Courtesy Submission

LENOIR, N.C. — Members of the community are invited to attend a free watch party featuring The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in the “Songs of Hope Benefit Concert” from the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.

The local gathering will be hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 26, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at two different sites for one amazing night of music. The Choir Watch Party is open to music enthusiasts of all ages at the following two locations:

• Hickory – 4065 North Center Street
• Boone – 604 Poplar Grove Road

The Hollywood Bowl concert marks 100 years since the Choir’s first performance at the historic venue in 1926. The concert will feature The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square along with guest artists Donny Osmond, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus and the Bonner Family. The benefit concert is designed to entertain, inspire and unite audiences through music while supporting charitable efforts for women and children around the world. 

The local watch party is free and open to the public. Families, neighbors, community leaders and friends are invited to gather for an evening of uplifting music, fellowship and community connection.

WHAT

A community watch party featuring music from The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

Theme of charitable efforts for women and children

• Boone – Diapers (size 7) & Children’s Clothes (boy sizes 0-4T) for Ashe Pregnancy Care Center
• Hickory – Diaper Drive (all sizes) for the Children’s Resource Center of Catawba County 

WHO

Hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Open to community members, families, local leaders, neighbors and friends. 

WHEN

Friday, June 26, 2026
6:30 to 8:30 pm

WHERE

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Meetinghouses:

• 604 Poplar Grove Road, Boone
• 4065 North Center Street, Hickory

BACKGROUND

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is known worldwide for its sacred and inspirational music. Its weekly broadcast, Music & the Spoken Word, has shared messages of peace, hope and faith with audiences for more than 95 years.

• The Tabernacle Choir Is Returning to the Hollywood Bowl
• Tabernacle Choir Announces Hollywood Bowl Guest Artists