57th Annual GMA Dove Awards
EVENT: 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards
DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
LOCATION: Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, Tennessee
EVENT: GMA Dove Awards
TICKETS & FAN EXPERIENCES: On sale now
WEBSITE: DoveAwards.com
Believe Calendar Description:
The Gospel Music Association brings the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
One of Christian and Gospel music’s biggest nights, the Dove Awards recognize artists, songs, albums and creative work across Gospel, worship, contemporary Christian and other faith-based music genres.
Tickets and special fan experiences are on sale now through the Dove Awards.
For the Believe calendar, I’d categorize this one as Awards + National Event, so it sits alongside concerts, conferences and festivals without getting lost among regular tour dates.
Legends of Gospel Vegas Residency
EVENT: Legends of Gospel — Vegas Residency
DATES: October 8 & 9, 2026
LOCATION: The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas — Las Vegas, Nevada
FEATURING: The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond & Deitrick Haddon
PRESENTED BY: Dr. Holly Carter & iKON
WEBSITE: GospelVegas.com
Believe Calendar Description:
Three of Gospel music’s most recognizable names come together in Las Vegas for the launch of Legends of Gospel, a new Gospel music residency at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond and Deitrick Haddon will take the stage October 8 and 9 for the opening dates of an experience being billed as the first residency of its kind in this era of Gospel music.
The residency brings generations of Gospel together on one stage, from the unmistakable sound and influence of The Clark Sisters to Fred Hammond’s decades of defining contemporary Gospel and Deitrick Haddon’s progressive approach to the music.
The experience begins October 8 & 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Anita Wilson: The Anthology Experience
EVENT: Anita Wilson — The Anthology Experience
DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026
LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
ARTIST: Anita Wilson
EVENT TYPE: Live Gospel Experience
Believe Calendar Description:
Grammy-nominated Gospel artist Anita Wilson returns to Chicago for The Anthology Experience on Friday, October 30.
Known for a sound that effortlessly blends Gospel with soul, jazz and R&B influences, Wilson has built a catalog that includes favorites like Speechless, Jesus Will, More Than Anything and All About You.
The Anthology Experience brings that catalog together for a special night celebrating the music, moments and unmistakable sound that have defined Anita Wilson’s career.
Chicago, Illinois | October 30, 2026
VaShawn Mitchell — Reimagined
EVENT: VaShawn Mitchell — Reimagined
OCCASION: 50th Birthday Celebration
EVENT TYPE: Live Concert + EP Recording
DATE: Saturday, November 21, 2026
SPECIAL GUESTS: Le’Andria Johnson, Anthony Brown & Todd Galberth
Believe Calendar Description:
VaShawn Mitchell celebrates his 50th birthday with Reimagined, a special live concert and EP recording on Saturday, November 21.
The celebration brings together three powerhouse special guests: Le’Andria Johnson, Anthony Brown and Todd Galberth, joining VaShawn for an evening celebrating his music, ministry and the next chapter of his career.
This is more than a birthday concert. With a live EP recording happening that night, the audience will be part of a new VaShawn Mitchell project as it takes shape.
Sweet Sweet Spirit Tour
EVENT: Sweet Sweet Spirit Tour
HEADLINER: Ricky Dillard & New G
CELEBRATING: 38 Years of Gospel Excellence, Faith & Impact
FEATURING: James Fortune, Le’Andria Johnson, Lisa Page Brooks, Bri Babineaux & Zacardi Cortez
DATES: October–December 2026
TICKETS: On sale soon
WEBSITE: SweetSweetSpiritTour.org
Believe Calendar Description:
Ricky Dillard & New G celebrate 38 years of music, ministry and impact with the Sweet Sweet Spirit Tour, traveling across the country this fall. The tour brings together Ricky Dillard & New G with James Fortune, Le’Andria Johnson, Lisa Page Brooks, Bri Babineaux and Zacardi Cortez, with additional special guests to be announced.
The tour begins October 9 and continues through December 20, with stops including Louisville, Jackson, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Newark, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Memphis, Chicago, Detroit and more.
For Believe, I’d actually create individual calendar entries for each city/date rather than one giant tour listing. That makes the Gospel Events calendar much more useful. Someone can look at Atlanta, Charlotte, D.C., Houston, Chicago, etc. and immediately see what’s happening in their market.
Inspire Night
EVENT: Tasha Cobbs Leonard — Unscripted Nights Tour
ARTIST: Tasha Cobbs Leonard
DATES: September 11–27, 2026
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: T.D. Jakes Foundation
TICKETS: Available now
WEBSITE: UnscriptedNightsTour.com
TOUR DATES:
September 11 — Charlotte, NC
September 12 — Brunswick, GA
September 13 — Atlanta, GA
September 18 — Washington, DC
September 19 — New York, NY
September 20 — Boston, MA
September 27 — Raleigh, NC
Believe Calendar Description:
Tasha Cobbs Leonard brings the Unscripted Nights Tour to cities across the country this September. The intimate live experience puts Tasha’s music and ministry at the center of an evening designed to go beyond the traditional concert format.
The tour opens September 11 in Charlotte before making stops in Brunswick, Atlanta, Washington, New York, Boston and Raleigh. Additional cities are expected to be announced.
Tickets are available now at UnscriptedNightsTour.com.
Rise & Rhythm Cruise
EVENT: Rise and Rhythm Inspirational & Lifestyle Cruise
DATES: January 14–18, 2027
EVENT TYPE: Inspirational & Lifestyle Cruise
FEATURED LINEUP:
Mary Mary
Kem
Anthony Anderson
Pastor Keion Henderson
Lady Shaunie Henderson
Calvin Richardson
Avery*Sunshine
Madison Ryann Ward
Willie Moore Jr.
Cletus Kassady
…and more
Believe Calendar Description:
The Rise and Rhythm Inspirational & Lifestyle Cruise sets sail January 14–18, 2027, bringing music, inspiration, entertainment and lifestyle experiences together for a four-day getaway at sea.
The 2027 lineup includes Mary Mary, Kem, Anthony Anderson, Pastor Keion Henderson, Lady Shaunie Henderson, Calvin Richardson, Avery*Sunshine, Madison Ryann Ward, Willie Moore Jr. and Cletus Kassady, with additional guests and experiences planned throughout the cruise.
Rise and Rhythm gives travelers a chance to enjoy live entertainment and inspirational programming while connecting with some familiar voices from Gospel, R&B, faith and culture.