Join Austin Music Presents for an intimate evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter Pat Byrne at The Rosette.

With just 85 seats and a complimentary open bar all night, this is a rare up-close listening-room experience — an intimate, fully seated evening of live music in one of Austin's most intimate rooms.

Al McCree Entertainment Presents: Ariella & Nicolaas - A Love Story

Together, their music tells a story—sometimes loud and bold, other times intimate and vulnerable. Their seamless interaction speaks to years of shared experiences and mutual respect, creating a dynamic that captivates audiences.

Set in Texas, a land of haunted histories and increasingly restrictive laws, Beneath the Bluebonnets emerges from the raw intersection of terror and endurance. Written by twelve Texas women writers, this collection is urgent, unflinching, and deeply haunting—stories that refuse to look away.

From the certifiably insane new filmmaker Daniel Schlomer comes an action comedy movie event that was made right outside your door. Join us for the Hyde Park Premiere of GIVE ME BACK MY BICYCLE! Filmed on location in Hyde Park and across Austin, GIVE ME BACK MY BICYCLE! follows an obsessed medical student on a desperate quest to find his stolen bicycle. Featuring scooter chases and dangerous bicycle thieves, the stakes are sky high .

We are excited to have  Flamenco dancer Melissa Cruz at the Rosette! Melissa mesmerizes her audiences with her profound expression and rhythmic precision. Originally from New Orleans, she is based in the Bay Area performing throughout California and the United States.

The rest of the cast is dancers Rocio Terremonto and Drea La Flamenca. One of the highlights of the Flamenco night with guitarist Jose Manuel Tejeda and singer Celia Corrales.

Comprised of saxophonist Will Pyle and percussionist Luciano Medina, Nixta presents a duo program showcasing styles and instruments from folk, non-western, classical, and contemporary traditions, including the World Premiere of Sledge by Austin-based composer Max Franko. Just as the Aztecs and Mayans invented nixtamilization to enhance the flavor and aroma of maize, Nixta combines their curious and thoughtful spirits to enhance and create an intimate concert-going experience.

Films for the Forest is an annual juried short film collection that uses the power of creative storytelling to convene, empower, and activate global audiences to take action on behalf of the world's forests. The theme for the 2025/2026 competition is: "More Than Trees." In 2025/2026, we challenged filmmakers worldwide to take us deep into their stories and help everyone experience forests beyond the trees. They exist in continuous synergy with the ecosystems around them. Join us in experiencing the thoughtful and exhilarating short films which take us to the heart of the forests and why we should care for them.

Join Amorsima Trio for an evening of adventurous new music, featuring the world premiere of How Are You? for string trio, video, and electronics by Austin-based composer Stephan Arce-Penedo. This multimedia work pays homage to Austin throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, combining historic video footage and audio interspersed with sounds of the string trio.

“If (you) haven’t seen Fred improvise solo, (you) must. Just to see him live, it has to be done. It’s one of the wonders of the world.” — Marc Ribot Austin concert/arts event production and promotion organization NOTHING IS SACRED presents legendary guitarist FRED FRITH.

John Pointer’s Performance Lab is a chance to see his work from two angles in one day. FREE WORKSHOP 3:30–5:00pm.

TICKETED CONCERT 8:00–9:30pm. On stage, John puts it all together. The result is a playful, surprising, and at times deeply physical performance. Audience reactions have ranged from “the sound of boundaries disappearing” to “some kind of musical prism.” Come to either or both.

Join us for a rare performance from the winner of the 2025 Austin Music Award for Best Folk. Known for making “jaws drop and eyes water with her luminous vocal presence and impressive range” (KUTX), Ivey’s storytelling is rooted in resilience and wild-hearted hope. This intimate evening of folk-country magic will leave no soul untouched. This is your chance to witness Erin Ivey’s singular voice live and be carried by songs that stay with you long after the night ends.

To celebrate Executive Director Matt Hinsley’s 30 years at ACG, journalist and longtime friend Robert Faires joins him onstage for a deep dive into the moments, mentors, and sparks that shaped ACG—and the community it serves. Expect stories, intimate perspectives, and musical moments from across three decades.

SHOW CANCELLED

Hood Orchestra returns to SXSW with the second annual installment of Let Them Cook, a celebration of artistry, freedom, and genre-less expression. This intimate showcase features two incredible musicians—Michael Prince and Nichole Thompson—as they take the stage to fully explore their sound, creativity, and storytelling. Designed for close listening and deep connection, Let Them Cook Vol. 2 invites audiences into an up-close musical experience where innovation meets soul, and musicians are given the space to do exactly what they do best: cook.

SaulPaul is a GRAMMY-nominated, Award Winning “Musician with a Message.” Blending hip hop, folk, his classical acoustic guitar, and a loop pedal, he delivers an unforgettable live experience filled with energy, improvisation, and storytelling. Having performed at the Kennedy Center and featured on America’s Got Talent, SaulPaul brings audiences a one-of-a-kind show that often includes special guests and surprise moments. 

ACG’s dear friend Matt Denman and the Oklahoma City University Guitar Ensemble is coming to Austin for a performance at The Rosette!  

Join us for an exciting concert with a special performance of Concerto in Si by Roland Dyens, new arrangements of Schoenberg canons, one of Denman's new compositions, and more!  

The OCU ensemble features Austin Keller, Ryan May, Luis Ibarra, Joycie Johnson, Chris Unzicker, Brandon Brown, Andrei Lopez, Damian Goggans, Blake Bricker with Matthew Denman conducting.

We are ecstatic to present the Guy Forsyth Trio at The Rosette as part of our ATX Music Series. Founder of iconic Austin sonic experiences like Asylum Street Spankers and (now) The Hot Nut Riveters, Forsyth has played around the world, made over 20 records, won many awards, and helped define Austin music. He's a one-of-a-kind Austin original. He not only writes and sings his own songs, but he enjoys telling the stories behind their inspiration. He is a modern American Songster. Not one song is the same, but they share the same care and craftsmanship. No matter the tune, no matter the rhythm, Forsyth’s music will bring a smile and make the body move.

Support the Songbird Rising 2026 Japan Performance Tour! Join us for a benefit concert featuring our talented faculty as we raise funds for our upcoming student performance tour of Japan. Alongside an exciting program of music, we are hosting a silent auction filled with luxury gifts, local experiences, and an international travel package.

Trio Los Vigilantes is an Austin-based Latin vocal trio known for intimate, emotionally resonant performances rooted in the bolero tradition. They are the only Bolero Trio on the Texas Touring Roster, have performed together for more than 25 years, and have been featured at the Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba. For this Valentine’s evening, the trio will be joined by a string quartet, expanding their sound while preserving the close, listening-room experience The Rosette is known for.

The play! series concludes with two rising stars in the classical guitar world! Brazilian guitarist Natan Bastos opens the evening with his passionate artistry, followed by Mexican guitarist Alberto Daniel Quintanilla, winner of more than 50 national and international guitar competitions.

Join us today for the artists of tomorrow!

After twenty-five years, Rick & Mark Del Castillo, known for their nylon guitar prowess with their 6-piece award winning band Del Castillo, are switching things up a bit and have decided to strip down their sound and venture into the world of duo guitars. Performing more intimate versions of their classic songs along with lesser-known cover tunes, they bring a night of passionate and fiery guitars. A must see for guitar enthusiasts. 

TWO SHOWS!

Sunday, January 31st at 4:30 pm and 8 pm

circularity is a multidisciplinary premiere that explores the perennial question: What does it mean to be human in this moment of our collective unfolding?

Through poetry, vocal harmony, and original composition, poet Jennifer Bloom, composer Justice Phillips, and VAMP will invite you into an experience of reflection, resonance, and shared inquiry. The performance weaves Bloom’s poems into a textured musical landscape shaped by Phillips’ evocative compositions and brought to life by VAMP’s radiant, layered voices.

The sextet continues to fearlessly explore the possibilities that emerge from the collaboration of musicians with diverse musical backgrounds.  Members of the Sextet are:  Alex Coke (flutes/tenor sax), Carl Michel (guitar), Elaine Barber (concert harp), Bob Hoffnar (pedal steel), Carolyn Trowbridge (vibes) and Dana Wygmans ((upright bass). The Sextet continues its sonically engaging song craft, weaving together the compositions and contributions of its members.

CANCELED: Due to inclement weather this weekend we unfortunately must cancel this event.