Overview of Gospel Music Fest:
Chicago kicks off its summer festival celebrations with the 25th Annual Gospel Music Fest, which is as much a celebration of faith and community as it is of Chicago's musical traditions.
Thomas Dorsey, the father of gospel music, called Chicago home, and lived here for much of his life. "Gospel is a good music sent down from the lord to save the people," he said. "That's all you got to make out of it."
And, that's probably all you need to get out and enjoy it. Find schedules, location, and more below.
Thomas Dorsey, the father of gospel music, called Chicago home, and lived here for much of his life. "Gospel is a good music sent down from the lord to save the people," he said. "That's all you got to make out of it."
And, that's probably all you need to get out and enjoy it. Find schedules, location, and more below.
Gospel Music Fest Location:
Gospel Music Fest Dates:
- The next Chicago Gospel Music Fest will take place on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2009.
Schedule - Saturday, June 6 - Pritzker Pavilion:
4:30 pm to 4:55 pm - The Voices of Acme Missionary Baptist Church Choir (Winner - Best Church Choir in U.S.)
5 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. - Shekinah Glory Ministry
5:35 to 6:20 p.m. pm - Jonathan Nelson featuring Purpose
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Fred Nelson, III presents: "An Evening of Gospel Elegance" featuring Rodrick Dixon, The Divine Divas (Felicia Coleman-Evans, Connie Kinnison & Elizabeth Norman-Sojourner) and The Gospel Music According to Chicago Mass Choir
7:40 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. - The Quartet Special featuring Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites and Lee Williams & The Spiritual Q-C’s
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Donnie McClurkin
5 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. - Shekinah Glory Ministry
5:35 to 6:20 p.m. pm - Jonathan Nelson featuring Purpose
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Fred Nelson, III presents: "An Evening of Gospel Elegance" featuring Rodrick Dixon, The Divine Divas (Felicia Coleman-Evans, Connie Kinnison & Elizabeth Norman-Sojourner) and The Gospel Music According to Chicago Mass Choir
7:40 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. - The Quartet Special featuring Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites and Lee Williams & The Spiritual Q-C’s
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Donnie McClurkin
Schedule - Saturday, June 6 - Walgreens Day Stage:
12 p.m, to 12:30 pm - Alfred Wheeler & Blessed
12:35 pm to 12:55 pm - Ebone’
1 pm to 1:25 pm - Maurice Griffin (Maurice Griffin is the BET Sunday Best contestant)
1:30 pm to 2 pm - The Celestials
2:10 pm to 2:35 pm - Felica Welch & Friends
2:40 pm to 3:10 pm - New Orleans Heritage Festival Artists-The Williams Group
3:20 pm to 3:45 pm - The James’
3:50 pm to 4:15 pm - Lady La Varnga Hubbard
12:35 pm to 12:55 pm - Ebone’
1 pm to 1:25 pm - Maurice Griffin (Maurice Griffin is the BET Sunday Best contestant)
1:30 pm to 2 pm - The Celestials
2:10 pm to 2:35 pm - Felica Welch & Friends
2:40 pm to 3:10 pm - New Orleans Heritage Festival Artists-The Williams Group
3:20 pm to 3:45 pm - The James’
3:50 pm to 4:15 pm - Lady La Varnga Hubbard
Schedule - Sunday, June 7 - Pritzker Pavillion:
4:30 pm to 5 pm - Dr. Charles G. Hayes & The Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir
5:-5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - New Direction
5:40 pm to 6:25 pm - Rev. Dr. Lucius Hall presents: “A Touch of Chicago's Gospel Pioneers/Legends” featuring Professor Almond Dawson, Evangelist Verlene Moore, Reverend Walter Veal & Dr. Yolanda Freeman
6:35 pm to 7:05 pm - Evelyn Turrentine-Agee
7:20 pm to 8:20 pm - Special appearance by FANTASIA featuring Diane Barrino (her mom)
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Kirk Franklin
5:-5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - New Direction
5:40 pm to 6:25 pm - Rev. Dr. Lucius Hall presents: “A Touch of Chicago's Gospel Pioneers/Legends” featuring Professor Almond Dawson, Evangelist Verlene Moore, Reverend Walter Veal & Dr. Yolanda Freeman
6:35 pm to 7:05 pm - Evelyn Turrentine-Agee
7:20 pm to 8:20 pm - Special appearance by FANTASIA featuring Diane Barrino (her mom)
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Kirk Franklin
Schedule - Sunday, June 7 - Walgreens Day Stage:
12 noon to 12:30 pm - Evelyn Turrentine Agee
12:35 pm to 1 pm - The Mighty Bells of Joy
1:05 pm to 1:30 pm - The Gospel Crusaders
1:35 pm to 2:10 pm - The Genessee Travelers
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - The Christland Singers
2:55 pm to 3:30 pm - Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites
3:40 pm to 4:15 pm - Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s
12:35 pm to 1 pm - The Mighty Bells of Joy
1:05 pm to 1:30 pm - The Gospel Crusaders
1:35 pm to 2:10 pm - The Genessee Travelers
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - The Christland Singers
2:55 pm to 3:30 pm - Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites
3:40 pm to 4:15 pm - Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s
Schedule - Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Gospel Youth Tent:
- Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Admission and Tickets:
FREE. No tickets required.
Additional Resources:
The Official Chicago Gospel Music Festival Website
Chicago Hotels
Parking and Directions
Additional Resources:
The Official Chicago Gospel Music Festival Website
Chicago Hotels
Parking and Directions