Hezekiah Walker Choir Fest will celebrate its 15th anniversary on August 15 at 10 PM, hosted at The Park Church, located at 6029 Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, with VIP seating also available for those interested in an elevated experience.

This milestone celebration will feature a robust lineup of gospel artists and choirs from across the region. Special guests include Bishop Brian Moore and The Life Center Choir, along with Patrick Reddick and Dvyne Worship, who will bring their unique ministries to the stage.

Additional performers rounding out the evening include JJ Hairston, Jovonta Patton, Nadja Scott and Divine Anointing, Sam Roberts and LA, and Erik Kirk and True Worship. The lineup continues with Royalty Priesthood and Voices of Life, Caleb Bey and HD Praise, Jamar Esaw and Triad 4Christ, Mitchell Johnson and Rehoboth, Aaron Fuller and New Movement, and Bryan Coleman and Zion.

After weeks of inspiring performances, heartfelt testimonies, and spirited competition, the 2026 Jamaica Gospel Star Competition will culminate with its highly anticipated Grand Finale on Sunday, August 2, at 8:00 p.m. The event forms part of Jamaica’s 64th Independence celebrations at Independence Village, National Stadium Complex, and will be broadcast live on Television Jamaica (TVJ) and the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ).

The season began with ten talented finalists representing parishes across the island: Serena Bolton (Kingston & St. Andrew), Chantal Smalling-Stephenson (Manchester), D’Andra Brown (Portland), Chevaughn Dawkins (St. Catherine), Chelule Miller (St. Catherine), Melouny “Minister Mel” Thomas (Clarendon), Daina Craig (St. Catherine), Moses Clarke (Kingston & St. Andrew), Kade Belnavis (St. Catherine), and Jason Grant (St. Catherine).

Throughout the competition, contestants have showcased their versatility through a variety of musical themes while sharing powerful stories of faith, perseverance, and ministry. By Sunday’s finale, the competition will have narrowed to the Top Four, who will compete for the coveted title of Jamaica Gospel Star 2026.

The Grand Finale will also feature the annual Gospel Praise Concert, with special guest performances by acclaimed gospel ministers Prodigal Son and Petra Kaye.

Hope for Harvest will host its Night of Hope Charity Brunch on August 14, 2026, at 1800 Brewton Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The evening will feature special appearances by some of gospel music’s most celebrated names, including Kirk Franklin, Keyla Richardson, Koryn Hawthorne, Darrel Walls, Kelontae Gavin, Zacardi Cortez, Jonathan McReynolds, VaShawn Mitchell, and many more artists yet to be announced.

Guests can choose between two ticket tiers: Early Bird admission at $25, or the VIP package at $150, which includes access to a post-event reception and meet-and-greet with the featured artists. The evening’s schedule is structured to give attendees a full experience. Doors open for food at 7:00 PM, with the main show beginning at 9:00 PM.

Beyond the music and fellowship, the brunch serves a deeper purpose: every ticket purchased helps fund Hope for Harvest’s ongoing work supporting youth engagement initiatives across the Carolinas. Get additional information here.

The Stellar Plus Experience, in partnership with Amazon Music and the Black Music Collective, will present Stellar Unplugged on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the historic Charlotte Fillmore.

The evening will bring together a strong lineup of R&B and gospel talent, including Jonathan McReynolds, Koryn Hawthorne, Tone Stith, Blanca, and Antny, with additional special guest appearances to be announced. The show will be hosted by Torae, with Dana Soréy serving as music director.

Tickets for are available now via www.stellarplusexperience.com.

The Jamaica Day Gospel Fest returns to Eastside Park in Paterson, New Jersey, on Sunday, August 2, 2026, celebrating ten years of bringing gospel music to the community under the theme “One Faith, One People, One Praise.” The event, which offers free admission, will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This year’s celebration features Minister Marion Hall as the headline performer, alongside gospel artists Golda McFarlane and Rhoda Isabella. The lineup reflects the festival’s decade-long commitment to showcasing established voices in gospel music while honoring the cultural ties between Jamaica and the diaspora community in New Jersey.

the King will come will present a unique evening of music and visual art on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Other Side Village in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Concert & Art Experience commemorates the one-year anniversary of the ensemble’s “Conversations with God” album.

Beginning with a pre-concert Eat & Hang at 5:30 p.m., attendees can enjoy food trucks and local vendors, including Otherside Donuts, Natin But Grindz, Grapefruit & Thyme, and more. The main concert begins at 7:00 p.m., featuring live performances from the King will come alongside the unveiling of never-before-seen artwork inspired by the album’s songs.

The evening will showcase original works by eight featured artists: J. Kirk Richards, Esther Candari, Amber Eldredge, James Rees, Melissa Kamba-Boggs, Lovetta Reyes-Cairo, David Habben, and Kristin Carver. Click here for tickets.