Paul Simon’s new ‘Quiet Celebration’ concert hits Hulu
Paul Simon’s new ‘Quiet Celebration’ concert hits Hulu
The nearly two-hour concert film premieres Friday, June 26 and features Simon performing songs from across his career.
“Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert” is coming to Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, June 26, and this one feels like a really special watch for longtime Paul Simon fans. The nearly two-hour concert film was recorded during Simon’s “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” which brought his Grammy-nominated “Seven Psalms” to small, intimate venues across the U.S. The concert also finds Simon performing after his experience with hearing loss pushed him to discover new ways to play live, which gives the whole thing a deeper layer. Here’s how to watch “Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert” with a subscription to Hulu.
How to watch ‘Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert’
- When: Friday, June 26 at 12:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Disney+ and Hulu
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Hulu.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert’
When will ‘Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert’ be released?
“Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert” premieres in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, June 26. Since this is a streaming premiere, it should be available to watch starting at 12:01 a.m. ET. So if you’re a late-night Paul Simon person, technically, you can make this your Thursday-night plan that turns into Friday.
Why do we recommend Hulu for watching ‘Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert’?
We recommend Hulu because it is one of the two places you can stream “Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert” when it premieres. The film is also coming to Disney+, but Hulu gives you another easy way to watch.
Hulu costs $12 per month with ads or $19 per month ad-free. So if you just want to watch the concert film, you can sign up, stream it, and then decide whether you want to stick around for the rest of Hulu’s library.
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Can you watch ‘Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert’ for free?
Nope. Hulu recently discontinued their 30-day free trial, so you’ll need a paid subscription to watch “Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert” when it premieres.
Watch the trailer for ‘Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert’
What you need to know about ‘Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert’?
“Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert” captures Simon performing during his “A Quiet Celebration Tour” – an intimate concert run built around the live debut of his Grammy-nominated “Seven Psalms.” The film brings the complete piece to the stage while also folding in new arrangements of classics, deep cuts, and newer discoveries from across Simon’s long career.
The concert film was recorded live at McCaw Hall in Seattle, one of the small venues selected for the tour because of its acoustics and intimate feel. That matters here because the whole point of the tour was to let the music breathe in a different way. After dealing with hearing loss, Simon had to rethink how he could perform, and that process helped shape new versions of songs fans already know and love. The result is a concert built around reflection, reinvention, and the simple joy of getting back on stage with musicians again.
Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert
Follows Paul Simon performing his GRAMMY-nominated “Seven Psalms” live for the first time, featuring new arrangements of classics and deep cuts. Recorded at McCaw Hall in Seattle.