As October rolls in, the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles and New York City is set to host an exciting lineup of live discussions and performances. This month’s programming features a diverse array of artists, including Kacey Musgraves, Khalid, Tems, Samara Joy, and Shelby Lynne, along with icons like Slash and Laurie Anderson.
Whether you're a fan of soulful jazz, indie pop, or rock legends, these events offer an intimate look into the creative processes of some of the industry's most compelling artists. From Travis Barker to Will Smith, the GRAMMY Museum continues to be a hub for music lovers to experience one-of-a-kind performances and discussions with their favorite artists.
Check out the comprehensive list of must-attend GRAMMY Museum public programs for October 2024:
The Drop: Shelby Lynne
Oct. 1, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
Shelby Lynne joins guests at the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing her latest music, her career, and creative process, with a performance to follow.
Inside Deeper Well: An Evening with Kacey Musgraves
Oct. 2, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
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The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome seven-time GRAMMY-winning artist Kacey Musgraves to the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening discussing her latest album, Deeper Well, and her creative process and career, with a performance to follow. The discussion will be moderated by Melena Ryzik. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enjoy rooftop views and a cash bar prior to the program.
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An Evening With Will Smith
Oct. 3, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome 4-time GRAMMY-winning artist Will Smith to the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening discussing his upcoming music, creative process, and legendary career, with a performance to follow. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enjoy the rooftop and a cash bar prior to the program.
An Evening With Slash & Mike Clink
Oct. 4, 2024 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
L.A.
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Slash, the iconic, GRAMMY-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, guitarist, and songwriter will join guests at the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening discussing his latest album Orgy of the Damned, a star-studded, vibrant homage to the blues. GRAMMY Hall of Fame Producer and longtime Slash collaborator Mike Clink will join the conversation to discuss the creative process for the album, and an intimate acoustic performance will follow. Attendees can enjoy rooftop views and a cash bar prior to the program.
A New York Evening With Arooj Aftab
Oct. 4, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
Arooj Aftab joins GRAMMY Museum guests at The Greene Space in NYC to celebrate her latest album, Night Reign. Aftab will detail her creative process and more in discussion with Jem Aswad, with a special performance to follow.
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Spotlight: Jessica Pratt
Oct. 8, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
Jessica Pratt joins guests at the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating her career and discussing her latest album, Here in the Pitch, creative process, and more, with a performance to follow.
A New York Evening With Samara Joy
Oct. 8, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
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The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome three-time GRAMMY-winning artist Samara Joy to The Greene Space in NYC to celebrate her latest album, Portrait, her creative process and more. Joy will be in discussion with the author and music journalist Marcus J. Moore, with a special performance to follow.
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Spotlight: Tems
Oct. 9, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
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Nigeria-based singer/songwriter, and producer Tems will join guests at the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening moderated by Billboard’s Gail Mitchell. Tems will discuss her debut album, Born in the Wild, her career, and creative process. A performance will follow her talk.
Learn more:Tems On How 'Born In The Wild' Represents Her Story Of "Survival" & Embracing Every Part Of Herself
A New York Evening With Ben Platt
Oct. 10, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
Ben Platt joins GRAMMY Museum guests at National Sawdust in Brooklyn to talk about his album Honeymind, his creative process behind the project, his career, and more, with a special performance to follow. Platt is one of the many artists to be featured in the GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series, which includes bringing a slate of the GRAMMY Museum’s renowned GRAMMY In The Schools Education Programs and Public Programs to the East Coast. "A New York Evening With" is generously supported by the Dawn and Brian Hoesterey Family Foundation.
A Conversation With Deryck Whibley of Sum 41
Oct. 10, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 to the Clive Davis Theater for an evening of conversation discussing the stories behind his memoir, Walking Disaster" the creative process behind writing the book, and more with Matt Pinfield. Tickets to this event include admission and a signed copy of the memoir.
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Sensory Friendly Saturdays
Oct. 12, 2024 from 9 to 11 a.m.
L.A.
Experience Sensory Friendly Saturday on the second Saturday of every month. Families can enjoy our space with less crowding, quieter sound levels and lower lighting on the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Guests can purchase tickets when they arrive at the Museum or they can purchase online for the applicable Saturday.
Reel to Reel: Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It
Oct.13, 2024 from 3 to 5 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to host the Los Angeles premiere of Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It in the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater. There will be a post-screening panel discussion featuring Director Paris Barclay, artist Cory Henry and Producers Stephanie Allain and Jeanne Elfant Festa.
Spotlight: Khalid
Oct. 14, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
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Khalid joins guests at the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating his latest release, Sincere, in discussion about his career and creative process, with a performance to follow.
Spotlight: FLETCHER
Oct. 14, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
FLETCHER joins guests at the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating her latest sophomore album, In Search Of The Antidote, her creative process, and more, with a performance to follow.
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A New York Evening With Laurie Anderson
Oct. 16, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
Laurie Anderson joins GRAMMY Museum guests for an intimate conversation moderated by Anderson Cooper about her latest album, Amelia, with a performance to follow, at City Winery in New York City. Anderson is one of the many artists to be featured in the GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series, which includes bringing a slate of the GRAMMY Museum’s renowned GRAMMY In The Schools Education Programs and Public Programs to the East Coast. "A New York Evening With…" is generously supported by the Dawn and Brian Hoesterey Family Foundation.
A Conversation With Travis Barker
Oct. 16, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
Iconic drummer and producer Travis Barker joins guests at the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating and discussing his career, latest music with blink-182 and others and a conversation about creative process, and more.
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The Drop: Pete Yorn
(Moderated By Matt Pinfield)
Oct. 17, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
Pete Yorn joins guests at the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating his career and discussing his latest album, The Hard Way, his creative process, and more, with a performance to follow.
An Evening With Vampire Weekend
Oct. 21, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
Vampire Weekend will be in discussion at the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater to celebrate their latest album, Only God Was Above Us. Band members will also discuss their creative process, tour, and more, with a performance to follow.
A New York Evening With Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Oct. 22, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
In partnership with Americana Music Association, the GRAMMY Museum will host an intimate conversation with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dave Alvin and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Jimmie Dale Gilmore followed by a performance at The Greene Space at WNYC and WQXR in New York City. The conversation will include a discussion moderated by Warren Zane about the making of their new album, TexiCali, their collaboration, creative process, and more.
A New York Evening With Kelsea Ballerini
Oct. 25, 2024 from 8 to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
The GRAMMY Museum and Collective by 92NY will host four-time GRAMMY nominee Kelsea Ballerini for an intimate conversation about her album, Patterns, her creative process, and more, followed by a special performance at The 92nd Street Y: David Geffen Stage at Kaufman Concert Hall.
Kelsea Ballerini is one of the many artists to be featured in the GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series, which includes bringing a slate of the GRAMMY Museum’s renowned GRAMMY In The Schools Education Programs and Public Programs to the East Coast.
Film Screening – A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheater
Oct. 26, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to present a special screening of A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater, followed by a discussion with the film’s directors, legendary Wu-Tang Clan Founder RZA and Gerald K. Barclay (Gee-Bee), and moderated by Raqiyah Mays. The post-screening discussion will also spotlight RZA’s new classical music album, A Ballet Through Mud.
This free program will be hosted by Schyler O’Neal, Senior Manager of Education & Community Engagement at the GRAMMY Museum, and is presented in partnership with the Hip-Hop Education Center.
Reel To Reel: Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus
Oct. 28, 2024 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to host a special screening of Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus and a panel discussion about the legacy of Sakamoto with award-winning musician Flying Lotus and award-winning director Barry Jenkins.
The Drop: Andy Grammer
Oct. 30, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome award-winning artist Andy Grammer to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating his latest album, Monster, with a discussion about his creative process behind the project and a performance.