Pharrell Williams & Andrea Bocelli Unite the World through Music

A Historic Concert in Vatican City

A landmark musical event is set to stream live from the heart of Vatican City, co-directed by none other than musical icons Pharrell Williams and Maestro Andrea Bocelli. This unprecedented collaboration, “A Historic Concert from Vatican City,” will be held in St. Peter’s Square and will stream exclusively on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live on September 13. This unique concert promises to be a powerful message of unity and grace for a global audience.

The concert is more than just a musical performance; it is a spiritual and cultural milestone. The event marks the culmination of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity and is a celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year. As Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, O.F.M., aptly stated, the concert will highlight how “fraternity will take center stage, expressed through the universal language of music and the stories of those who have made it a life’s choice.” This sentiment is echoed by Pharrell Williams, who calls it “a rare cultural moment where the world stops and collectively tunes in” to a message of unity.

Pharrell Williams, Coachella 2014 — Thomas Hawk, “Pharrell Williams,” 2014. Accessed Via https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/14711901182.
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Andrea Bocelli singing — Laurentius, “Andrea Bocelli,” 2005. Accessed Via https://www.flickr.com/photos/7778013@N03/2111306036.
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Star-Studded Lineup of Global Artists

The lineup is a testament to the event’s global reach and its core message of bringing people together. Alongside Pharrell Williams and his Voices of Fire Gospel Choir and Maestro Andrea Bocelli, the concert will feature live performances from world-renowned artists such as Karol G, John Legend, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, and Angélique Kidjo. In addition to the musical talent, the event will include a spectacular aerial drone and light show inspired by the Sistine Chapel, as well as reflections from leaders in culture, diplomacy, and sport.

Maestro Andrea Bocelli summed up the concert’s purpose beautifully, urging everyone to “shine a spotlight on humanity with music from the very heart of Christianity and the most important spiritual square, reaching the entire world with a single message of brotherhood and peace.” This extraordinary event is designed to be a moment of global unity, bringing together music, reflection, and visual storytelling. It’s a powerful call to action for audiences everywhere to join in a shared moment of hope and harmony.