Making Their Surabaya Debut, Hillsong Worship Leads Thousands Through an Unforgettable Night of Worship
SURABAYA, September 11, 2026 — An evening of worship, music, and heartfelt togetherness filled Graha Unesa, Surabaya, on Friday night as HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHTS ASIA TOUR 2026 made its highly anticipated stop in the City of Heroes.
The Surabaya show marked a special milestone for Hillsong Worship, as the internationally recognized worship group performed in the city for the first time. Presented by Color Asia Live and Otello Asia, the event brought thousands of worshippers together for a night that went far beyond a conventional music concert.
From the opening performance to the final song, the atmosphere inside Graha Unesa reflected a powerful sense of community, with audiences singing along, raising their hands, and becoming part of a shared worship experience.
GMS Live Surabaya Opens the Night
The evening officially began at 7:00 PM WIB, with GMS Live Surabaya taking the stage as the opening act.
Their performance immediately established the tone for the evening, bringing an energetic and uplifting worship atmosphere to the venue. Audiences from Surabaya and surrounding cities responded enthusiastically, creating an increasingly vibrant atmosphere ahead of Hillsong Worship’s arrival.
The appearance of GMS Live Surabaya also added a meaningful local element to the international tour, bringing together Indonesia’s worship community with one of the world’s most recognized worship music groups.
Hillsong Worship Takes the Stage
When Hillsong Worship finally appeared on stage, the atmosphere inside Graha Unesa shifted into a powerful celebration of faith.
Thousands of voices came together as the audience sang along to familiar worship songs. Hands were raised throughout the venue, while moments of energetic praise were balanced by quieter and more intimate moments of reflection.
Rather than simply watching a performance, the audience became part of the experience.
The combination of live music, lighting, visuals, stage production, and the connection between the performers and the crowd transformed Graha Unesa into a space where music and faith came together.
For many attendees, the evening became an opportunity to pause from their daily routines, reflect, celebrate their faith, and experience a sense of unity with thousands of other people.
A Setlist Filled with Familiar Worship Anthems
One of the highlights of the evening was the carefully arranged setlist, which took the audience through different stages of praise and worship — from energetic opening numbers to deeply reflective moments.
The full setlist included:
- Good News
- Alive
- Wake
- Welcome
- O Praise the Name
- From the Inside Out (Pre-Chorus/Chorus)
- This I Believe
- PTL Hallelujah Amen
- How Great Thou Art
- Shout to the Lord (Verse/Chorus)
- Mighty to Save (Bridge/Chorus)
- Only Jesus
- I Surrender
- Altar Call
- Cornerstone (Chorus)
- The Stand (Chorus/Bridges)
- King of Kings
- Oceans (Bridge)
- Holy Is the Name
- What a Beautiful Name
- Close
- Relentless
- Take It All
- One Way
The journey began with songs such as “Good News,” “Alive,” and “Wake,” immediately creating an energetic atmosphere. As the set progressed, beloved worship songs including “O Praise the Name,” “This I Believe,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Shout to the Lord” brought audiences together through songs that have resonated with worship communities around the world.
The emotional intensity continued with “Mighty to Save,” “Only Jesus,” and “I Surrender,” leading into the Altar Call, one of the evening’s more intimate moments.
The latter part of the setlist moved between reflection and powerful declarations of faith, featuring “Cornerstone,” “The Stand,” “King of Kings,” “Oceans,” “Holy Is the Name,” and “What a Beautiful Name.”
The final stretch featuring “Relentless,” “Take It All,” and “One Way” brought the evening toward an energetic conclusion.
Together, the songs created a musical journey that balanced celebration, reflection, surrender, and hope.
A Historic Moment for Surabaya
Hillsong Worship’s appearance in Surabaya became an important chapter in the HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHTS ASIA TOUR 2026, which continues across several cities in Asia.
Surabaya was scheduled as one of the tour’s stops following Kuala Lumpur and ahead of subsequent performances in Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, and the Philippines.
For Color Asia Live and Otello Asia, bringing Hillsong Worship to Surabaya represented more than simply presenting an international act in Indonesia.
It also demonstrated the potential for major international productions to reach audiences outside Jakarta and highlighted Surabaya’s growing position as a destination for large-scale international entertainment events.
Color Asia Live: Music Can Bring People Together
David Ananda, Managing Director of Color Asia Live, expressed his gratitude and pride in seeing Hillsong Worship finally perform in Surabaya.“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 also hoped that the impact of the evening would continue long after the concert ended.“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 emphasized Color Asia Live’s belief in the power of music to heal, inspire, and unite people, while expressing his hope that the Hillsong Worship concert would provide an opportunity for audiences to celebrate their faith together.
Otello Asia Celebrates the Audience’s Enthusiasm
Meanwhile, Sysan Ibrahim, President Director of Otello Asia, expressed his appreciation to the audiences and everyone involved in making the event possible.“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 influence in worship music.“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.”
More Than Just a Concert
What made the Surabaya stop particularly meaningful was the way the event moved beyond the traditional boundaries of a concert.
The night combined music, production, worship, reflection, and community into one shared experience.
For some audience members, the concert was a chance to reconnect with their faith. For others, it was an opportunity to experience Hillsong Worship’s music live for the first time. And for families, friends, and communities attending together, it became a memorable night of singing and celebrating side by side.
The emotional connection was evident throughout the venue, particularly during songs such as “I Surrender,” “The Stand,” “Oceans,” and “What a Beautiful Name.”
The audience’s participation made it clear that these songs were not simply being performed on stage — they were being experienced collectively.
A Night to Remember
Toni, one of the concert attendees, shared his emotional response after experiencing the show.“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.”
His experience reflected the sentiment shared by many attendees throughout the evening: that the significance of the concert extended beyond the music itself.
Thank You, Surabaya
Color Asia Live and Otello Asia expressed their appreciation to all audiences, communities, partners, media partners, sponsors, and everyone who contributed to the success of HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHTS ASIA TOUR 2026 – Surabaya.
The enthusiasm and energy from the audience became an essential part of the night, creating an atmosphere that made the Surabaya debut particularly memorable.
As the final notes faded and the lights at Graha Unesa began to dim, the Surabaya chapter of the tour came to an end.
But the experience will remain with those who were there.
For Surabaya, September 11, 2026, will be remembered as the night Hillsong Worship made its long-awaited debut in the City of Heroes — bringing thousands of people together through music, worship, faith, and the simple but powerful feeling of being part of something bigger than themselves.
And as the HILLSONG WORSHIP NIGHTS ASIA TOUR 2026 continues to the next cities across Asia, the spirit of that unforgettable night in Surabaya will continue to travel with it.
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