Hillsong Worship Makes Its Surabaya Debut, Bringing Thousands Together Through Faith and Music
SURABAYA, September 11, 2026 — An evening filled with music, worship, faith, and togetherness unfolded at Graha Unesa, Surabaya, on Friday night as HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHTS ASIA TOUR 2026 made its highly anticipated stop in the City of Heroes.
As part of the group’s 2026 Asia Tour, Hillsong Worship’s appearance in Surabaya marked a special milestone as the worship group performed in the city for the first time. The event was presented by Color Asia Live and Otello Asia.
The evening began at 7:00 PM WIB, with GMS Live Surabaya taking the stage as the opening act. Their performance set the tone for the night, filling the venue with an uplifting worship atmosphere and building anticipation for Hillsong Worship’s arrival.
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From the very beginning, Graha Unesa was filled with enthusiastic audiences from Surabaya and surrounding cities. As GMS Live Surabaya performed, the energy inside the venue continued to grow, preparing thousands of worshippers for the main performance.
When Hillsong Worship finally stepped onto the stage, the atmosphere transformed into a powerful celebration of faith.
Thousands of people sang along, raised their hands, and immersed themselves in every moment of worship. Yet the night felt like more than a conventional music concert. HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHTS ASIA TOUR 2026 – Surabayabecame a shared experience where music, faith, reflection, and community came together under one roof.
A Historic Night for Hillsong Worship in Surabaya
Hillsong Worship’s Surabaya debut became one of the memorable stops on the HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHTS ASIA TOUR 2026, which continues to travel across several cities in Asia.
The official tour schedule places Surabaya among the group’s Asian destinations, following Kuala Lumpur and ahead of upcoming stops in Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, and the Philippines.
For Color Asia Live and Otello Asia, bringing Hillsong Worship to Surabaya was about more than presenting an internationally recognized act in Indonesia. It was also an opportunity to create a space where audiences could experience worship music on an international concert scale.
David Ananda, Managing Director of Color Asia Live, expressed his gratitude and pride following the event.“We are truly grateful and proud to see Hillsong Worship finally perform in Surabaya for the first time. What we witnessed tonight shows the incredible power of music to bring people together, inspire them, and deliver a deeper message to everyone who is here.”
He added:“We hope the experience does not end when the stage lights go off. May the message, joy, and spirit of togetherness felt tonight continue to stay with the audience and accompany them in their everyday lives.”
David had previously shared Color Asia Live’s belief that music can serve as a force that heals, inspires, and unites people, expressing his hope that Hillsong Worship’s Surabaya concert would become an opportunity for people to celebrate their faith together.
Meanwhile, Sysan Ibrahim, President Director of Otello Asia, expressed his appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of the event.“We are very happy to see the tremendous enthusiasm from the people of Surabaya and surrounding areas. For us, tonight is not simply about bringing an international music performance to the city, but about creating an experience that leaves a meaningful impression on everyone who attends.”
Sysan also highlighted Hillsong Worship’s longstanding journey in worship music and its global reach.“Hillsong Worship has a long history of creating worship music that has become known to people around the world. We hope their presence in Surabaya tonight becomes an unforgettable experience and opens up more opportunities for Indonesian audiences to enjoy international performances of the highest quality.”
GMS Live Surabaya Sets the Tone for a Night of Worship
Before Hillsong Worship took over the main stage, GMS Live Surabaya delivered an opening performance that played an important role in establishing the atmosphere of the evening.
Their energetic worship set brought audiences together from the very beginning, creating a sense of anticipation and community throughout the venue.
The presence of a local worship act alongside Hillsong Worship also added a unique dimension to the concert. It created a meeting point between Indonesia’s local worship community and the experience of an internationally recognized worship group.
More Than a Concert — An Experience of Faith
One of the defining elements of HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHTS ASIA TOUR 2026 – Surabaya was its ability to turn a large-scale music event into something deeply personal.
Through its stage production, lighting, visuals, live music, and connection between performers and audiences, the concert invited people to do more than simply watch a performance. They became part of the worship experience itself.
For many attendees, the night offered a chance to step away from their daily routines, sing together, reflect, and celebrate their faith in an atmosphere built around unity and togetherness.
The Surabaya stop also highlighted the growing potential for international music productions to expand beyond Jakarta. By bringing a major international worship performance to Surabaya, the event further demonstrated the city’s growing role on Indonesia’s international concert map.
For Toni, one of the concert attendees, the experience was deeply emotional and memorable.“It was truly an incredible experience. The concert made my family and me feel deeply moved and happy. It was beautiful to witness such a strong sense of unity in faith at this event.”
A Night to Remember in Surabaya
Color Asia Live and Otello Asia expressed their appreciation to all audiences, communities, media partners, sponsors, partners, and everyone who contributed to making HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHTS ASIA TOUR 2026 – Surabayapossible.
The enthusiasm and energy from the audience became an essential part of the evening’s success.
As the lights at Graha Unesa eventually dimmed and the Surabaya chapter of the tour came to an end, Hillsong Worship continued its journey to the next cities across Asia.
But for Surabaya, September 11, 2026, will remain a memorable date — the night Hillsong Worship made its first appearance in the City of Heroes and brought thousands of people together through music, worship, faith, and a shared sense of community.
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