Christian concert about Jesus mistakenly sold as heavy metal event

StubHub has issued an apology after mistakenly listing a Christian concert about Jesus as a heavy metal show. The confusion occurred with the December 20 performance of Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in South Carolina. Instead of being advertised as a live Christian concert, the event was incorrectly listed as a show for the metal band Lamb of God, which is not currently on tour.

A spokesperson for StubHub acknowledged the error, saying, “We acknowledge the listing for the December 20 event at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium was misleading and apologize for the confusion this caused.” The company updated the event page prior to the concert and reached out to customers to clarify the mistake. StubHub assured ticket holders that full refunds would be honoured under their FanProtect Guarantee if they purchased tickets under the wrong impression.

Behold the Lamb of God is a live concert and concept album by Andrew Peterson, designed to narrate the story of Christ’s life through music. The project, which has spanned 20 years, brings together dozens of musicians and is considered a landmark in Christian music. Peterson, also the author of The Wingfeather Saga, said the performance aimed to refine songs to reflect the band’s live sound and create an immersive experience for audiences.

The incident drew widespread attention online, with fans noting the stark contrast between the Christian concert and the extreme metal style of Lamb of God. Many expressed amusement over the listing error, while others highlighted the potential confusion for concertgoers. Despite the mix-up, Peterson’s show went on as planned, delivering a heartfelt and carefully crafted performance for fans.