This July, the GRAMMY Museum shines a spotlight on boundary-breaking artists and the powerful stories behind their music.
From 5 Seconds of Summer's Michael Clifford’s solo debut to a celebration of Israel Houghton’s gospel legacy, this month’s programming spans pop, reggaetón, punk, jazz, Americana, and orchestral composition. Fans can attend exclusive events featuring intimate performances, album previews, and conversations with influential artists — including Jade Bird, Mdou Moctar, Melissa Manchester, Damiano David of Måneskin, and El Malilla.
Whether you’re diving into genre-defying debuts or rediscovering legendary catalogs, the GRAMMY Museum’s July lineup offers something for every kind of music lover.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays
July 12, 2025 from 10 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: Ed Sullivan
July 15, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is proud to host a special screening of Sunday Best, the new documentary about Ed Sullivan directed by Sacha Jenkins, in the intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater. After the film, join us for a panel discussion moderated by W. Kamau Bell, featuring Margo Precht Speciale (Producer of Sunday Best and Ed Sullivan’s granddaughter), Otis Williams (founding member of The Temptations), Kerry Gordy (Executive Producer of Sunday Best and music industry executive), and Shelly Berger (longtime manager of The Temptations, The Supremes, and other Motown legends).
Ed Sullivan reigned as TV’s kingmaker, though his most significant legacy is largely unknown: a radical dedication to diversity and representation that would break open the conversation about race in America. Featuring some of the best musical performances in history, this is the definitive story of busting TV’s color barrier.
The Ed Sullivan Show was the most-watched program in America, where Ed Sullivan turned up-and-coming acts like Elvis and The Beatles into cultural phenomenons overnight. But above heralding new stars, his show sent an important, unspoken, radical message of integration — in the midst of Jim Crow-era segregation — that went far beyond entertainment, challenging the nation to do the same. Sunday Best traces the rise and rise of the greatest names in music through the barrier-breaking host that introduced them to the world, featuring some of the rarest, first-ever TV performances from artists like Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, James Brown, The Jackson 5, Nat King Cole, and more. Brimming with edge, energy, and an exuberant soundtrack, Sunday Best sheds new light on one of the most transformative periods in television history and the show that changed the sound of America forever.
The Drop: Michael Clifford
July 16, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Michael Clifford of Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating the release of his debut solo album, sidequest, out on July 25, in a discussion about his career, creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow.
As a founding member of 5 Seconds of Summer, Michael Clifford is ready to reintroduce himself with a monumental solo debut. Sidequest is an ode to human connection — for his dedicated fans and anyone else who needs to hear it.
Sidequest defies categorization – moving from the playful pop-punk and alternative sounds of his youth to forward-looking peppy synths, glimmery electronic rhythms and asymmetrical arrangements. There are no precise reference points, no unimaginative plays for nostalgia here. Michael has created a sound all his own, where working through self-doubt feels like euphoria and soul-bearing revelations are revealed atop power chords.
The Drop: Jade Bird
July 17, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
In association with the Americana Music Foundation, the GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Jade Bird to the Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating her album on the eve of its release, Who Wants To Talk About Love?, with a discussion about her creative process, career, and more. There will be a performance to follow.
Who Wants To Talk About Love?, Jade Bird’s third album, wrestles with the question: are we doomed to repeat our parents’ mistakes? Written in the wake of a painful breakup and shaped by generational patterns, it explores love in all its complexity: addictive, beautiful, destructive. Songs like "Stick Around" and "Wish You Well" delve into her family history and personal heartbreak, revealing how early models of love shaped her own relationships. Returning to her acoustic roots after 2023’s Burn The Hard Drive, Jade crafts raw, confessional Americana with flashes of light, like "Save Your Tears". At its heart, the album is a conversation, sparked by a song she began at the age of 16 and guided by her younger self’s clarity.
An Evening With Melissa Manchester
July 21, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome GRAMMY-winning artist Melissa Manchester to the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing her first-ever concerto, AWAKE!, as well as her career, creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow.
Manchester's five-decade career spans pop hits, Oscar-nominated film themes, and television. In 1980, she made Academy Awards history by performing two nominated songs on the same Oscar telecast and later won a GRAMMY for Best Female Vocalist. Her extensive body of work includes albums like You Gotta Love The Life, The Fellas, and her 50th-anniversary release RE:VIEW. She was recently inducted into the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Hall of Fame and honored with the NARAS Board of Governors Award.
This summer, Manchester presents 50 Threads: An Artist’s Journey, an autobiographical show blending storytelling and music, and debuts her first piano concerto, AWAKE!, a cinematic, five-part orchestral work performed by pianist Jeffrey Biegel and a 40-piece orchestra. Inspired by figures like Lena Horne and Laura Nyro, Manchester’s latest projects reflect a deep, personal evolution of her artistry and legacy.
Spotlight: Mdou Moctar
July 22, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Mdou Moctar to the Museum’s 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing their latest release, Tears of Injustice, their career, creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow.
Mdou Moctar is a man: An incendiary Nigerien guitarist and songwriter. It is also a band. Alongside Moctar, the group consists of rhythm guitarist Ahmoudou Madassane, drummer Souleymane Ibrahim, and American bassist and producer Mikey Coltun. Their most recent record, Tears of Injustice, is the acoustic version of last year’s critically-adored breakout Funeral for Justice – the meditative mirror-image to the blistering original.
Tears of Injustice was born from political upheaval: While Mdou Moctar was touring the U.S. in July 2023, a coup in Niger left the band unable to return home. In response, Moctar, Madassane, and Ibrahim recorded a companion to their electric-driven Funeral for Justice — this time opting for an acoustic, intimate session tracked live in a single room. Where Funeral channels the fury of the Tuareg people through amplified urgency, Tears conveys the same gravity with quiet intensity, offering stripped-down protest music steeped in grief, resilience, and reflection on Niger’s ongoing struggles with poverty, colonialism, and unrest. This summer the band will travel to Japan’s Fuji Rock and will perform throughout the U.S., including stops at Sound and Gravity and Ohana festivals.
Read more: 15 Essential Afrorock Songs: From The Funkees To Mdou Moctar
Spotlight: El Malilla
July 23, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome rising artist El Malilla to the Clive Davis Theater for a discussion about his upcoming music, latest success, creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow.
El Malilla is the breakout voice of reggaetón Mexa, a rising genre that fuses classic perreo with the grit, slang, and soul of Mexico’s barrios. Hailing from Valle de Chalco, he’s become the face of a new wave that’s shifting the center of reggaetón’s gravity.
In 2025, El Malilla made history as the first Mexican reggaetón artist to perform his own set at Coachella, closing out the Sonora stage to a packed, euphoric crowd. His sold-out show at the Roxy in Los Angeles and upcoming performance at Sueños Festival in Chicago mark a rapid expansion of his U.S. footprint. His debut album Ñerostars — a bold, genre-blending project — received acclaimed reviews recognizing him as one of Latin music’s most exciting new voices. With powerful support from women, the LGBTQ+ community, and young fans across the Americas, El Malilla is not just leading a movement — he’s building a new cultural lane for Mexico in global music.
Read more: 7 Artists Bringing Reggaeton Mexa To The World: El Malilla, Bellakath & More
Spotlight: Jessie Reyez
July 28, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Jessie Reyez to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing her upcoming music, creative process, past collaborations, and more, with a special performance to follow.
GRAMMY-nominated and 6x Juno-winning Colombian-Canadian singer/songwriter Jessie Reyez has cemented herself as a trailblazer in pop and R&B with her raw vocals, fearless lyricism, and emotive performances. She first gained attention with her 2016 hit “Figures,” leading to her acclaimed EPs Kiddo (2017) and Being Human in Public (2018), the latter earning a GRAMMY nomination. Her debut album Before Love Came to Kill Us (2020) debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart, and No. 13 on the Billboard 200, and recently achieved RIAA Gold certification, while her sophomore album Yessie (2022) was longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. She has collaborated with Eminem, 6LACK, Calvin Harris, and recently Lil Wayne, Miguel, and Ari Lennox, while also penning hits for Dua Lipa, Sam Smith, Kehlani, and LISA (BLACKPINK).
Spotlight: Damiano David
July 29, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Damiano David to the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing his debut album, Funny Little Fears, his creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow.
Damiano David, the charismatic frontman of GRAMMY-nominated rock band Måneskin, steps into the spotlight with his debut solo album Funny Little Fears, out now. The project launched with "Silverlines," a stirring collaboration with Labrinth, followed by "Born With A Broken Heart," which became the No.1 most-added song at U.S. Top 40 radio in its first week. Both tracks premiered on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", while his song "Voices" debuted on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" With Måneskin, Damiano earned major accolades including a 2023 GRAMMY nod, multiple MTV VMA and EMA wins, and Billboard and iHeartRadio honors. He’ll embark on a global solo tour later this year.
Read More: With 'Funny Little Fears,' Damiano David Shows He's More Than A Rock Star
The Drop: Noah Cyrus
July 30, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome GRAMMY-nominated artist Noah Cyrus to the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening celebrating and discussing her newest album, I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO WITH ME, her creative process, and career with a special performance to follow. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enjoy rooftop views and a cash bar prior to the program.
“For a long time, I couldn’t really trust in my own choices. I had to learn how to make decisions for myself and make that transition into adulthood,” Cyrus, now 25, says. “But I’ve found who I am, I know who I am, and this record shows what I had inside me all this time. This album is me.” Co-produced by Noah with her trusted collaborators Mike Crossey and PJ Harding, I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO WITH ME is an album rooted in Americana, indie folk, and country music. It’s a moody, dynamic listening experience mixing whispered vocals with full-throated declarations of personal independence and commitment to a partner, all tied together by gorgeous organic instrumentation.
An Evening With Israel Houghton
July 31, 2025 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Israel Houghton of Israel & New Breed to the Clive Davis Theater for a discussion about his upcoming music, creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow.
Seven-time GRAMMY-winning artist, worship leader, and songwriter Israel Houghton has been a transformative force in contemporary Christian music for over two decades. As the visionary behind Israel & New Breed, formed in 1995, he’s redefined gospel with a vibrant blend of gospel, jazz, rock, and Latin rhythms. Known for electrifying live performances and genre-bending worship anthems like "Friend of God," "You Are Good," and "Jesus at the Center," the group has earned multiple GRAMMY, Dove, and Stellar Awards.
Houghton’s influence extends beyond music — mentoring artists, producing across genres, and inspiring worshippers worldwide. In 2025, Israel & New Breed will release Coritos Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, a live, Latin-infused worship project that continues their boundary-breaking legacy.