Open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Featured Experiences
Dessa
August 1, 7:30 p.m.
Mariachi Los Camperos
August 2, 5:00 p.m.
MIM Talks: Cats: Beyond Keyboard Cat and Mr. Mistoffelees
August 4, 1:30 p.m.
August 1, 7:30 p.m.
August 2, 5:00 p.m.
August 4, 1:30 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., August 8 & 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission; free for members
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Soul, R&B, and Funk July 26 | 7:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Grammy-winning soul singer-songwriter Avery*Sunshine takes no detours in making melodious music, creating a remarkable and unforgettable sound with her Grammy-winning creative life partner, Dana “BigDane” Johnson. Her sound is uplifting, vibrant, and—exactly as her name suggests—full of sunshine. She brings audiences together through her riveting stage performances, candid and often humorous stage banter, and optimistic ... |
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Guitar July 27 | 7:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 For the California Guitar Trio, the universe of the guitar is boundless. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and myriad genres from around the world. It even throws in the occasional surf ... |
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Guitar July 28 | 7:00 p.m. $33.50–$44.50 Andy McKee is an internationally renowned guitarist best known for his original compositions for steel-string acoustic guitar. He has performed as a soloist in more than 40 countries around the world. His energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevate his music as he transforms the steel-string guitar into a full orchestra through ... |
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Bluegrass July 30 | 7:30 p.m. $33.50–$38.50 Widely recognized as one of the most exciting young bands in acoustic music, Crying Uncle plays a unique mix of bluegrass, David Grisman’s “dawg music,” jazz, and modern originals. Brothers Miles and Teo Quale, respectively a fiddler and a multi-instrumentalist, formed the band in 2017 and are joined by award-winning bassist Andrew Osborn and flatpicking ... |
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Jazz July 31 | 6:30 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Kirk Whalum picked up the saxophone as a boy in Memphis, Tennessee, soaking up the soulful spirituality he found in gospel music. He made his mark in Houston’s thriving nightclub scene in the 1980s, fusing elements of gospel, blues, and jazz to develop his distinctive tenor sound: soul-drenched, emotional, and highly melodic. It was also ...
Jazz July 31 | 8:30 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Kirk Whalum picked up the saxophone as a boy in Memphis, Tennessee, soaking up the soulful spirituality he found in gospel music. He made his mark in Houston’s thriving nightclub scene in the 1980s, fusing elements of gospel, blues, and jazz to develop his distinctive tenor sound: soul-drenched, emotional, and highly melodic. It was also ... |
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Global August 2 | 5:00 p.m. $54.50–$64.50 The Grammy-winning ensemble Mariachi Los Camperos is among the most important groups in the modern mariachi tradition. The group was founded in 1961 by Jose Natividad “Nati” Cano Ruiz, who ...
Global August 2 | 7:00 p.m. $54.50–$64.50 The Grammy-winning ensemble Mariachi Los Camperos is among the most important groups in the modern mariachi tradition. The group was founded in 1961 by Jose Natividad “Nati” Cano Ruiz, who ... |
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Jazz August 3 | 7:00 p.m. $54.50–$59.50 Don Was has enjoyed a long and multifaceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker, and radio host. Since 2011, he has also served as ... |
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Rock August 4 | 6:30 p.m. $69.50–$80.50 Formed in 1969 by slide guitar juggernaut Lowell George, Little Feat in its current configuration features longtime multi-instrumentalist Fred Tackett and virtuoso guitarist Scott Sharrard, who brings fresh energy to ... |
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Corinne Bailey Rae
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Pop August 5 | 7:00 p.m. $90.50–$100.50 Corinne Bailey Rae is an award-winning contemporary R&B singer and songwriter with a wide-ranging sound rooted in pop, rock, and classic soul. Her 2006 self-titled debut soared to the top ... |
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Global August 6 | 6:30 p.m. $49.50–$59.50 Cuban musician and bandleader Juan de Marcos González first gained notice in the United States for his work with the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club, an unexpected commercial and critical ...
Global August 6 | 8:30 p.m. $49.50–$59.50 Cuban musician and bandleader Juan de Marcos González first gained notice in the United States for his work with the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club, an unexpected commercial and critical ... |
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Signature Events August 8 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Included with paid museum admission; free for members Step into the world of sound and technology through engaging activities that highlight the musicality and engineering of electronic music!
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Family & Kids August 8 | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $40 per session (four classes) 
Soul, R&B, and Funk August 8 | 7:30 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Sandra Bassett, Phoenix’s “Queen of Motown,” presents a high-energy and soulful celebration of the legendary Motown sound. With her powerful vocals backed by a dynamic band, Bassett breathes life into ... |
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Signature Events August 9 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Included with paid museum admission; free for members Step into the world of sound and technology through engaging activities that highlight the musicality and engineering of electronic music! 
Rock August 9 | 7:00 p.m. $44.50–$49.50 Formed in Los Angeles in 2001, Dengue Fever traces its roots to organist Ethan Holtzman’s 1997 trip to Cambodia, during which a friend contracted the mosquito-borne tropical disease that gave ... |
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Members Only August 10 | 7:00 p.m. Exclusive event for members who give $250+ annually Join MIM Music Theater artistic director Andrew Walesch for an in-depth look at MIM’s upcoming Fall Concert Series. Discover hidden gems, hear performance clips, and learn more about the artists ... |
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Singer-Songwriter August 11 | 7:00 p.m. $71.50–$82.50 Over the course of three decades, Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer and a revered storyteller, well deserving of the commendation of her peers and the devoted ... |
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Blues August 12 | 7:00 p.m. $33.50–$44.50 Eric Ramsey has been active in the Arizona music scene since the mid-1970s, performing solo and in many bands. Using soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Ramsey writes from experience about ... |
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Members Only August 13 | 5:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Exclusive event for members who give $500+ annually Purchase tickets to upcoming fall concerts, shop the Museum Store, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Enjoy an exclusive performance from a special musical guest. Tickets are available ... |
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Jazz August 14 | 7:30 p.m. $44.50–$59.50 For more than three decades, New York Voices has stood at the pinnacle of jazz vocal artistry, blending intricate harmonies, improvisational brilliance, and genre-spanning versatility across its 10 acclaimed albums. Formed in ... |
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Family & Kids August 15 | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $40 per session (four classes) 
Jazz August 15 | 7:30 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 Saxophonist Steve Cole is one of the most celebrated players in contemporary jazz. The Chicago native exploded onto the scene in 1998 with Stay Awhile, which was produced by fellow ... |
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Blues August 16 | 7:00 p.m. $33.50–$38.50 Albert Castiglia is a fiercely authentic voice in modern blues—grounded in tradition, fueled by experience, and always playing from the gut. He has earned his reputation the hard way: through relentless ... |
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Jazz August 17 | 7:00 p.m. $49.50–$59.50 Django Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumping joie de vivre made him an icon for a list of luminaries, including guitar greats Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. Jimi Hendrix named his ... |
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Blues August 20 | 7:30 p.m. $44.50–$49.50 Born Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, Fantastic Negrito has pioneered his own blues, hip hop, rock, folk, and funk hybrid. His unique story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power ... |
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Jazz August 21 | 7:30 p.m. $44.50–$49.50 For nearly 50 years, the unique genre-crossing guitar-and-voice duo of Tuck Andress and Patti Cathcart has cast its passionate musical spell, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz ... |
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Family & Kids August 22 | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $40 per session (four classes) 
Blues August 22 | 7:00 p.m. $68.50–$66.50 Tab Benoit is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30-plus-year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues. Along the way, he has acquired a devoted legion of fans, won five Blues Music Awards—including the B. B. King Entertainer of the Year Award, twice—and been inducted ... |
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Blues August 23 | 7:00 p.m. $68.50–$66.50 Tab Benoit is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30-plus-year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues. Along the way, he has acquired a devoted legion of fans, won five Blues Music Awards—including the B. B. King Entertainer of the Year Award, twice—and been inducted ... |
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Jazz August 24 | 7:00 p.m. $44.50–$49.50 Simon Phillips is one of the world’s most renowned and respected drummers. His style reflects not only his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility. Whether he is playing rock, fusion, or jazz, Phillips applies the same precision and intensity to his drumming, which is never lacking in emotion and feel. Throughout the 1970s ... |
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Americana and Folk August 25 | 7:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. Jay Lapp (vocals, guitars, mandolin), Eric Brubaker (vocals, fiddle), and Trent Wagler (lead ... |
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Jazz August 27 | 7:30 p.m. $54.50–$64.50 Whether she is singing swinging jazz favorites, playing one of many instruments (she plays trumpet, trombone, harmonica, oboe, harp, flute, recorder, and jazz bagpipe), or juggling and tap dancing, internationally acclaimed entertainer Gunhild Carling lets her sublime showmanship shine. Carling masterfully takes audiences back to another era, performing memorable vintage songs—including “Minnie the Moocher,” “Sweet ... |
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Jazz August 28 | 7:30 p.m. $44.50–$49.50 MIM Music Theater artistic director Andrew Walesch is proud to present his newest show: Vegas 1960, a celebration of the golden age of the Las Vegas showroom featuring all-new, custom-commissioned arrangements for Walesch’s 10-piece orchestra by acclaimed arranger Mike Crotty. Including timeless standards and soulful classics, Vegas 1960 captures an era when style, swagger, and ... |
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Family & Kids August 29 | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. $40 per session (four classes) 
Global August 29 | 6:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 The Grammy-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic New York-style salsa. The 13-piece ensemble is on a mission to keep the musical legacy of salsa ...
Global August 29 | 8:00 p.m. $38.50–$49.50 The Grammy-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic New York-style salsa. The 13-piece ensemble is on a mission to keep the musical legacy of salsa ... |
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Rock August 30 | 5:00 p.m. $64.50–$80.50 Classic Albums Live brings note-for-note precision and electrifying energy to The Beatles (a.k.a. The White Album), faithfully re-creating every track from the legendary double LP by the Beatles with meticulous attention to detail and world-class musicianship. This concert experience captures the spirit, nuance, and experimentation that made the 1968 release a landmark in music history. Hear ...
Rock August 30 | 8:00 p.m. $64.50–$80.50 Classic Albums Live brings note-for-note precision and electrifying energy to The Beatles (a.k.a. The White Album), faithfully re-creating every track from the legendary double LP by the Beatles with meticulous attention to detail and world-class musicianship. This concert experience captures the spirit, nuance, and experimentation that made the 1968 release a landmark in music history. Hear ... |
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Rock August 31 | 7:00 p.m. $64.50–$80.50 Classic Albums Live brings note-for-note precision and electrifying energy to The Beatles (a.k.a. The White Album), faithfully re-creating every track from the legendary double LP by the Beatles with meticulous attention to detail and world-class musicianship. This concert experience captures the spirit, nuance, and experimentation that made the 1968 release a landmark in music history. Hear ... |
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MIMkids Classes September 1 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $12 per class; $40 for 4 |
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MIMkids Classes September 2 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $12 per class; $40 for 4 
Soul, R&B, and Funk September 2 | 7:00 p.m. $49.50–$59.50 As one of the finest vocalists and greatest song interpreters in the United States, Bettye LaVette can take any type of song and make it her own. Though her discography spans more than six decades, it was only in the 21st century that LaVette started to gain widespread recognition, earning seven Grammy nominations between 2007 ... |
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MIMkids Classes September 3 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $12 per class; $40 for 4 |
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Culinary Events September 4 | 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. $150.00 per person 
Country September 4 | 7:30 p.m. $64.50–$80.50 For more than 50 years, Asleep at the Wheel front man Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music, introducing its irresistible sound to generations. Along the way, the band has released more than 40 albums, racked up eight Grammys, and traveled millions of miles on the road. Since the band’s beginning in 1970, more than 100 musicians ... |
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Signature Events September 5 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Included with paid museum admission; free for members Immerse yourself in the beauty of Japan through dynamic cultural performances, interactive workshops, and curator talks!
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MIMkids Classes September 5 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $12 per class; $40 for 4 
Pop September 5 | 6:00 p.m. $44.50–$54.50 Haley Reinhart has one of those timeless voices that outlasts eras—one that would have felt as at home in the 1960s as it does in the TikTok age. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts—including the Beatles, Janis Joplin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sly and the Family Stone—and she ... |
Every Monday & Friday | 2 p.m.
Every Saturday & Sunday | 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Drop in for a 30–45-minute guided journey through the Geographic Galleries and get an inspiring introduction to MIM’s global collection. Tours meet in front of Guest Service.
Subject to guide availability.
Daily | Noon & 3 p.m.
Hear lively tunes played by the largest instrument in MIM’s collection, the Decap Orchestrion, in this fun and fascinating live demonstration.
