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Gospelfest is one of the most beloved names in gospel music, founded in 1983 by A. Curtis Farrow and produced by Irving Street Rep. Known for its grand, multi-choir performances and inspirational soloists, Gospelfest has a long history as a major fundraiser for education scholarships and a showcase for traditional and contemporary gospel. Over the years, the festival has evolved from a Newark-focused event to a touring sensation that brings its powerful gospel voices to venues across the region.

The live experience

What reaches the room

In 2025, the 42nd Annual Gospelfest lights up four performances at diverse venues, including UCPAC in Rahway, NJ; Lehman Center in Bronx, NY; and two shows at Palladium Times Square in New York City. This year’s sequence highlights the festival’s enduring commitment to community, education, and high-impact musical worship.

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About the festival: Gospelfest’s mission centers on education scholarships, supported by its long-standing sponsorship history, including McDonald’s. The festival regularly features large-scale performances with multiple choirs and acclaimed soloists, complemented by television coverage on WABC-TV and WWOR-TV in years past and recognition from New York Emmy Awards for Religious Programming in 2000 and 2001.

The live experience

What reaches the room

For the 2025 edition, plan to attend four performances across Union County Performing Arts Center (Rahway, NJ), Lehman Center (Bronx, NY), and Palladium Times Square (NYC) on April 5, May 9, and May 10 (two shows). For additional details about venues and accessibility, check each venue’s page or our event listings as the schedule approaches. Use the links below to follow official updates on social channels and partner sites, since the festival maintains centralized promotional material across venue and college pages.

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  • UCPAC (Rahway, NJ) – April 5, 2025
  • Lehman Center for the Performing Arts (Bronx, NY) – May 9, 2025
  • Palladium Times Square (New York, NY) – May 10, 2025 (two shows)

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Quick Facts About Gospelfest

  • Founded in 1983 by A. Curtis Farrow; produced by Irving Street Rep; sponsored by McDonald’s; serves as a major fundraiser for education scholarships.
  • Genre/style: Gospel music (traditional and contemporary), with large-scale performances featuring multiple choirs and soloists.
  • Venue history: Prior to 2008-2009 it moved among Newark-area venues; since 2008 the Prudential Center in Newark hosted the main show; the festival now tours multiple venues in 2025 (e.g., UCPAC, Lehman College, Palladium Times Square).
  • Television coverage and awards: Parts of the show have been broadcast on WABC-TV and WWOR-TV; the festival’s coverage earned New York Emmy Awards for Religious Programming in 2000 and 2001.
  • 2025 edition (42nd Annual): Four performances across Union County Performing Arts Center (Rahway, NJ), Lehman College (Bronx, NY), and Palladium Times Square (two shows on May 10, 2025).
  • 2025 schedule specifics: April 5, 2025 at UCPAC (Rahway, NJ); May 9, 2025 at Lehman Center (Bronx, NY); May 10, 2025 two shows at Palladium Times Square (NYC).

About the festival: Gospelfest’s mission centers on education scholarships, supported by its long-standing sponsorship history, including McDonald’s. The festival regularly features large-scale performances with multiple choirs and acclaimed soloists, complemented by television coverage on WABC-TV and WWOR-TV in years past and recognition from New York Emmy Awards for Religious Programming in 2000 and 2001.

For the 2025 edition, plan to attend four performances across Union County Performing Arts Center (Rahway, NJ), Lehman Center (Bronx, NY), and Palladium Times Square (NYC) on April 5, May 9, and May 10 (two shows). For additional details about venues and accessibility, check each venue’s page or our event listings as the schedule approaches. Use the links below to follow official updates on social channels and partner sites, since the festival maintains centralized promotional material across venue and college pages.

  • UCPAC (Rahway, NJ) – April 5, 2025
  • Lehman Center for the Performing Arts (Bronx, NY) – May 9, 2025
  • Palladium Times Square (New York, NY) – May 10, 2025 (two shows)

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