Soweto Gospel Choir - Hope

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  • Words by Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival
  • Last updated 11 Sep 2025

The majestic power of gospel. The spine-tingling anthems behind Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King’s legacies. Swelling with pride, love and the fight for racial equality, this concert from Soweto Gospel Choir is a rare chance to witness one of live music’s greatest wonders. We were so close to seeing the triple Grammy-winning choir at the Festival in 2020 and can’t wait for the historic sound of South African freedom songs and African American civil rights music — including protest songs by James Brown, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin — to raise the roof of the Auckland Town Hall.

Location Te wāhi
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau
301/317 Queen Street, Auckland Central
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Auckland Town Hall is opposite Aotea Square on Queen Street. This is along a main bus route and takes about 17-20 minutes to walk from Britomart Station and the ferry terminal. For parking options visit Auckland Transport’s website.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Learn about the colourful history of this iconic venue on an Auckland Town Hall Tour. Visit aucklandlive.com for tour dates and details.

Dates and Times
  • Tue 11 Mar 7:30pm