The City of Johannesburg, through Community Development, Arts, Culture and Heritage, will host the 9th Indigenous Gospel Festival at the Soweto Theatre on 14 & 15 February 2026 as part of the Arts Alive programme. The festival will celebrate South Africa’s rich gospel traditions with powerful performances from local and international choirs. It will highlight heritage preservation, youth involvement, and community unity through genres such as Clap ’n Tap and AmaZion gospel styles.