SIGNATURE EVENTS

Signature Events bring the museum’s galleries to life by celebrating the world’s diverse music and cultures, popular music genres, and iconic musicians with exciting programs year-round. These family-friendly weekend events offer a variety of engaging activities, such as live musical and dance performances, curator talks, film screenings, workshops, storytelling, and more!

Programming supported in part by the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts

 

Members enjoy free admission to all Signature Events!

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Experience Polynesia

Sat. & Sun., January 17 & 18
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission;
free for members

Take a musical journey through Polynesia and explore the rich history of the cultures that make up the island region. Enjoy exciting live performances, participate in dance workshops, and learn about traditional and contemporary instruments.

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Celebrate Hip Hop

Sat., Sun. & Mon., February 14, 15 & 16
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission;
free for members

Celebrate the spirit of hip hop with high-energy performances, workshops, and dance battles featuring the iconic Furious Styles Crew, acclaimed dance group the Jukebox, Grammy-nominated rapper Mega Ran, and so much more!

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More Upcoming Signature Events

Celebrate Mariachi
February 28 & March 1

Experience Ireland
March 13, 14 & 15

Programming is subject to change.

Experience Cultural Programs

Immerse yourself in diverse music and cultures from around the globe. Each event focuses on a different country or geographic region.

Musical Icon Programs

Commemorate influential and inspiring artists who are known as icons of the musical world and featured in MIM’s galleries.

Celebrate Programs

Discover something new about musical genres and experience how different traditions begin, become popular, and develop over time.

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