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December 4, 2025 at 1:00:00 AM

An Evening with Rachel Barton Pine, Antonio Stradivari, and Jacob Stainer

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to hear two of the world’s finest violins performed by one of the world’s premiere artists.


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September 26, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM

Faythe Vollrath

An Evening at Home: Music on the Octave Virginal


Experience the delicate, sparkling sound of the National Music Museum’s rare 1694 Guarracino octave virginal as harpsichordist Faythe Vollrath transports audiences to the intimate musical salons of 17th-century Italy. Featuring the NMM’s Guarracino virginal (NMM06041) and Ridolfi harpsichord (NMM04657).

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September 14, 2025 at 7:00:00 PM

NMM Live! | Cléa Galhano, Elisabeth Wright, & Tulio Rondón

Cancelosi Chamber Music Series 


Step back in time as world-class early music specialists Cléa Galhano (recorder), Elisabeth Wright (harpsichord), and Tulio Rondón (baroque cello) bring the elegance and drama of 17th-century Italy and French Baroque to life on the NMM’s historic Neapolitan and 1785 Germain harpsichords and1683 Ruggeri cello.

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September 5, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM

NMM Live! | Eric Grossman & Sasha Grossman

Father–Son Duo: Eric & Sasha Grossman – Acclaimed violinist Eric Grossman joins his award-winning son, pianist Sasha Grossman, for an unforgettable program of virtuosity and artistry. Sasha will perform on the National Music Museum’s historic 1901 Mason & Hamlin Grand piano (NMM15722).

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August 2, 2025 at 3:30:00 PM

Celebrate “Your Music, Your Voice” with FREE ADMISSION at the NMM’s Discovery Saturday August 2nd.

Join us at the National Music Museum (NMM) on Saturday, August 2, for Discovery Saturday: Your Music, Your Voice. Admission and all activities are free for this special event! Enjoy themed crafts and activities throughout the day. From 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., join us for our Open Mic event hosted by local musician Mike Hilson.

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August 21, 2025 at 10:30:00 PM

Thursdays On The Platz

Your favorite summer music series returns in one month. That's right, Thursdays On The Platz is back July 10th, and we're making 2025 the best season yet with seven weeks of live music, local beer, food trucks, vendors, games, inflatables, and family fun!

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June 20, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM

NMM Live! | Kristian Bugge & Ruthie Dornfeld

Scandinavian Fiddle Traditions

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March 25, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM

Concert | What Can We Do? Perform Music By Women!

Exploring Women's Musical Contributions from 1730 to the Present

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March 7, 2025 at 6:00:00 PM

NMM Live! | POSTPONED

Event has been postponed to Friday, October 3.

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March 1, 2025 at 7:00:00 PM

Lecture Performance | Kay Krekow's "She Is Music"

Discovery Saturday presents a one-woman show about the songs and stories of history's most exciting women musical artists!

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February 14, 2025 at 1:00:00 AM

Concert | Will Brenden

Featuring a cello by Gennaro Gagliano, Naples, Italy, 1735. Promised gift of Ken Cancelosi, in memory of Robert Cancelosi.

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May 2, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM

NMM Live! | Tatag Gamelan

Featuring the NMM’s Javanese Kyai Rengga Manis Everist played by Tatag, Vermillion’s campus-community ensemble

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April 9, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM

Concert | Arioso Chamber Players

Featuring Instruments from the Cancelosi Collection at the National Music Museum

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October 3, 2025 at 5:00:00 PM

NMM Live! | Michele Benuzzi

In Collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, Chicago Featuring an Italian harpsichord from the NMM’s collection, made about 1700

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January 29, 2025 at 1:00:00 AM

Concert | Cassini, Ruck & Cheng

Rawlins Guest Piano Trio

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January 17, 2025 at 6:00:00 PM

NMM Live! | Appassionata Piano Duo

Piano Four-Hands, Brahms Hungarian Dances

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November 23, 2024 at 1:00:00 AM

Concert | Cesar Hernandez

Featuring a cello made by Gennaro Gagliano, Naples, Italy, 1735, with a bow by William Salchow. Promised gift of Ken Cancelosi, in memory of Robert Cancelosi.

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November 21, 2024 at 1:00:00 AM

Concert | Grace Goeller

Featuring a cello made by the Gagliano Brothers, Naples, Italy, 1777, with a bow by Albert Nürnberger. Promised gift of Ken Cancelosi, in memory of Robert Cancelosi.

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September 27, 2024 at 10:30:00 PM

Concert | Oktoberfest

Featuring the Mark Vyhlidal Combo

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October 4, 2024 at 12:00:00 AM

Concert | Victor Rosenbaum

Rawlins Piano Guest Artist

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Events

See what's coming up at the NMM; from concerts to curator talks and more!

Be sure to check individual event pages for cost and ticketing information. Some events require purchasing museum admission to attend. 
Certain events, including NMM Live! concerts, may be live-streamed on our website. This information will be listed on individual event pages where applicable. 

National Music Museum

Janet L. Wanzek Performance Hall

A part of the new Lillibridge Wing at the National Music Museum, the Janet Lucille Wanzek Performance Hall is an intimate, modern venue for music, lectures, meetings, and more. Regularly filled with the sounds of the NMM Live! concert series, the stage of Wanzek Hall is home to one of our flagship instruments - a Mason & Hamlin Model CC grand piano, built in 1901, a stunning 9'4" instrument that offers performers a unique alternative to Steinway, Yamaha, and other more common pianos.

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