Peace Day from Times Square

he 24th Annual International Day of Peace Concert and Celebration takes place in New York City’s Times Square on September 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET (located around 46th–47th Street and Father Duffy Square) Event Details & Schedule

• Date & Time: September 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET. [1]
• Location: Times Square (46th to 47th Streets / Father Duffy Square), New York, NY. [1]
• Hosts & Organizers: Produced by the Good News Corporation and Pause the World for Peace (founded by Paul Sladkus) in partnership with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, kicking off New York City Climate Week. [1, 2, 3]
• Featured Highlights:
• Global Broadcast & Performances: Features music, speakers, and peace messages from artists and advocates.
• Special Guests & Messengers: Includes virtual or in-person messages/participation from UN Peace Messengers like Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, Michael Douglas, Shakira, Dionne Warwick (tribute to Dolly Parton), and musical acts like LumaValen.
• Moments of Silence & Remembrance: Includes a World Moment of Silence for Peace, a tribute/remembrance for September 11, and the premiere of the Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love and HOPE movie on September 21.
• Virtual Peace Poles: A collaborative Global Virtual Peace Pole Project hosted with the May Peace Prevail On Earth organization allows people worldwide to map and place virtual peace poles. [1, 2, 3]