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Bethel Music’s Nearly Sold-Out Tour Is Coming Back—But Several Cities Are Already Running Out Of Room


Published: Sep 16, 2026 05:15 PM EDT

Bethel Music is heading back on the road-and worshippers hoping to attend may not want to wait too long to secure their seats.

After spending much of 2026 leading packed worship gatherings around the world, the Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning collective has announced the fall leg of its Nights Of Response World Tour. The 14-city run begins October 9 in Atlanta and concludes October 25 in Nashville, with stops in New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston, Toronto, Detroit, Miami and several other major markets.

The announcement arrives after a remarkable year in which nearly every Bethel Music tour date reportedly sold out. Several concerts on the October itinerary have already reached capacity, while tickets for other cities are disappearing quickly.

"We are so excited to be back on the road again for our world tour this fall!" Bethel Music co-founder Jenn Johnson said. "Our prayer is that each night creates space for people to encounter the presence and love of God in a fresh and powerful way as we gather and lift up the name of Jesus."

Johnson also issued a direct invitation to those considering attending: "Come expectant. Come surrendered. Come ready to encounter His presence."

Rather than presenting the concerts as conventional performances, Bethel Music is describing each gathering as a night of worship, prayer and ministry. The group is expected to lead some of its biggest congregational songs, including "Goodness of God" and "Holy Forever," alongside music from its latest album, We Must Respond.

That title also captures the spiritual emphasis of the tour. Bethel Music wants attendees to do more than listen to familiar songs or watch their favorite worship leaders perform. The collective is inviting churches and individuals to respond actively to God through worship, surrender and renewed faith.

The tour opens at Atlanta's State Farm Arena on October 9 before traveling through Florida, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Virginia and New York. It then moves north to Boston and three Canadian cities-Montreal, Toronto and Kitchener-before returning to the United States for its final concerts in Detroit and Nashville.

The fall tour adds another chapter to what has already been an unusually successful season for the Redding, California-based ministry. Founded by Brian and Jenn Johnson in 2001, Bethel Music has grown from a local church worship ministry into one of the most influential contemporary worship collectives in the world.

Its songs have become staples in churches across denominational lines. "Goodness of God" remained at No. 1 on CCLI's ranking of songs used by churches for more than three consecutive years, while "Raise a Hallelujah," "Reckless Love," "Living Hope," "This Is Amazing Grace" and "No Longer Slaves" have also maintained a substantial congregational presence.

The collective has released 27 albums and earned more than 30 Dove Award nominations, with 11 wins. Its recording of "Holy Forever," featuring Jenn Johnson and CeCe Winans, received a Grammy nomination in 2025.

With several October concerts already sold out, fans are being encouraged to check availability before making travel plans. Tickets and current event information are available through Bethel Music's official events page.

Bethel Music 2026 Nights Of Response Fall Tour Dates

  • October 9 - Atlanta, Georgia
  • October 10 - Orlando, Florida
  • October 11 - Miami, Florida
  • October 12 - Jacksonville, Florida
  • October 14 - Charlotte, North Carolina
  • October 15 - Washington, D.C.
  • October 16 - Norfolk, Virginia
  • October 17 - New York City, New York
  • October 19 - Boston, Massachusetts
  • October 20 - Montreal, Quebec
  • October 21 - Toronto, Ontario
  • October 22 - Kitchener, Ontario
  • October 24 - Detroit, Michigan
  • October 25 - Nashville, Tennessee