GOSPEL FEST MIAMI WEEKEND
To kick off the weekend, audiences are invited to a free screening of the opening installment of the captivating Henry Louis Gates, Jr. docuseries “Gospel,” which delves deep into the origin story of gospel music and its profound connections to spirituality, sermon, and song. This enlightening journey traces the roots of this powerful genre, showcasing the rich cultural history and the voices that have shaped its evolution.
After the screening, engage in an insightful conversation with gospel pioneer and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dr. Bobby Jones, who will share his perspective on the impact of gospel music on popular culture. As the host and executive producer of Bobby Jones Gospel, which premiered on BET in 1980, he revolutionized the presentation of gospel music to a national audience. Over its impressive 35-year run, the show introduced a new generation of artists, including CeCe Winans and Kirk Franklin, and broadcasted globally, reaching millions beyond the U.S. in countries such as England and Nigeria. An accomplished gospel artist himself, Dr. Jones has a Grammy Award for his duet, “I’m So Glad I’m Standing Here Today,” with Barbara Mandrell.
PRE-SHOW CONVERSATION: GOSPEL AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Saturday, June 21 at 5 p.m.
Free – RSVP here
Knight Concert Hall – Peacock Education Center
This thought-provoking pre-show conversation will explore the vital role of gospel music in the civil rights movement. The engaging discussion with local experts will illuminate how gospel served as a powerful 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 in the quest for justice and equality.
GOSPEL FEST MIAMI: MICHELLE WILLIAMS FEATURING GAMALIEL FLEURANTIN AND COMMUNITY SOUNDS
Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $30-$65*
Knight Concert Hall
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actress and mental health advocate Michelle Williams brings her soulful energy to Gospel Fest Miami for one night only, alongside Gamaliel Fleurantin and Community Sounds, the winners of the 2025 Arsht Gospel Choir Invitational, and a group of South Florida gospel artists to be announced soon.
PRE-SHOW CONVERSATION: THE CULTURAL IMPACT OF GOSPEL
Sunday, June 22 at 5 p.m.
Free – RSVP here
Knight Concert Hall – Peacock Education Center
This enlightening pre-show conversation 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 everything from rock and roll, soul to 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 reveal the rich legacy of gospel music and its lasting footprint on secular music.
GOSPEL FEST MIAMI: TYE TRIBBETT FEATURING DANIELLE DAVIS AND REVOLUTION CHOIR, GIA WYRE AND SENSERE
Sunday, June 22 at 7 p.m.
Free – First Access Passes available here
Knight Concert Hall
Three-time Grammy Award winner and gospel superstar Tye Tribbett headlines the grand finale of Gospel Fest Miami, alongside South Florida’s brightest gospel stars including Gia Wyre, Danielle Davis and the Revolution Choir and Sensere.
