Upcoming Events
The Reunion: Game Night Event
Join us for two hours of good vibes, friendly competition, and a taste of home 💚 We’re raising funds for season 4 of the podcast and bringing the community to life...literally.
Austin-Lima Sister Cities & Cine Las Americas present the Peruvian film REINAS (QUEENS)
Join us for an exclusive screening of REINAS (QUEENS), the acclaimed Peruvian film, in a special one-night-only event. This screening launches a two-day cultural celebration hosted by Austin-Lima Sister Cities at the Austin Central Library on September 27 and 28, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
ATX Music Series: The Carolyn Trowbridge Quintet
Energy, intricacy, and joy, we can’t wait for this incredible show. A frequent Austin Music Awards-nominee, Carolyn Trowbridge has worked with well-known artists including Grammy contenders Black Pumas, Adrian Quesada, Graham Reynolds, and local favorites Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet, The Azmaris, Hard Proof, and many more. Her quintet members are Andy Beaudoin - drums, Mario Castellanos - bass, Alex Coke - flutes, Jason Frey - soprano saxophone, and Carolyn Trowbridge - vibraphone.
ACG's Live at The Rosette series: Duo Chinoiserie
Our Live at The Rosette series begins with the Austin debut of Duo Chinoiserie, featuring Xia Jing on guzheng (a traditional Chinese zither) and classical guitarist Hu Bin.
ATX Music Series: Oliver Rajamani & Suzanna Choffel
We're so excited for the return of the great Oliver Rajamani to our Rosette stage with Austin star Suzanna Choffel.
Oliver Rajamani performs innovative, soul stirring original music. Rajamani’s unique and personal sound has been woven from the cultural and musical threads of Romani (Gypsy)/folk India and Texas Americana while bringing recognition to the historical Indian origins of the Romani people.
Known for her distinct voice and reggae-inspired guitar technique, Austin native Suzanna Choffel's music has been described as "a unique sound equal parts Beat poetry, smoky soul grooves and indie-pop eccentricity."
ACG Originals presents Thinning of the Veil
Mexican classical guitarist Dieter Hennings Yeomans returns to Austin with a program inspired by the experience of the “thinning of the veil”—that liminal moment in autumn when the boundary between the natural and supernatural becomes palpable.
Joined by storyteller Janice Muniz, this concert is devoted to myth, folklore, and the rich cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos. It features music by ACG Artistic Director Joe Williams, the legendary Mexican composer Manuel María Ponce, and a newly commissioned piece by Austin-based composer Laura Mercado-Wright.
ATX Music Series: The Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet
The Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet is just so good. Their last Rosette show sold out, and we can’t wait to have them back. The virtuoso ensemble is woodwinds (Alex Coke), guitar (Carl Michel), concert harp (Elaine Barber), pedal steel (Bob Hoffnar), upright bass (James Suter) and vibes (Carolyn Trowbridge). Exploring the boundaries of jazz, classical, new music, folk, improvisation and extended techniques, they have two recordings on PlayOn Records, The Emissary (2021) and Emergence (2023). Their newest album, Situation (2025), continues their sonic exploration with arrangements of compositions by Carla Bley, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, Camille Saint-Saëns, Ottotino Respighi plus original compositions by group members Alex Coke, Carl Michel & Bob Hoffnar.
ACG's Live at The Rosette series: Rovshan & losif
Azerbaijani guitarist Rovshan Mamedkuliev is returning to Austin with friend and virtuoso accordionist Iosif Purits for a breathtaking collaboration: together, they will reimagine J. S. Bach’s monumental Goldberg Variations.
ACG Education Benefit: Trio Los Vigilantes
Join us for a beautiful evening of music for a great cause! The incredible bolero ensemble, Trio Los Vigilantes, will blow us away from The Rosette stage in support of ACG Education.
Trio Los Vigilantes takes the timeless allure of bolero and meets it with boundless adaptability that will sure to have us swaying in our seats! We can’t wait to see what they have in store.
Special thank you to Carole and Kerry Price for their generous sponsorship of this special evening.
This event includes a complimentary bar! We invite you to sit back, and unwind with gorgeous music in a beautiful and intimate space.
All proceeds benefit ACG Education.
Golden Hornet's 4th Annual Whoop-De-Doo
This fun filled evening includes dinner, cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, a print your own poster experience at the adjoining Press Room letterpress studio, a live musical performance by Graham Reynolds, a conversation about film composing and directing with Robert Rodriguez, a screening of Golden Hornet’s Cinema Recomposed, and a performance by a young composer from the Young Composers Collective.
100% of proceeds from the evening benefit the 501.C3 non-profit Golden Hornet in their mission of supporting composers at every level of their development and career.
ACG Originals presents Spark
Join us for a heartfelt tribute to Travis Marcum—musician, educator, and visionary—whose work has shaped the soul of ACG for over two decades.
With an all star cast of artists and young musicians, this special concert celebrates Travis’ extraordinary capacity to inspire and transform our community through music.
ATX Music Series: The Love Supreme with Daniel Fears & Zell Miller III
The Love Supreme is an exploration of sound, harmony, heart, spirit and the poetry of relationship--all heated to the perfect pitch temperature of the soul. Featuring two of Austin’s most dynamic voices--poet and multi-disciplinary theater artist Zell Miller III and musician/songwriter Daniel Fears.
ATX Music Series: The Del Castillo Brothers
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.
ACG's Live at The Rosette series: Łukasz Kuropaczewski
Virtuoso Polish guitarist Łukasz Kuropaczewski returns to Austin for his debut at The Rosette!
ACG Originals presents Made in Austin
Grammy-nominated hometown heroes, the Texas Guitar Quartet return with a bold, eclectic program.
Their program shines a spotlight on works by Austin-based composers, including the epic Superheroes Suite by Graham Reynolds—commissioned for ACG’s Community Ensembles’ 25th anniversary—along with thrilling works by Donald Grantham and ACG Artistic Director Joe Williams.
Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of the rowdy and sophisticated spirit of our city.
ACG's Live at The Rosette series: Gaëlle Solal
Since picking up the guitar at age five, French guitarist Gaëlle Solal has enchanted audiences around the world with her joyful artistry and passion. In Austin, she’ll spend a week sharing music with students in our AISD guitar programs before joining us for an unforgettable debut at The Rosette.
ACG's Live at The Rosette series: Leonela Alejandro
The young Puerto Rican guitarist Leonela Alejandro makes her Austin debut fresh off winning a series of competitions—most notably first prize in the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition.
ACG's Live at The Rosette series: Lorenzo Micheli
Our Season Finale features one of the all-time greats of the classical guitar. Italian virtuoso Lorenzo Micheli brings unmistakable brilliance and emotional depth to every performance, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to Austin.
Ex-Aequo: Virtuosos In Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring four exceptional young artists selected from around the globe to share their remarkable artistry.
The program includes the world premiere of Madrigafro III by two-time Latin Grammy nominee João Luiz—a bold, vibrant new work you won’t want to miss.
Experience the next generation of classical guitar.
Flamenco at The Rosette: Carlos Piñana with Miguel Ángel
Experience the passion and power of flamenco with extraordinary guitarist Carlos Piñana and master percussionist Miguel Ángel Orengo Vicente in an unforgettable evening of music and rhythm.
Carlos Piñana carries flamenco in his blood. The grandson of a legendary cantaor and son of a renowned guitarist, Carlos has spent his life mastering this rich art form. As a celebrated performer and professor of flamenco guitar at the Murcia Superior Music Conservatory, he has developed a uniquely inspiring approach that helps classical guitarists unlock the rhythms, colors, and soul of flamenco.
Feel Better Austin Presents: Yoga at the Rosette
Plunge into a transformative journey to wellness with our upcoming yoga series at The Rosette! Join the wonderful yoga instructor Abigail King and Victoria Davis in a beautiful setting as they guide you through a rejuvenating experience every Tuesday and Friday morning from July 1 - July 29, (excluding July 4.)
Beyond August presents LUCKY STIFF a musical comedy
From the Tony Award–winning creators of Ragtime and Suessical, this zany musical romantic comedy opens on mild-mannered Londoner, Harry Witherspoon, as he learns he’s inherited six million dollars from an estranged uncle. But there’s a catch: he must escort his late uncle’s embalmed body to Monte Carlo, pass him off as alive, and follow the will's every bizarre instruction to the letter. If he fails, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn -- or to his uncle’s loose-cannon ex!
As Harry scrambles to follow the outlandish itinerary, he’s pulled into a whirlwind of eccentric strangers, suspicious schemes and unexpected love. Grab your passport and buckle up- Lucky Stiff is a wild, heartwarming farce that will leave you in stitches.
Feel Better Austin Presents: Yoga at the Rosette
Plunge into a transformative journey to wellness with our upcoming yoga series at The Rosette! Join the wonderful yoga instructor Abigail King and Victoria Davis in a beautiful setting as they guide you through a rejuvenating experience every Tuesday and Friday morning from June 10- June 27.
Flamenco at The Rosette
In partnership with Austin Flamenco Academy, a premier Flamenco dance studio, we are ecstatic to present a traditional Spanish tablao of dance, music and song. Featured artists are Flamenco dancers Andrea Lopez and Drea Pacot, classically trained Flamenco guitarist Jose Manual Tejeda, and the deep soulful cante (Flamenco voice) of Celia Corrales.
Since We've No Place To Go
An Unseasonably Funny Tragedy from Austin's newest New Works company. All happy families are the same. This unhappy family is on the brink of falling apart. But when a stranger, no ties to any of them, winds up spending Christmas with them, they become that tight knit family again in a terrible, strange, and roundabout way.
Jianna Zamora: Prelude
Join Jianna Zamora for an afternoon introspective at The Rosette as she celebrates the music that shaped her.
After high school graduation, she will continue classical guitar study at University of Texas at Austin - Butler School of Music.
Free 2 Be Festival
Day 1 of the Free 2 Be Festival is coming soon! Stay tuned to collectively explore expression through our film screening and art show, whether you're a participant or supportive observer, you are welcome to join us as we are all free to be!
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Images in the Clouds: Reading the Sky
Austin Classical Guitar's dear friend, valued team member, and incredibly talented composer, Justice Phillips collaborates with one of our beloved community members, poet Maria Wells to bring us a beautiful evening of music and storytelling.
All proceeds will go towards supporting ACG Artistic and Education programs.
ACG Originals: Give with Pepe Romero & Austin Young Artists
The centerpiece of our season brings together the legendary Pepe Romero, ACG’s 2024-25 Artist-in-Residence, with nine young guitarists from Austin for a captivating performance of a lifetime. A year in the making, Give celebrates the profound spirit of generosity. Featuring the exquisite Spanish interpretations Pepe is beloved for, this concert is the culmination of a unique collaboration between one of the great guitarists of our time and emerging talents whose artistry is just beginning to blossom.
Feel Better Austin Presents: Yoga at the Rosette
Plunge into a transformative journey to wellness with our upcoming yoga series at The Rosette! Join the wonderful yoga instructor Abigail King and Victoria Davis in a beautiful setting as they guide you through a rejuvenating experience every Tuesday and Friday morning from May 2- May 30.
Feel Better Austin Presents: Yoga at the Rosette
Plunge into a transformative journey to wellness with our upcoming yoga series at The Rosette! Join the wonderful yoga instructor Abigail King and Victoria Davis in a beautiful setting as they guide you through a rejuvenating experience every Wednesday and Friday morning from April 1 - April 25.
Ley Line at the Rosette
After almost two years, we, the Ley Line, are finally coming home to Austin for a special reunion show on Saturday, April 12 at The Rosette. We’re celebrating the release of our new single, Flores.
play! David Manzanares-Salguero & Aytahn Benavi
Our play! Series concludes with two rising stars from right here in Texas: multi-award-winning guitarist and composer David Manzanares Salguero from Houston, and one of Austin’s most outstanding young classical guitarists, Aytahn Benavi.
Keeping Your Eye on the Invisible Ball: Essence, Fulfillment, and Success With John Henry McDonald and Matt Hinsley
Friends in music and service for nearly twenty years, John Henry McDonald and Matt Hinsley have used intention, awareness, and dream, to attract beauty and fulfillment, and have found kinship and learning together along the way. Join us for an afternoon of sharing about the power of practicing invisible things like spirit, essence, and love. Bring a notepad and pen. Hinsley’s book, Form & Essence: A Guide to Practicing Truth will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event, but seating is limited.
Live at The Rosette: TY Zhang
Experience the brilliance of one of the world’s most captivating musicians, Chinese guitarist TY Zhang! TY has mesmerized audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity, deep musicality, and stunning artistry and we can’t wait to have him back, this time on the Rosette stage!
A Human Condition, a play about journalism
A Human Condition by Luisa Ortiz Pérez
This performance is designed for journalists and media professionals interested in exploring personal narratives related to the value of journalism, emotional resilience and self improvement.
Fear of the Object (Chris Cogburn + Kjell Bjørgeengen) with Rick Reed
Fear of the Object show poster
Let Them Cook
Experience an unforgettable night of music with three incredible local artists—violinists Michael Prince and Tyrone Marcell, along with flutist Nichole Thompson. This intimate performance will feature a mix of captivating covers and original compositions, showcasing their unique artistry and musical talent. Don't miss this special evening of soul-stirring melodies and masterful musicianship! A trio you don't want to miss.
ACGtalks, The Sound of Transformation: ACG Education
Join us as we reconvene for an update on ACG Education, which has built for-credit guitar programs in every Austin ISD school and partners with teachers in 45 Texas school districts and 40 US states. We’ll share beautiful stories and inspiring plans, including the latest details on our deep investments in Title 1 schools and the Juvenile Justice system.
Live at The Rosette: CC Duo
Join us for an evening of breathtaking guitar playing as Canadian duo Steve Cowan and Adam Cicchillitti make their Austin debut! One of the most exciting up-and-coming ensembles on the scene today, the CC Duo will captivate us with the gorgeous blend of two guitars in a performance devoted to exquisite melodies.
Feel Better Austin Presents: Yoga at the Rosette
Plunge into a transformative journey to wellness with our upcoming yoga series at The Rosette! Join the wonderful yoga instructor Abigail King and Victoria Davis in a beautiful setting as she guides you through a rejuvenating experience every Tuesday and Friday morning from Jan 7 - Feb28.
Espectáculo de Comedia con Pedro Gonzalez (En Español)
EN ESPAÑOL: Pedro es un comediante colombiano que se destaca como el primer inmigrante latinoamericano en hacer stand up en The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Además de figurar en la escena de comedia angloparlante, Pedro ha girado con F*cks News, Carlos Ballarta y con su show personal en español por Colombia, Canadá y los Estados Unidos. Únete a una noche de comedia con uno de los mejores comediantes latinoamericanos.
Stand Up Comedy Show featuring Pedro Gonzalez (English)
ENGLISH SHOW: Pedro’s a Colombian American comedian who’s known as one of the best joke writer’s in NYC. He’s been on The Colbert show. Pedro loves to tell funny stories about his life as an immigrant, a husband and a dad.
play! Randall Avers
Norway-based guitarist, composer, and improviser Randall Avers is one of the most creative guitarists of his generation. Over the last year, Randall has been asking friends to write music for him and this concert will feature some of these friendship songs, improvisations and masterworks.
Golden Hornet presents String Quartet Smackdown IX featuring Invoke String Quartet
Golden Hornet's String Quartet Smackdown is a bracketed, NCAA basketball-style tournament competition which brings original four-minute string quartet compositions head-to-head in front of a live, participatory audience. It’s like NCAA March Madness for the ears!
ACG Originals: Phantom of the Opera with Sandy Yamamoto, Annie Jacobs-Perkins & Moontower Guitar Duo
Get ready for an epic production, co-presented with the Austin Chamber Music Center, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1925 silent film classic! Experience Lon Chaney’s iconic portrayal of the fiend haunting the Paris Opera House, accompanied by a brand new score by Austin-based composer Matthew Lyons. Matthew, alongside his Moontower Guitar Duo partner Stephen Krishnan, virtuoso violinist Sandy Yamamoto, and cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins, will bring new life to this timeless tale of murder, mystery, and mayhem.
Full Gallop Presents Tammie Brown's Jubilee
Tammie Brown returns to her home state of Texas to celebrate 25 years and her special jubilee show. Featuring fellow RuPaul's Drag Race Alum Cynthia Lee Fontaine. Two shows: Friday and Saturday.
Live at The Rosette: William Kanengiser
We are thrilled to welcome back Grammy winner and founding member of the world-renowned Los Angeles Guitar Quartet William Kanengiser! His charming performances and mesmerizing blend of music and storytelling have made him a fan favorite at ACG. With a special guest appearance by young Austin artist Mei Yin Steadman, this concert promises to be an extraordinary evening of artistry and inspiration.