Disneyland Resort brings back its beloved “Celebrate Gospel” concerts for 2026, now at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage for the first time. Spanning two weekends, February 20-21 and February 27-28, the free-to-attend performances feature Grammy Award-winning gospel artists, including Bishop Hezekiah Walker on February 21 and Yolanda Adams on February 28. This annual tribute gathers top gospel performers and community choirs from across Southern California, celebrating the power and legacy of gospel music.
In addition to the concerts, a heritage trail of dynamic displays debuts across the resort, honoring influential Black leaders, artists, and thinkers from past and present. Highlights include tributes to restaurateur Leah Chase, animators Ron Husband and Floyd Norman, Disney Legend Martha Blanding, and more, offering guests an inspiring cultural journey throughout the resort.
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The celebration continues throughout Black History Month, February 1–28, with limited-time menu items like New Orleans BBQ shrimp at Lamplight Lounge and the French Quarter fried chicken bowl at Tiana’s Palace, letting guests savor flavors inspired by Black heritage.
Beyond February, Disneyland Resort offers Celebrate Soulfully experiences year-round, including rides like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, dining at Tiana’s Palace, shopping at Eudora’s Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Sweets, and interactive experiences like “Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje.” Guests may even spot Joe Gardner from Pixar’s “Soul” performing smooth jazz in the Pixar Place Hotel lobby, adding music and magic to every visit.
