Chris Tomlin
Concert
Sunday, September 20, 2026
September 20, 2026
Brownwood Event Center,
Outdoor Stage
6:30 p.m.
Howard Payne University is excited to announce that Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin will perform a free community concert and night of worship at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Brownwood Event Center’s outdoor stage, 601 Baker St.
The event, originally scheduled for April, was postponed because of severe weather. Since then, HPU has worked closely with Chris Tomlin’s team, the City of Brownwood and community partners to secure a new date and create an opportunity for the community.
“We are deeply grateful for the incredible response from our community and the enthusiasm surrounding this night of worship,” said Dr. Cory Hines, president of Howard Payne University. “Rescheduling an event of this scale required close coordination with Chris Tomlin’s touring team, venue availability and the schedules of many valued community partners. We are thankful for everyone who worked together to make this event possible. God is doing great things at Howard Payne and throughout our region.”
The concert is free and open to the public. Unlike the original event, no tickets are required. Admission will be first come, first served. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, and food (no coolers) will be permitted inside the venue.
About Chris Tomlin:
TIME magazine heralded Chris Tomlin as the “most often sung artist in the world” as his music has inspired and uplifted an entire generation of believers. Along the way, Chris has scored 21 number-one singles, 30 top-ten hits (more than any other Christian artist), and spent a total of 157 weeks at number-one during his career. He’s sold more than 12 million albums with over 8 billion career global streams, won a Grammy, three Billboard Music Awards, 30 Dove Awards (most recent win for Song of The Year for “Holy Forever”), became a two-time BMI Songwriter of the Year honoree and an ASCAP Songwriter of the Year. Chris is the first Christian artist to reach the billion streams threshold on Pandora and was presented with their BILLIONAIRE award. As one of the most successful Christian touring artists today, Chris has sold out venues everywhere including New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, and more. In early 2019, Chris and his wife Lauren founded For Others – an organization that exists to raise awareness and empower best in class organizations to help end the child welfare crisis here in the United States.
About Howard Payne University
Howard Payne University, founded in 1889, is a Christ-centered liberal arts university in Brownwood, Texas, dedicated to preparing students for lives of faith, leadership and service. With more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional programs across six schools, service three locations, HPU combines academic excellence with meaningful personal connection in a close-knit campus community.
Guided by its five core values — centered on Christ, focused on community, called to service, committed to excellence and dedicated to stewardship — Howard Payne prepares students through rigorous academic programs, vibrant student life, competitive athletics and service opportunities that equip graduates to make an impact in their communities and professions.
Know Before You Go
Gates: Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with the concert scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: This concert is free to attend. No tickets are required to attend.
Seating: Seating is first come, first served. Chairs ARE permitted.
Bag Policy: Clear bags only. (Diaper bags are permitted.)
Food & Drinks: Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed (alcohol free only)
Parking: Parking will be available in marked lots surrounding the venue. Please see the map (coming soon). Additional parking will be available on the HPU campus. There will not be a shuttle service, so please plan accordingly.
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