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.

Join us for the opening reception our Polar Regions of Earth sound and photography exhibit at The Rosette. Featuring breathtaking photography of Joaquin Delgado and a sound installation built from field recordings of the arctic by Mike Vernusky, our opening reception will include complimentary beverages and brief statements from the artists. Delgado’s limited series photographic prints will be available for purchase through silent-auction-style bidding, with 100% of proceeds benefitting ACG Education and social services.  Please note, The Rosette is in an historic building, and parts of this exhibit will require walking up stairs.

Discover the exquisite sound of the Stanton Street Duo’s 7-string guitar and chromatic harmonica. Based in Mexico, this husband-and-wife ensemble of Alan Lopez and Tatiana Senderowicz specializes in the music of Latin America, with a particular focus on the Argentine tango. 

This inventive pairing is not to be missed! 

Poetry and Songs by Louise Richardson and Songs by Richard Paul Thomas

Doors at 6:00pm, show 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Ring in La Navidad with Miguel St. Michael y Los Milagros, Cynthia Lee Fontaine & Adriana Rosso set with an open bar & antojitos navideños. Miguel St. Michael brings an unforgettable evening celebrating La Navidad, music, and cinema. Experience an exclusive video screening from Miguel St. Michael’s Entre Luces project, followed by a live performance at taping with his full band, Los Milagros.

Come to the Rosette for a high-energy Festivus dance night with Motown, funk, salsa, live band + DJ! 

Inclusive, fun, and community-driven.

Sister Songs presents a vibrant new cabaret show exploring the meaning of “place” and how it shapes our lives. A powerhouse cast of Austin's most talented women over 50 takes the stage with an engaging mix of personal stories and songs. Uplifting, heartfelt, and full of surprises, this is a night out you won’t want to miss!

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.  

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.