. The three-city run will see the Nigerian singer-songwriter, best known for her globally influential anthem “Way Maker,” perform in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney across three consecutive nights.

The tour opens in Perth on Thursday, October 1, at Christian Revival Church in Wangara, before moving to Melbourne’s Crossway Baptist Church in Burwood East on Friday, October 2. The final stop lands in Sydney on Saturday, October 3, at C3 SYD Central West in Silverwater. Each evening runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

The tour is presented by Elevate Sound Global, with tickets available via their website. Sinach‘s visit forms part of a broader worldwide worship tour spanning 11 countries in 2026.

Belize Civic Center to Host Gospel Fest, Featuring Samuel Medas and Blessed Messenger

Gospel Fest Belize, produced by A Heavenlies Production, will take place on Saturday, October 10th at 5 PM at the Belize Civic Center. The event brings together a lineup of gospel artists and groups under the theme “Reaching People Through Gospel Music.”

Headlining the evening are featured performers Samuel Medas and Blessed Messenger, alongside The Heavenlies and D Revelation (The Return). Additional performers include Dunamis, 501 Genesis, Blind Sight, Frederick Gordon, Reality Youth, and Live to Worship.

Tickets are priced at $15 for adults, with a discounted rate of $10 per person for groups of 25 or more, and $5 for high schoolers. Admission is free for kids.

Philadelphia Church to Host America 250 Concert

The Church of Christian Compassion, located at 6121 Cedar Avenue in Philadelphia, will host the “America 250 Unity Concert: The Sound of Gospel” on Saturday, October 17, at 6:00 p.m. Presented by Jermaine Dolly and Friends in partnership with Yesha Ministries, Inc., the event is part of a wave of local programming marking the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding, a milestone Philadelphia has embraced throughout 2026 as the birthplace of American independence.

The concert will feature a lineup of gospel artists including Jermaine Dolly, Kierra Sheard, Zacardi Cortez, Vincent Bohanan & SOV, Leandria Johnson, and Josh Copeland, among other performers to be announced. Dolly, a Philadelphia-born gospel singer known for his energetic vocal style and stage presence, has previously headlined faith-based community events in the city, including gospel concerts tied to civic engagement efforts.

Tickets are available through PPShows.com, NRJPartners.com, and Compassion-Ministries.com, and attendees can also access ticketing information by scanning the QR code included on the event’s promotional poster.