Be among the first to step inside LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries and experience an unforgettable live performance by renowned composer, bandleader, and saxophonist Kamasi Washington.

For three historic nights, Washington leads a monumental 100+ musician ensemble—many longtime collaborators from Los Angeles—in a sweeping activation of the Geffen Galleries. Musicians will be positioned throughout approximately 110,000 square feet of gallery space, transforming the building itself into an acoustic instrument and an integral part of the performance.

These performances mark the museum’s first public programming in the new Geffen Galleries, designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Peter Zumthor. This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the architectural spaces through the power of live music before artworks are installed ahead of the grand opening in April 2026.

Presented in its entirety for the first time, Washington’s celebrated six-movement suite, Harmony of Difference, explores contrast and unity through the musical concept of counterpoint—a powerful metaphor for what we are building at LACMA.

Kamasi Washington Live is an all-ages event.

How to Purchase Tickets
Tickets will be released in three phases. Each phase has a limited number of tickets available. A “Buy Tickets” button will appear on this page when tickets are available for this date.

Ticket Sale Dates
Please note: All tickets provide the same incredible experience—no matter when you purchase.

First Release
Fri, May 2 at 10 am PT
$60; Members $48
SOLD OUT
Tickets for all event dates will be available in the upcoming second and third releases.

Second Release
Thu, May 22 at 10 am PT
$75; Members $60

Third Release
Thu, Jun 12 at 10 am PT
$100; Members $80

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More Information
For answers to frequently asked questions about the performance, view our Kamasi Washington Live FAQ.

For information about parking, directions to LACMA, and more, go to Plan Your Visit.