Jennifer Hudson and BamBam Join Historic Vatican Concert on Disney +

Lead Disney + and Hulu today confirmed that Jennifer Hudson and BamBam have been added to the lineup for Grace for the World, a one-off concert staged at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, to be live-streamed September 13 worldwide on Disney +, Hulu, and ABC News Live.

Nut Graf The concert, produced in partnership with the Vatican to close the 2025 Jubilee year and the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, brings together top global artists for a free, public performance. Featuring a drone and light show inspired by the Sistine Chapel, the event underscores Disney +’s push into large-scale live events and cultural programming.

Main Part Additional performers include Pharrell Williams with the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, John Legend, Karol G, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, and Angélique Kidjo. An international choir under Adam Blackstone will join the ensemble, with Fever as presenting partner.

The show’s creative team features Executive Producers Pharrell Williams, Andrea Bocelli, Nova Sky Stories, and Something in the Water. Directed by Sam Wrench and produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, the concert will stream at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT on September 13, with a replay on Disney + immediately after. Attendees in Rome should arrive by 9 p.m. CEST at St. Peter’s Square where entry is free.

Subheadings and Bullet Points

Star-Studded Lineup

  • Pharrell Williams with Voices of Fire Gospel Choir
  • Maestro Andrea Bocelli
  • Jennifer Hudson and BamBam
  • John Legend, Karol G, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, Angélique Kidjo

Event Details

  • Date: September 13, 2025
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT (live), later replay on Disney +
  • Location: St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City
  • Admission: Free, arrive by 9 p.m. CEST

Creative and Technical Highlights

  • Executive Producers: Pharrell Williams, Andrea Bocelli, Something in the Water
  • Musical Direction: Adam Blackstone
  • Drone and Light Show: Nova Sky Stories (Sistine Chapel imagery)
  • Live-stream Partners: Disney +, Hulu, ABC News Live

With its blend of music, visual spectacle, and spiritual reflection, Grace for the World illustrates Disney +’s expanding role in global live-event streaming.