The multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will bring its acclaimed Peace concert to Baker Hall at Lehigh University’s Zoellner Arts Center on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The performance celebrates resilience, faith, and unity through an inspiring blend of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and beloved classics.
The Peace program features the choir’s signature harmonies, vibrant costumes, and exuberant energy, with music from artists including Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, and Leonard Cohen. Known for uplifting audiences worldwide, the ensemble’s performances offer a soul-stirring journey that bridges cultures and generations.
Formed in 2002, the Soweto Gospel Choir has become one of the world’s most celebrated vocal ensembles. The group has earned multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards and performed for figures such as Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and Barack Obama, as well as alongside Stevie Wonder, U2, and Beyoncé. Their music carries a message of hope, peace, and joy deeply rooted in South Africa’s cultural and spiritual traditions.
The event is presented by Zoellner Arts Center, a cornerstone of the Lehigh Valley arts community since 1997. Dedicated to connecting audiences with exceptional performances, Zoellner continues to bring world-class artists to Bethlehem while fostering creativity and inclusion across the region.
Event Details
What: Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Tickets: For a limited time, audiences can enjoy 50% off tickets to Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace at Lehigh University’s Zoellner Arts Center when purchased through the official ticketing site.
