A historic concert in Vatican City will be streamed live on Disney+ on 14 September, co-directed by Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli.
The performance, held for the first time in St Peter’s Square, marks the closing of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity and the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, O.F.M., said the gathering was intended to highlight community and togetherness.
“On the morning of 14 September, fraternity will take centre stage, expressed through the universal language of music and the stories of those who have made it a life’s choice,” he said. “Concrete words and actions shall be proposed to be brought into our communities, so that fraternity does not remain a mere idea, but becomes a choice that transforms reality.”
Pharrell Williams described the show as a rare chance for shared reflection.
“This is a rare cultural moment where the world stops and collectively tunes in. It is a message of unity and grace for all of humanity,” he said.
Andrea Bocelli said the event would draw global attention to themes of peace and unity.
“Let us 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,” he said.
The event is designed to combine live music, reflection, and visual storytelling. It will be open to the public in Rome and broadcast worldwide through Disney+. Executive producers include Williams, Bocelli, Nova Sky Stories, Something in the Water, Solina Chau, Mark and Roma Burnett, and Kimbal Musk. Musical direction will come from Adam Blackstone, with Jesse Collins Entertainment producing the broadcast and Sam Wrench directing.
The line-up features live performances from Pharrell Williams with the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, Bocelli, Karol G, John Legend, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, and Angélique Kidjo, along with international choristers. Nova Sky Stories will stage a drone and light show inspired by the Sistine Chapel.
The programme will also include reflections from cultural, diplomatic, and sporting figures.
