Music

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Americas Got Talent Season 21   click for more information »

America's Got Talent returns for its 21st season with live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in August 2026. Audiences can expect jaw-dropping performances and unforgettable moments as judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Mel B, and Howie Mandel, joined by host Terry Crews, usher in a new chapt...

Event Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

The Mixx Salsa Mixx   click for more information »

Tropical Tuesday Nights are back at The Mixx Pasadena. Guests are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Salsa and Bachata set to the hottest Latin rhythms in town. The night features sensational Salsa and Bachata dance lessons led by award-winning Los Angeles instructor Rog...

Event Location: The Mixx Pasadena

Cost: No cover charge

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Little Songbirds   click for more information »

Join the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) for a nature-themed musical storytime featuring live music, movement, and a read-aloud children’s book with musical accompaniment. Space is limited. Registration will open for members on August 5 and for non-members on August 10. Led by a PCM You...

Event Location: Descanso Gardens

Cost: $15.00 - $20.00

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Little Songbirds To See an Owl   click for more information »

"Join us for a nature-themed musical storytime featuring live music and movement-based activities at Descanso Gardens!" Each session is hosted by a PCM Young Musicians teacher and features a children’s book read aloud with musical accompaniment. Also included is a playful introduction to mus...

Event Location: Descanso Gardens

Cost: $15.00 - $20.00

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time: 12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Music at Noon Belrose Duo cello piano   click for more information »

The Belrose Duo, featuring Los Angeles Philharmonic cellist David Garrett and pianist Junko Ueno Garrett, a Kawai Artist and faculty member at Occidental College, presents an engaging program of classical chamber music. Renowned for their expressive performances, the duo explores masterworks by comp...

Event Location: Pasadena Presbyterian Church

Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Americas Got Talent Season 21   click for more information »

America's Got Talent returns for its 21st season with live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in August 2026. Audiences can expect jaw-dropping performances and unforgettable moments as judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Mel B, and Howie Mandel, joined by host Terry Crews, usher in a new chapt...

Event Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Wine Song Brad Friends   click for more information »

Come join Brad Colerick and friends at the Dinosaur Farm "Speakeasy", 1510 Mission Street, South Pasadena. 6:00 doors, 7:00 music. Enter from the back alley with the password Pterodactyl. Bring whatever you might like to snack on or sip. After ticket purchase, your name will be on a list at the do...

Event Location: Dinosaur Farm "Speakeasy"

Cost: $23.00

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Live Music at Farmhouse   click for more information »

Join Descanso Gardens for evenings of live music, drinks, and delicious food at the Farmhouse from 6–8pm every Thursday in September. Stuart Crespo is a multi-genre guitarist, music director, and educator based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Los Angeles, his upbringing exposed him to man...

Event Location: Descanso Gardens

Cost: Call for details

Friday, September 18, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

End of Summer Celebration Japanese Garden Anniversary   click for more information »

Celebrate the end of summer and the 60th anniversary of our beautiful Japanese Garden with an evening of live performances, art, and hands-on activities throughout the gardens. Exclusively for Descanso Gardens members and La Cañada Flintridge residents. Experience traditional and contemporary...

Event Location: Descanso Gardens

Cost: $8.00 - $18.00

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Musical Storytime at the Gamble House with Pasadena Conservatory of Music   click for more information »

Bring a blanket, snacks and join us under the big oak on the Gamble House lawn with Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM). Led by PCM Young Musicians’ Department Chair Rachael Denny, Musical Storytime offers a unique learning experience where children’s books become vehicles for musical play. Boo...

Event Location: The Gamble House

Cost: Free

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Music Through the Seasons with Pasadena Conservatory of Music Autumn Equinox   click for more information »

The Gamble House presents Music Through the Seasons, a seasonal concert series created in collaboration with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. The series celebrates the harmony between music, nature, and architecture, with each program curated to reflect the unique character of the four seasons. The Autumn Equinox concert will take place...

Event Location: The Gamble House

Cost: $35.00 - $40.00

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Music Through the Seasons with Pasadena Conservatory of Music   click for more information »

Experience music in harmony with nature and architecture at the Gamble House. Our seasonal concert series in collaboration with Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents a program curated to reflect the character of the four seasons. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable series of Music Throug...

Event Location: The Gamble House

Cost: $35.00 - $40.00

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Main Series 1 Hidden in Plain Sight   click for more information »

Before Tchaikovsky became the voice of sweeping ballets and symphonies, and before Bartok transformed folk music into a modern language, both composers explored paths less traveled. This program uncovers remarkable early and lesser-known works that reveal familiar musical personalities in surprising...

Event Location: Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Cost: $45.00

Monday, September 21, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Music in the Rose Garden   click for more information »

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of The Huntington’s Rose Garden and enjoy enchanting classical music. In collaboration with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, The Huntington presents Music in the Rose Garden performances featuring a rotating set of solo and duo performers on various inst...

Event Location: The Huntington's Rose Garden

Cost: $13.00 - $34.00

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Americas Got Talent Season 21   click for more information »

America's Got Talent returns for its 21st season with live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in August 2026. Audiences can expect jaw-dropping performances and unforgettable moments as judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Mel B, and Howie Mandel, joined by host Terry Crews, usher in a new chapt...

Event Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

The Mixx Salsa Mixx   click for more information »

Tropical Tuesday Nights are back at The Mixx Pasadena. Guests are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Salsa and Bachata set to the hottest Latin rhythms in town. The night features sensational Salsa and Bachata dance lessons led by award-winning Los Angeles instructor Rog...

Event Location: The Mixx Pasadena

Cost: No cover charge

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Time: 12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Music at Noon Hui Wu piano   click for more information »

Praised as “sparkling” by The New York Times and “a rising star” by China Musical Weekly, pianist Hui Wu displays her versatility through a creative approach to programming, stemming from a contemporary/classical music duality. Her recent performance highlights include west coast premiere of...

Event Location: Pasadena Presbyterian Church

Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Americas Got Talent Season 21   click for more information »

America's Got Talent returns for its 21st season with live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in August 2026. Audiences can expect jaw-dropping performances and unforgettable moments as judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Mel B, and Howie Mandel, joined by host Terry Crews, usher in a new chapt...

Event Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Cost: Free

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Live Music at Farmhouse   click for more information »

Join Descanso Gardens for evenings of live music, drinks, and delicious food at the Farmhouse from 6–8pm every Thursday in September. Stuart Crespo is a multi-genre guitarist, music director, and educator based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Los Angeles, his upbringing exposed him to man...

Event Location: Descanso Gardens

Cost: Call for details

Friday, September 25, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MidAutumn Moon Celebration   click for more information »

Save the Date for The Huntington's annual Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration invites visitors to experience the Liu Fang Yuan, Garden of Flowing Fragrance, after dark as the 15-acre Chinese Garden is transformed into a luminous nighttime setting. The celebration traditionally features illuminated pathways...

Event Location: The Huntington's Chinese Garden

Cost: Call for ticket cost

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.

MUSIC Pakaraguian Kulintang   click for more information »

Sierra Madre Playhouse presents the Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble. Based in Los Angeles, Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble (PKE) is dedicated to performing, preserving, and sharing the gong-chime music and dance traditions of the southern Philippines. Centered on the mesmerizing sound of the kulintan...

Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse

Cost: $20.00

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

St Rita Schools 30th Annual Harvest Festival   click for more information »

St. Rita School invites the community to its 30th Annual Harvest Festival for a fun-filled day celebrating family, friends, and school spirit. The annual festival will feature exciting rides, games, prizes, delicious food, a bar, face painting, and live entertainment, offering something for guests o...

Event Location: St. Rita School

Cost: $60.00/Presale

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MidAutumn Moon Celebration   click for more information »

Save the Date for The Huntington's annual Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration invites visitors to experience the Liu Fang Yuan, Garden of Flowing Fragrance, after dark as the 15-acre Chinese Garden is transformed into a luminous nighttime setting. The celebration traditionally features illuminated pathways...

Event Location: The Huntington's Chinese Garden

Cost: Call for ticket cost

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

The Music Time Machine featuring Pacia Piano Duo   click for more information »

What if a single concert could transport you across centuries? Cadence Collective Foundation opens a new season of its MUSIC CANVAS: Themed Concert Series with The Music Time Machine, featuring Pacia Piano Duo. Blending the artistic depth of a traditional concert-hall performance with the intim...

Event Location: Pasadena Conservatory of Music's Barrett Hall

Cost: $45.00

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

MUSIC Midterms This Will Hurt Someone from Brightwork newmusic   click for more information »

Well… it’s that time again. Time to choose between the lesser of two evils, mostly. In this uber divisive time, let’s all come together to enjoy an evening of mostly politically inspired music. All are welcome no matter your political views, just leave your signs in your yard where they belong...

Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse

Cost: $12.00 - $35.00