Kamasi Washington to Open LACMA’s New David Geffen Galleries with Three Live Performances

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Los Angeles is set to welcome a powerful convergence of art and sound as renowned saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington takes the stage at LACMA’s newly opened David Geffen Galleries. The performances, scheduled for June 26, 27, and 28, 2025, will mark one of the first public events in the museum’s transformative new space.

Known for his sweeping, genre-defying jazz compositions, Washington brings a deeply emotional and cinematic quality to his live shows — making him the ideal artist to help usher in a new era for LACMA. With his signature blend of jazz, funk, and soul, audiences can expect an immersive experience that speaks to the gallery’s mission of blending culture, creativity, and community.

The David Geffen Galleries, years in the making, represent LACMA’s most ambitious architectural project to date — a space designed to break down traditional barriers between collections and disciplines. Washington’s performances will bring that spirit of openness to life through music.