Tabernacle Choir Marks 100-Year Hollywood Bowl Anniversary With Global Charity Concert

The iconic choir will return to the iconic LA venue for a special benefit show supporting women and children worldwide.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:19am

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A bold, abstract composition of jagged geometric shapes in striking red and white, conceptually representing the Tabernacle Choir's 100-year anniversary performance and its charitable mission.The Tabernacle Choir's centennial return to the Hollywood Bowl will celebrate music and humanitarian service.Los Angeles Today

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will commemorate 100 years since their first performance at the Hollywood Bowl in 1926 with a special 'Songs of Hope Benefit Concert' on June 24-25, 2026. All ticket proceeds will be donated to global charities focused on maternal and child health, nutrition, education, and support for women and children, with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints matching the donations. The concerts will feature the full Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, along with unannounced guest artists, in a celebration of music and humanitarian service.

Why it matters

The Tabernacle Choir's return to the Hollywood Bowl marks a century-long legacy of the ensemble's musical outreach, while also transforming the concert experience into a major charitable effort. By directing all ticket revenue to trusted global aid organizations, the choir is leveraging its platform to make a tangible impact on the lives of women and children worldwide.

The details

Tickets for the 'Songs of Hope Benefit Concert' will go on sale on April 17, 2026, with the performances taking place on June 24-25 at the Hollywood Bowl. The concerts will feature the full 360-member Tabernacle Choir and 200-member Orchestra at Temple Square, along with unannounced guest artists. One hundred percent of ticket sale revenues will be donated to CARE, Helen Keller International, and The Hunger Project, all of which focus on improving maternal and child health, expanding access to nutrition and education, and providing safe and supportive environments for women and children globally. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will match all ticket revenue, effectively doubling the funds directed to these humanitarian causes.

  • The Tabernacle Choir first performed at the Hollywood Bowl in 1926.
  • Tickets for the 'Songs of Hope Benefit Concert' will go on sale on April 17, 2026.
  • The concerts are scheduled for June 24-25, 2026.

The players

Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

A 360-member volunteer choir that is part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is known for its performances and long-running radio broadcast 'Music & the Spoken Word'.

Orchestra at Temple Square

A 200-member volunteer orchestra that performs with the Tabernacle Choir.

Michael O. Leavitt

The president of the Tabernacle Choir.

CARE

A global humanitarian organization that focuses on improving maternal and child health, expanding access to nutrition and education, and providing safe and supportive environments for women and children.

Helen Keller International

A global humanitarian organization that focuses on improving maternal and child health, expanding access to nutrition and education, and providing safe and supportive environments for women and children.

The Hunger Project

A global humanitarian organization that focuses on improving maternal and child health, expanding access to nutrition and education, and providing safe and supportive environments for women and children.

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What they’re saying

“This concert represents a meaningful intersection of music and purpose. As we return to the Hollywood Bowl, we do so not only to celebrate a historic moment, but to invite others to participate in efforts that uplift and strengthen families and communities.”

— Michael O. Leavitt, Tabernacle Choir President

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Songs of Hope Benefit Concert' will go on sale on April 17, 2026, with the performances scheduled for June 24-25, 2026.

The takeaway

The Tabernacle Choir's return to the iconic Hollywood Bowl stage not only celebrates a century-long legacy of musical outreach, but also transforms the concert experience into a major charitable effort to support global humanitarian causes focused on women and children.