LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA — The heart of Cajun and Creole music will beat stronger than ever this fall as Festivals Acadiens et Créoles returns October 10–12, 2025 to Girard Park for its 50th anniversary. The milestone celebration will open with a performance by Louisiana music legend Zachary Richard, a figure deeply tied to the festival’s origins….
LONDON, UK — The EFG London Jazz Festival has unveiled a wave of new artists for its November 14–23, 2025 program, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most adventurous and globally connected events on the international jazz calendar. Global Music Weekend With Aga Khan Music Programme A highlight of the announcements is the Global…
SAN FRANCISCO — One of the Bay Area’s most unique music traditions is back as the San Francisco Botanical Garden hosts the 10th annual Flower Piano festival from September 12–21, 2025. For 10 days, the garden’s lush pathways will be lined with pianos, creating pop-up concert halls in the middle of nature. Music in Bloom…
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — The 2026 Coors Light Birds Nest concert series at the WM Phoenix Open is kicking off with one of country music’s fastest-rising stars. Zach Top will headline Night 1 of the four-night series on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, joined by special guest Ernest. This marks Top’s first-ever performance at the Birds Nest,…
VERBIER, SWITZERLAND — In one of the most innovative performances of the summer, pianist and composer Nicolas Namoradze took the stage at the Verbier Festival not only to play works by Bach, Debussy, Scriabin, and Ravel, but also to reveal what was happening inside his brain — in real time. Music Meets Neuroscience The concert,…
CHICAGO — Classical music lovers are in for an intimate summer evening as the Merida Trio takes the stage for Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral on Tuesday, August 5 at 5:45 p.m. Presented by Classical Music Chicago, the program will feature piano trios by Franz Schubert, Amy Beach, and Arno Babadjanian. The Merida…
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA — The Staunton Music Festival, hailed as one of the most distinctive classical music events in the Mid-Atlantic, is returning August 15–24 with an ambitious lineup of 90 musicians, 30 events, and a blend of historic authenticity and cutting-edge programming. Known for its commitment to both preserving the past and showcasing the present,…
HARPERS FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA — The sounds of jazz will once again echo through Harpers Ferry as the community gathers to honor Don Redman, known as “The Little Giant of Jazz”, with a special free concert on Friday, August 8 at 7 p.m. Set against the historic backdrop of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, the…
DENVER — The open-air charm of downtown Denver is getting a major upgrade this summer as the Civic Center Park Concert Series returns with four genre-bending nights of music, dancing, and celebration. Hosted at The Greek Theater inside Civic Center Park, the series kicks off August 6 and runs through September 13 — bringing world-renowned…
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — Country music fans and NASCAR lovers will come together on August 31st for a thrilling fusion of horsepower and heartstrings as Kip Moore headlines the final concert in the 2025 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Darlington Raceway. The performance will serve as the official pre-race concert before the green flag…