This October, the GRAMMY Museum celebrates advocates, legends, and rising stars across genres.
From mgk’s Lost Americana rooftop debut to a discussion with Billy Idol and Steve Stevens about their collaborative album Dream Into It, programming spans punk nostalgia, boundary-pushing K-pop, indie rock, and fresh voices redefining pop. Fans can attend exclusive evenings featuring intimate performances, album spotlights, and candid conversations with influential artists — including Good Charlotte, Addison Rae, Leon Thomas, Lucy Dacus, Mt. Joy, and HAIM.
Whether you’re reliving legendary anthems or discovering the next wave of breakout talent, the GRAMMY Museum’s October lineup promises unforgettable nights for every kind of music lover.
The Drop: mgk
Oct. 1, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum welcomes GRAMMY-nominated artist mgk to the Museum for an evening celebrating his latest album release, Lost Americana.
Mgk is a multi-platinum recording artist who has become a force in music, entertainment, film, and fashion. The Cleveland native broke genre barriers with his 2020 rock/pop-punk album Tickets to My Downfall, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and produced platinum singles "bloody valentine" and "my ex’s best friend."
He followed with mainstream sellout, another Billboard 200 No. 1 that earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Rock Album and supported a sold-out world tour, including a record-breaking 50,000-seat hometown show at Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Stadium. Released Aug. 8, Lost Americana, marks his seventh Top 10 release and his third consecutive No. 1 on the rock and alternative charts.
Celebrating the Music of KPop Demon Hunters
Oct. 2, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is pleased to spotlight the chart-topping music of KPop Demon Hunters and welcome the team behind the soundtrack — GRAMMY-nominated producer Ian Eisendrath (Music Supervisor, Record Producer), EJAE (Artist/Writer), Dana Sano (Soundtrack Album Producer, Executive Music Consultant), and Spring Aspers (Soundtrack Album Producer, President, Music at Sony Pictures) — to the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for a special discussion about their creative process. The conversation will be moderated by Variety’s Thania Garcia.
A Netflix film from Sony Pictures Animation, KPop Demon Hunters has become a global phenomenon — the soundtrack debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has already surpassed 3 billion streams worldwide. Its breakout single "Golden" has spent five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X the first fictional act to top the chart since Encanto, and the first female group to do so since Destiny’s Child in 2001. Acclaimed by critics and fans alike, the film is now Netflix’s most popular film of all time.
A New York Evening with Mt. Joy
Oct. 2, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Mt. Joy to the Loreto Theater at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in New York City for a special evening celebrating their latest album Hope We Have Fun.
Since forming in 2016, Mt. Joy — comprised of Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Jackie Miclau, Sotiris Eliopoulos, and Michael Byrnes — has risen from indie upstarts to arena headliners. With more than one billion global streams, multiple Top 5 AAA radio hits ("Silver Lining," "Lemon Tree," "Highway Queen"), and sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks, and beyond, the Philadelphia-born band has built a reputation for soulful, roots-driven songwriting and unforgettable live performances.
Mt. Joy released their fourth album, Hope We Have Fun, in May 2025, an effort that explores both the excitement and difficulties of life on tour. The record ranges from the upbeat single "She Wants to Go Dancing" to the reflective "More More More." The band is now launching its largest North American tour to date and is slated to perform at major festivals including Governor’s Ball, Bonnaroo, and Newport Folk Festival.
An Evening With Good Charlotte
Oct. 03, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Good Charlotte for an evening celebrating their latest album Motel Du Cap. The program — moderated by Apple Music’s Travis Mills — will feature a discussion about their creative process and career, followed by a special performance.
For nearly three decades, brothers Joel Madden (vocals) and Benji Madden (guitar) have led Good Charlotte as genre-bending, multi-platinum rock superstars. From their humble beginnings in Waldorf, Maryland, to global success with hits like "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" and "The Anthem," the band has sold more than 11 million albums worldwide and earned over 2.3 billion streams to date. The Maddens’ creative reach has expanded into collaborations with artists including 5 Seconds of Summer, Pharrell Williams, Bishop Briggs, and All Time Low.
A New York Evening With Addison Rae
Oct. 4, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Addison Rae to National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY, for a special evening celebrating her debut album Addison.
Released in June to critical acclaim, Allison was hailed by Forbes as pop music’s "newest it girl." Singles like "Diet Pepsi" — her Billboard Hot 100 debut — "Aquamarine," "High Fashion," "Headphones On," and "Fame is a Gun" have showcased her rise as one of pop’s most recognizable new voices.
Beyond music, Addison has made her mark on film, starring in films such as He’s All That and Thanksgiving, and joining the upcoming Animal Friends opposite Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, and Aubrey Plaza. With over 88 million TikTok followers and more than 34 million on Instagram, Addison Rae continues to redefine what it means to be a multi-platform star stepping confidently into her next chapter as a musician.
Spotlight: Leon Thomas
Oct. 6, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is honored to welcome hit-making artist, songwriter, and producer Leon Thomas to the Museum for an evening celebrating his latest album, MUTT.
The GRAMMY-winning Brooklyn native has quickly become one of R&B’s most compelling voices. His 2023 debut Electric Dusk featured collaborations with Victoria Monét, Benny the Butcher, and Ty Dolla $ign, while his sophomore album MUTT was lauded as Billboard’s No. 1 R&B Album of 2024. That release produced the platinum-certified title track, which topped Hot R&B Songs and broke into the Hot 100’s Top 20. This May, Thomas released MUTT Deluxe: HEEL, featuring Kehlani, Big Sean, and Halle.
Thomas has since been recognized as Billboard’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, MTV PUSH’s Artist of the Month, and the 2025 BET Awards’ Best New Artist. Beyond music, he’s appeared on Victorious and Insecure. The Recording Academy recently named Thomas the Artist Ambassador for Music Advocacy Day 2025.
An Evening with John Fogerty
Oct. 7, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome John Fogerty to the Ray Charles Terrace for an evening celebrating his new album Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years.
A GRAMMY winner with multiple inductions into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, Fogerty has shaped American music for more than five decades. From his groundbreaking work with Creedence Clearwater Revival — which produced classics such as "Proud Mary," "Fortunate Son" and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" — to his solo career, Fogerty's unique sound fuses rock, blues, country, and R&B with impeccable catchiness. His career achievements include eight GRAMMY nominations, a win for Blue Moon Swamp, and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his anthem "Centerfield."
This milestone year, which also marks his 80th birthday, brings the release of Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, featuring newly re-recorded renditions of 20 of his most beloved songs. Inspiration for the project began in 2023, when Fogerty reclaimed ownership of his publishing after decades of legal battles. "I’m 80 years old," he said. "I’m giving myself a gift with this album—and I’m giving my fans a gift at the same time."
Spotlight: Lucy Dacus
Oct. 8, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum welcomes GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter, guitarist, and producer Lucy Dacus for an evening celebrating her latest album Forever Is a Feeling. Dacus first emerged from Richmond, Virginia, with her debut No Burden (2016), and quickly gained acclaim with Historian (2018) and Home Video (2021), which reflected on childhood and adolescence with her signature storytelling style.
Beyond her solo work, she teamed up with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker to form boygenius, whose 2023 album the record won three GRAMMY Awards and cemented the trio as a defining voice of the era. With Forever Is a Feeling (2025), her major-label solo debut, Dacus turns her attention to the complexities of love, desire, and romance on a grand scale. The album is both an intimate reflection and a sweeping attempt to capture the elusive, fleeting feeling of "forever," underscoring why she remains one of today’s most fearless and compelling artists.
An Evening With Billy Idol & Steve Stevens
Oct. 9, 2025 from 7:30 p.m to 9 p.m.
L.A.
Billy Idol and his longtime collaborator, guitarist and co-songwriter Steve Stevens will visit the Museum for an evening celebrating their new album Dream Into It. The program will include a conversation about their creative process and a live acoustic performance.
Billy Idol has remained one of rock’s most recognizable voices for more than four decades — first as the frontman of Generation X in the late ’70s, then as a solo artist with guitarist Steve Stevens in 1982. Blending punk attitude with rock ’n’ roll swagger, Idol helped define an era, while his partnership with Stevens has become one of music’s most enduring collaborations. Dream Into It continues that evolution and has earned praise from fans and critics alike as proof that Idol’s legacy is still unfolding.
A New York Evening With Royel Otis
Oct.9, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C
The GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series continues with indie rock duo Royel Otis, who will appear at the Loreto Theater at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture to discuss their new album, hickey.
Formed in 2019 in Sydney, Australia, Royel Otis — comprised of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic — have quickly become one of indie rock’s breakout acts for their sharp mix of melody, humor, and undeniable chemistry. Their debut EPs introduced a playful, hook-driven sound that earned global attention, while their 2024 debut album PRATTS & PAIN cemented their reputation with standout tracks like "Fried Rice" and "Foam." That same year, their viral Triple J Like A Version cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s "Murder on the Dancefloor" became a cultural phenomenon, climbing multiple Billboard charts, and landing at No. 2 on Triple J’s Hottest 100.
The band has since achieved over 220 million global streams with their cover of the Cranberries’ "Linger," played more than 100 sold-out shows worldwide, and swept the 2024 ARIA Awards with four wins, including Best Rock Album and Best Group.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays
Oct. 11, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
L.A.
Sensory Friendly Saturday takes place on the second Saturday of every month, offering families the chance to explore the Museum in a calmer environment. During these special hours, from 9 to 11 a.m., sound levels are lowered, lighting is softened, and crowds are reduced to create a more comfortable experience. Tickets can be purchased in advance online for the selected Saturday or at the Museum upon arrival.
An Evening With HAIM
Oct. 13, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome HAIM to the Museum for a special evening celebrating their latest album I Quit. Formed in Los Angeles, HAIM — sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana — HAIM's 2020 album Women in Music Pt. III earned a GRAMMY nomination for Album Of The Year and cemented their reputation for blending rock, pop, and R&B influences with electrifying live performances.
Released in May 2025, I Quit is the trio’s fourth album and their most unrestrained work to date. Co-produced by Danielle Haim and longtime collaborator Rostam Batmanglij, the record explores themes of reinvention and resilience, capturing both the band’s explosive live energy and inventive studio experimentation. HAIM are currently on a North American headlining tour, with UK dates to follow in October.
Celebrating the Music of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Oct. 15, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
To mark the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the GRAMMY Museum will host a special evening in the Clive Davis Theater. First released in 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show became the longest-running film in theatrical distribution and a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its groundbreaking soundtrack and enduring influence on music and pop culture.
This anniversary program brings together key figures behind its creation and legacy, including producer Lou Adler, Creative Director David Gorman, legendary actor Tim Curry, and multi-GRAMMY-winning composer David Foster in a conversation moderated by Fat Mike about the music behind the cult classic, followed by an audience Q&A.
The Drop: Braxton Cook
Oct.16, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
In celebration of his new album Not Everyone Can Go, the GRAMMY Museum will host an evening with Braxton Cook featuring a discussion of his career and creative process, followed by a performance.
Braxton Cook is one of today’s most versatile musicians, known for defying genre and collaborating with artists including Taylor Swift, Jon Batiste, Giveon, and Masego. He has toured the world multiple times — making his Blue Note Tokyo debut in 2024 — earned an Emmy Award and NAACP Image Award nomination, and appeared six times on NPR’s famed Tiny Desk Concert series.
As Cook noted, Not Everyone Can Go is "a reminder to myself and others to take stock in what it is you have and be grateful for the breath in your lungs. It's like, Man, I'm alive. I got up today. I have two beautiful kids. And, it's going to be alright."
Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers
Oct.20, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum celebrates Tom Petty’s 75th birthday with a special screening of the award-winning documentary Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers. The program will also feature a conversation with director Mary Wharton, Benmont Tench, George Drakoulias, Adria Petty, and Jim Scott, moderated by SiriusXM’s Mark Felsot.
Drawing from a trove of never-before-seen 16mm film discovered in Tom Petty’s archive in 2020, the documentary explores the making of Petty’s 1994 masterpiece Wildflowers, his first collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Blending archival footage with new interviews, the 89-minute film captures both the creative process and the personal transitions that shaped the record.
Since premiering at SXSW in 2021, it has earned multiple awards and critical acclaim as an intimate, unvarnished portrait of one of rock’s most enduring artists.
Reel to Reel: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Oct. 21, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum presents a special screening of the documentary Janis Ian: Breaking Silence, followed by an intimate conversation with 10-time GRAMMY nominee Janis Ian and Emmy-winning director Varda Bar-Kar.
A fearless singer/songwriter since her teenage years, Ian has built a groundbreaking career that spans more than six decades, earning GRAMMY wins for "At Seventeen" and her spoken word autobiography Society’s Child. With nominations across eight different Categories, she remains one of the most versatile artists of her generation. Her latest nomination for The Light at the End of the Line in 2023 brought her career full circle, underscoring her enduring impact.
Directed by Varda Bar-Kar, Janis Ian: Breaking Silence explores Ian’s life, songwriting, and legacy as an artist who gave voice to social issues long before it was commonplace. The film, which made its broadcast premiere on PBS’ "American Masters" in June 2025, features appearances from Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Lily Tomlin, Jean Smart, Laurie Metcalf, and more.