Wed 18 nov. 2026 - 20:00 hour
Toon Hermans Theater Sittard - Grote Zaal

€ 30,50 - € 45,00

out of 5 stars - The New York Times

“Meticulous and unstoppable… spirited and spectacular.”
out of 5 stars - The Scotsman

“A flawlessly inspirational performance.”
out of 5 stars - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Like a pipe organ roaring to life.”
out of 5 stars - Sunday Herald

“You don’t have to be a believer to be inspired…”
out of 5 stars - The New York Times

“A cornucopia of remarkable voices: sharp, sweet, kindly, raspy, and incantatory leads above a magnificently velvety blend.”
4 out of 5 stars - InDaily

“It’s impossible to spend an hour with them and not leave with a big smile on your face.”

A celebration of hope, freedom and music

Soweto Gospel Choir presents JOY: an impressive concert that brings the soul of South Africa to life. With music, dance and an infectious energy, they celebrate the power of connection, faith and resilience. A tribute to Nelson Mandela 's legacy, this new performance interweaves freedom songs with gospel classics and timeless songs. The result is an immersive and uplifting musical journey that touches and inspires.

Tickets for this performance go on sale on Friday 3 April at 10am!

World class from South Africa

The multiple Grammy Award-winning choir is known worldwide for its powerful harmonies, energetic performances and sincere charisma. For years, they have garnered standing ovations in theatres and concert halls around the world.

With their unique sound, they perform a wide repertoire, from traditional South African songs to works by artists such as Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Sam Cooke and Leonard Cohen.

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A concert that touches you

With JOY, the choir brings a powerful mix of freedom songs, spirituals and well-known classics that effortlessly carry the audience along. The performance is more than a concert: it is a celebration of music as a universal language that connects people.

Get carried away by the rich sounds, the energy on stage and the emotion that lingers long after.

Soweto Gospel Choir (ZA) JOY