Music

Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

MUSIC Tesserae Baroque The Trio Sonata   click for more information »

Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Tesserae Baroque: The Trio Sonata. One of the defining features of the new Baroque style was the so-called “trio sonata ideal.” In this, musical texture became stratified between a bass and two upper parts. This represented a shift from the equal polyphonic textur...

Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse

Cost: $12.00 - $35.00

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

2026 Levitt Vibe Pasadena Music Series Jon B Troop RB   click for more information »

The 2026 Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series continues with Jon B and Troop (R&B) at the Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park, bringing an evening of live music, culture, and community celebration to Pasadena. Grammy nominated Jon B. is a consummate artist, an accomplished musician and a noted songwriter ...

Event Location: Memorial Park

Cost: Free

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Second Saturdays Jazz Night with Jason Luckett Friends   click for more information »

Since 2023, local musician Jason Luckett has brought artists together to showcase their talent. 2nd Saturday Jazz Night was created as a space for artists to experiment, collaborate, and share their gifts with the local community. Once a month, guests experience an eclectic mix of musicians and voca...

Event Location: Archetype Yoga Pasadena

Cost: $30.00

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Second Sundays Old Time Jam   click for more information »

Pasadena Conservatory of Music's (PCM) World Music Department presents immersive concerts, guided jams, and deep dives into folk music from around the world every second Sunday at 12 pm in the Webster Amphitheater. Free and Open to the public. ...

Event Location: Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Cost: Free

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Time: 4:00 p.m.

DANCE Sandhi ft Rukhmani Mehta   click for more information »

Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Sandhi featuring Rukhmani Mehta. Sandhi — in Sanskrit, a charged threshold, a meeting point between states — is Rukhmani Mehta's personal exploration of the traditional Kathak solo as an opening or gateway, performed with acclaimed musical artists Jayanta Banerje...

Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse

Cost: $12.00 - $35.00

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Restoration Concert Series New Hollywood String Quartet   click for more information »

Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library will present the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Restoration Concert Series, celebrating its 30th anniversary with a performance by the New Hollywood String Quartet. The quartet will feature Tereza Stanislav and Rafael Rishik on violin, Robert Brophy on viola, an...

Event Location: South Pasadena Library Community Room

Cost: $25.00

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ambient Music with Tail Town Cats   click for more information »

Unwind to synth textures that surround you, warm tea in your hand, and cats in your lap. Ambient set performed by Ryan Hay of Pink Sky Music (https://www.pinkskymusic.com) and tea provided by Geeky Teas (http://geekyteas.com) and poured by Melanie Cebula. Tickets are per person. Ages 12+. "D...

Event Location: Tail Town Cat Cafe

Cost: $25.00

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