Preview event unveils new LACMA building, featuring jazz performance by Kamasi Washington with a symphony of 100 musicians
Get set for a one-of-a-kind sonic adventure at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art! In late June, Grammy-nominated composer and jazz maestro Kamasi Washington will be gracing the David Geffen Galleries with an ensemble of over 100 musicians, turning the new Peter Zumthor-designed building into a resonating soundscape.
For these exclusive performances (scheduled on the 26th, 27th, and 28th of June), the artists will spread across the massive 110,000 square feet of the galleries. The building itself will be woven into the acoustic tapestry, creating a unique auditory experience for all attendees. Washington will be performing his critically-acclaimed six-movement suite, "Harmony of Difference," accompanied by L.A. based artists he's collaborated with throughout the years.
wanting to catch this extraordinary event, mark your calendars! The tickets will be up for grabs on three different occasions:
- Monday, May 2, 2025, at 10 am PT
- Sunday, May 22, 2025
- Saturday, June 12, 2025, all at 10 am PT
Prices vary, with general admission tickets ranging from $60 to $100 and LACMA members' tickets costing $48 to $80.
From June 29th to July 6th, LACMA members are offered exclusive tours of the building before the artwork is installed. Construction on the David Geffen Galleries commenced in 2020, and major construction was completed at the end of last year. The impressive 900-foot-long poured concrete structure straddles Wilshire Boulevard. Stay tuned, as LACMA has recently commissioned a trio of works and unveiled a detailed outline of the restaurants, theater, and amenities within the building.
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So, don't miss your chance to be a part of this unparalleled performance at the David Geffen Galleries. Tickets will go fast, so visit the LACMA website now for more details or to purchase tickets: www.lacma.org
- Kamasi Washington's one-of-a-kind sonic adventure will take place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in late June 2026.
- Washington's performance will be held in the David Geffen Galleries, a new Peter Zumthor-designed building in California.
- His ensemble will consist of over 100 musicians, creating a unique auditory experience inside the galleries' 110,000 square feet space.
- The event is scheduled for the 26th, 27th, and 28th of June, with tickets available in three separate rounds: May 2, 2025, May 22, 2025, and June 12, 2025, all at 10 am PT.
- Prices for general admission tickets range from $60 to $100, while LACMA members' tickets cost $48 to $80.
- Exclusive tours of the David Geffen Galleries for LACMA members will be available from June 29th to July 6th, before the artwork is installed, as the construction on the galleries was completed at the end of 2021.
