As November arrives, the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles opens its doors to an exciting array of live events and exhibits celebrating music’s most influential artists.
This month’s programming spans a mix of genres and features an impressive lineup, including intimate performances and conversations with artists like Soul Asylum, Grace VanderWaal, and rising talent Grace Bowers. Visitors can also explore a tribute to the legendary Luther Vandross, alongside new exhibits from renowned rock photographer Jay Blakesberg.
Whether you’re drawn to rock, pop, or the timeless elegance of soul, Nov.’s events offer fans a window into the creative journeys of music’s celebrated voices. Join the GRAMMY Museum in Downtown L.A. to experience unforgettable moments that connect fans directly with the artistry that shapes today’s music scene.
On The Red Carpet
Ongoing from Nov. 4, 2024
L.A.
"Who are you wearing tonight?" It's the question GRAMMY nominees can count on as they step onto Music’s Biggest Night — and On The Red Carpet delivers an exclusive look at those jaw-dropping fashion moments.
This display showcases unforgettable ensembles worn by icons like Shania Twain and Lizzo at the GRAMMYs and Latin GRAMMYs, where the red carpet has become a high-stakes runway for bold, original style statements. Each outfit on display captures the essence of this electrifying event, where designers pull out all the stops to create head-turning looks as unforgettable as the night’s epic performances and awards.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays
Nov. 9, 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.
RetroBlakesberg: The Music Never Stopped
Nov. 8, 2024 until June 15, 2025
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is proud to launch an exciting new exhibit, RetroBlakesberg: The Music Never Stopped, showcasing iconic rock photographer Jay Blakesberg’s captivating film work. The exhibit spans three decades of music history, featuring 150 vivid photographs, from rare portraits of artists like Björk and Snoop Dogg to immersive captures of the Grateful Dead’s psychedelic scene.
Blakesberg’s "blue" portraits, an innovative collection of images using unconventional film techniques, spotlight musicians like Green Day and Joni Mitchell. Curated by Blakesberg and his daughter Ricki, this exhibit offers an unparalleled visual journey through the artists and movements that have defined music culture.
Family Free Day Celebrating Latin GRAMMYs’ 25th Sponsored by Intocable
Nov. 9, 2024 from 10a.m. to 6 p.m.
L.A.
Admission to the GRAMMY Museum will be free thanks to the generous support of INTOCABLE, the Latin music pioneers and Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY-winning band.
The day will celebrate Latin music and culture through educational and community-based events. In addition to free admission to the museum all day, the first 300 attendees on-site will receive a free taco lunch on the Ray Charles Terrace and parking vouchers (for the L.A. Live East Garage only). The celebration will open with the Mariachi Tierra Mia band, followed by a panel on diversity in Latin music at the Clive Davis Theater. After lunch, Leslie Ferreira from 3rd Street Dance Studio will teach a salsa lesson on the Ray Charles Terrace, and the day will conclude with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band.
While visiting the museum, check out the Intocable artifacts on display for our current exhibit, LATIN GRAMMYs 25 – A Legacy Of Musical Excellence. This event will kick off the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs airing later that week on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Read more: 2024 Latin GRAMMYs: See The Full Nominations List
The Drop: Soul Asylum
Nov. 12, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating the release of their album, Slowly But Shirley. Matt Pinfield will moderate the discussion about their creative process, with a performance to follow.
Soul Asylum’s early indie success paved the way for their major-label debut in 1988 with Hang Time and its follow-up, And the Horse They Rode In On (1990). Their breakthrough came in 1992 via the triple-platinum Grave Dancers Union, featuring the GRAMMY-winning hit "Runaway Train" and "Black Gold." The group released Let Your Dim Light Shine in 1995, which included the hit "Misery."
After 1998's Candy from a Stranger, the band returned with The Silver Lining (2006), Delayed Reaction (2012), and Change of Fortune (2016). Their 2020 album Hurry Up and Wait marked their highest Billboard Chart position since 1995, coinciding with Pirner’s release of Loud Fast Words, a book of his lyrics and reflections on Soul Asylum's journey.
Spotlight: Grace Bowers
Nov. 13, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Grace Bowers to the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating her debut album, Wine on Venus. The event includes a discussion about her creative process and rising career, with a performance to follow.
Grace Bowers is an 18-year-old, award-winning guitarist and songwriter rapidly gaining fame with her debut album produced by John Osborne (Brothers Osborne). The album received praise from Forbes as "an infectious, joyous party," and Rolling Stone named Bowers "Nashville’s new guitar hero."
Inspired by blues legends and soulful funk, Bowers began in dive bars and rose to viral fame during the pandemic. She has since debuted on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and toured with acts like Gary Clark Jr. and the Allman Betts Family Revival. This fall, she will perform with The Roots for Why Hunger and join Bob Weir in Mexico for Dead Ahead Fest, with additional festival appearances at Bourbon & Beyond and Bottlerock.
2024 Chart Toppers: Today’s Hitmaking Songwriters/Producers
Nov. 18, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
L.A.
In association with the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to present 2024 Chart Toppers: Today’s Hitmaking Songwriters/Producers, the latest in a continuing series of special Songwriters Hall of Fame events celebrating acclaimed hitmakers behind some of the most impacting songs on the charts.
Held in the museum’s Clive Davis Theater, the program will feature an illustrious panel discussion with GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning songwriters, who will share insight into their craft and career, as well as behind-the-scenes stories. Among the panelists are Dan Nigro (Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo, Sky Ferreira) and Theron Thomas (Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, Saweetie and Doja Cat).
Proceeds from this event go to the educational initiatives of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and GRAMMY Museum.
Spotlight: Grace VanderWaal
Nov. 19, 2024 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Grace VanderWaal to the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing her latest music, rising career, and more, with a performance to follow.
Grace VanderWaal entered a new era with a distinct voice in today’s pop landscape. Her first two song releases arrived just ahead of her role in Francis Ford Coppola’s star-studded film Megalopolis, which premiered on Sept. 27. In the months leading up to the premiere, she dedicated time to her upcoming album, influenced by indie favorites like Lorde’s Melodrama, Girl in Red, and Suki Waterhouse. Originally rising to fame at age 12 after winning "America’s Got Talent" as a quirky singer/songwriter, VanderWaal, now 20, has redefined her image, emerging as a mature artist with a unique perspective.
Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance
Nov. 20, 2024 until June 15, 2025
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum will celebrate the legendary career of Luther Vandross with a new exhibit, Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance, opening on Nov. 20, 2024, in partnership with Primary Wave Music and the Luther Vandross Estate. Vandross, an eight-time GRAMMY winner, captivated audiences as a revered songwriter, arranger, producer, performer, and one of the most gifted vocalists in music history.
Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance offers an intimate glimpse into Vandross' creative process, showcasing his ornate stage wardrobe, exclusive performance footage from his popular tours, and a never-before-heard recording of him in the studio. The exhibit opens with an exclusive screening of the feature documentary Luther: Never Too Much directed by award-winning director Dawn Porter.
Read more: GRAMMY Museum To Celebrate Luther Vandross' Legacy With 'Artistry And Elegance' Exhibit