Thousands of Youth Attend Walk With Me Concert in the Philippines

More than 4,100 youth and young adults gathered at the Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro City on September 19, 2026, for a large-scale music concert organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The program combined live performances, messages, and a devotional centered on the 2026 youth theme, “Walk with me,” according to reporting from the Church’s Newsroom and Church News.

Elder Steven D. Shumway Addresses Youth at Cagayan de Oro Concert

Elder Steven D. Shumway, a General Authority Seventy and counselor in the Philippines Area Presidency, spoke to attendees just before the musical program began. He urged the audience of young single adults and youth to anchor their lives around Jesus Christ.

When you choose to make Jesus Christ your partner, to really walk with Him, He will make more of you and do more with you than you could ever dream, Elder Shumway said, as reported by newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org.

During the event, concertgoers sang along to tracks from the upcoming 2026 youth album. The setlist featured songs such as Walk With Me, Your Presence, All for Me, and Stand Strong, performed by artists including Liahona Olayan and Brandon Sorilla.

Performers and Attendees Share Personal Reflections

I enjoyed so many things about performing today, but the most important thing was feeling the Spirit, Olayan said, according to Church News. It was so amazing, and it filled the room with all the youth and young adults who were there. What a gift and a blessing. Audience members also noted the personal impact of the evening. Vinz Pedrano, an attendee from the Iligan 3rd Ward in the Iligan Philippines Stake, stated that the program strengthened his resolve to serve a full-time mission and share his faith with others.

This concert inspired me to continue and move forward in life, even though there are challenges and adversities along the way, Vinz told Church News. It helped me slow down and remember Him, to put my faith in Jesus Christ always.

Broadcasts and Expanding Nationwide Youth Music Events

While 4,100 people attended the in-person event in Cagayan de Oro City, the Church broadcast a recording of the concert one week later to thousands of additional participants across the Philippines through localized watch parties.

This gathering marks the second major youth music concert hosted by the organization in the country, following a previous event called Festival: A Youth Concert that drew more than 2,000 young people to Davao City last year, as noted by thechurchnews.com.

Local Congregational Planning Through 2026

The Cagayan de Oro performance serves as part of a broader initiative for 2026 youth theme experiences. Local congregations, branches, wards, and stakes throughout the region have been given the option to plan and execute their own in-person music experiences by the end of 2026.

These upcoming local gatherings can take the form of dedicated youth concerts, music devotionals, or faith walks designed to unite young members in worship. Official planning resources and support materials are hosted in English at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

This concert inspired me to continue and move forward in life, even though there are challenges and adversities along the way. It helped me slow down and remember Him, to put my faith in Jesus Christ always.

Vinz Pedrano