Concerts
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Concerts Calendar
Events
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August 8 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Electronic Music
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesSignature EventsIncluded 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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August 8 | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.MIMkids Junior Museum Guides
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesGrades 6–12
Family & Kids$40 per session (four classes)
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August 8 | 7:30 p.m.Sandra Bassett’s Motown Experience
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesSoul, R&B, and Funk$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 the timeless hits of icons such as Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and the Temptations. Sandra Bassett’s Motown Experience is a carefully curated journey through Motown’s ...
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August 9 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Electronic Music
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesSignature EventsIncluded 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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August 9 | 7:00 p.m.
Dengue Fever
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesRock$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 the band its name. That trip also introduced Holtzman to the sound of ’60s-era Cambodian rock, which still dominated radios and jukeboxes around the country. ...
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August 10 | 7:00 p.m.Exclusive First Look at the Fall 2026 Concert Series
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesMembers OnlyExclusive 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 coming to MIM! Cash bar available. The Museum Store will be open to shop and enjoy your 10% member discount. Every purchase supports MIM and ...
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August 11 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.MIMkids Mini Music Makers
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesAges 0–5
MIMkids Classes$12 per class; $40 for 4
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August 11 | 7:00 p.m.Shawn Colvin
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesSinger-Songwriter$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 audiences who have been inspired by her artistry. She is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose intimate, emotionally rich songs and storytelling have resonated for decades and ...
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August 12 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
MIMkids Mini Music Makers
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesAges 0–5
MIMkids Classes$12 per class; $40 for 4
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August 12 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Memory Care and Music Series
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August 12 | 7:00 p.m.Eric Ramsey, Hans Olson, and Chuck Hall
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesBlues in the Round
Blues$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 the human condition—at times sensitive, at times humorous, and always thought-provoking. His arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles, from delicate fingerpicking to raucous, ...
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August 13 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
MIMkids Mini Music Makers
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesAges 0–5
MIMkids Classes$12 per class; $40 for 4
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August 13 | 5:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Fall 2026 Concert Series Premiere
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesMembers OnlyExclusive 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 for purchase in person at MIM, online through your member portal, or by calling 480.478.6000 at the following times: $2,500+ 5:15 p.m. Ticket sales start: ...
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August 14 | 7:30 p.m.
New York Voices
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesThe Grand Finale
Jazz$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 1987, the Grammy-winning quartet—Kim Nazarian, Darmon Meader, Lauren Kinhan, and Peter Eldridge—has enchanted audiences worldwide, collaborating with jazz legends such as the Count Basie Orchestra, Paquito D’Rivera, and ...
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August 15 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
MIMkids Mini Music Makers
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesAges 0–5
MIMkids Classes$12 per class; $40 for 4
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August 15 | 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
MIMkids Junior Museum Guides
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesGrades 6–12
Family & Kids$40 per session (four classes)
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August 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Steve Cole
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesJazz$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 Chicagoan Brian Culbertson. The album scored multiple hit singles and earned Cole the Oasis Smooth Jazz Award for Best New Artist. In addition to his ...
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August 16 | 7:00 p.m.Albert Castiglia
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesBlues$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 touring, fearless guitar work, and a deep respect for the tradition that fuels his modern edge. Castiglia apprenticed under legendary blues musician Junior Wells, and ...
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August 17 | 7:00 p.m.
Django Festival Allstars
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesJazz$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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August 18 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
MIMkids Mini Music Makers
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesAges 0–5
MIMkids Classes$12 per class; $40 for 4