The Great Gospel Christmas Celebration

A spectacular gospel evening where Harlem meets Kristiansand—featuring international stars, a massive choir, and musical energy that will bring the house down.

Straight from Harlem in New York, we meet Anthony Morgan and his fantastic singers—artists who have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in American music, including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Diana Ross, and Gladys Knight. With roots in the African-American gospel tradition, they perform their music with a unique energy, warmth, and authenticity that has thrilled audiences across Europe.

This evening, they will be joined by Kristiansand’s own Tom Jarle Istad Kristiansen and the impressive Restart Mass Choir. Together, they fill the stage with a rich tapestry of sound and a stage presence that truly lifts konsertsalen.

The audience can look forward to a magnificent evening featuring powerful choral arrangements, strong solo performances, infectious rhythms, and a musical zest for life. Here, international gospel tradition meets local talent in a concert that both touches the heart and invites the audience into a sense of community.

Gospel is about more than music—it’s about hope, joy, and the power that arises when people come together in song. This evening, Kristiansand will experience exactly that, on a grand scale.

Welcome to one of this year’s major gospel events at Kilden when Harlem meets Kristiansand.

Tom Jarle Istad Kristiansen is one of Norway’s most sought-after gospel conductors. As a producer and songwriter, he has spent years building bridges between Norwegian and American gospel traditions and is known for his unique ability to engage both choirs and audiences.