Gospel is set to light up Hungary in 2026 with a string of soul-stirring concerts and a star-powered open-air night in Budapest. Expect soaring harmonies, pulsing rhythms, and a wave of joy that pulls every generation into the moment. Online tickets are available now, and yes, the vibes are as real as the voices.
New Year Joy Concert Tour
The Original Golden Voices of Gospel launch a nationwide New Year Joy Concert, a two-hour celebration of the genre’s greatest hits and hidden gems. Led by Baptist minister Dwight Robson and a handpicked roster of powerhouse soloists, the ensemble taps directly into African American musical traditions to bring the gospel message to life.
You’ll hear beloved anthems like Hallelujah and Oh Happy Day, alongside a string of heartwarming, surprise takes on global classics performed as you’ve never heard them before. The group’s authentic style is renowned worldwide, and their reputation is burnished by collaborations with megastars including Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey.
Dates and Venues
– Tuesday, January 6, 7:00 PM — Budapest Congress Center (1123 Budapest, District 12 – HegyvidĂ©k, JagellĂł Ăşt 1–3)
– Wednesday, January 7, 8:00 PM — Cathedral Basilica of the Visitation, Szombathely (9700 Szombathely)
– Thursday, January 8, 7:00 PM — House of Arts, Miskolc (3525 Miskolc, RákĂłczi utca 5)
– Monday, January 12, 7:00 PM — Reformed Great Church, Debrecen (Great Reformed Church of Debrecen; 4026 Debrecen, Piac u. 4–6)
– Tuesday, January 13, 8:00 PM — Szeged Cathedral (Votive Church of Szeged; 6700 Szeged)
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
What Makes Gospel Hit Different
Gospel literally means “good news.” It grew from American religious songs rooted in spirituals and the freedom-seeking prayers of African Americans, evolving into a more rhythm-driven, vibrant form. The style has seeded modern pop: Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé all drew deeply from its power. When the Golden Voices of Gospel perform, quality and connection aren’t up for debate—they’re delivered.
London Community Gospel Choir Live
Save the date for a high-voltage night with the London Community Gospel Choir on Friday, September 4, 8:00 PM, at the Margaret Island Open-Air Stage, Budapest (Margaret Island Open-Air Theatre; 1138 Budapest, District 13). Rain date: September 5. The UK’s first prominent contemporary touring gospel choir bends genre lines, weaving gospel with pop, soul, jazz, R&B, and classical. Founded in 1982, they’ve shared stages or recordings with Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Gorillaz, and Kylie Minogue, and are famed for funky gospel, swing-beat grooves, R&B hues, traditional and soulful arrangements, sharp choreography, and fearless vocal fireworks.
They originally planned a single concert with a 120-strong choir for an audience of over a thousand; demand turned it into a fixture that’s been performing for more than 25 years. Television and radio soon followed, along with corporate shows across the UK and Europe. Their TV debut landed on Channel 4’s Black on Black, and The Guardian tagged them “controversial, professional, energetic, inspiring and enthusiastic.”
A Who’s Who of Collaborations
The choir’s credits are sprawling: a Razorlight collaboration on OutKast’s Hey Ya!, Will Young’s debut album From Now On, Blur’s hit Tender, Erasure’s 1995 album, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ double LP Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus. They also feature on Gorillaz’s Demon Days tracks Don’t Get Lost in Heaven and Demon Days, plus work with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Westlife, Elkie Brooks, Tori Amos, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Madonna, Paper Route, Dermot Kennedy, Gregory Porter, The 1975, and Brockhampton.
Tickets
Prices: from 5,900 HUF (about 16.60 USD) to 17,900 HUF (about 50.40 USD). Online booking available.
