October 9, 2026 | Matthew Whitaker is a Grammy Award®–winning multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, and arranger, and an Emmy and NAACP Image Award nominee.

November 14, 2026 | New Orleans piano master Jon Cleary and his Absolute Monster Gentlemen deliver a night of deep funk, classic R&B, and Crescent City groove.

March 6, 2027 | Emmet Cohen is a multifaceted American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader at the vanguard of his generation’s advancement of the music and its related arts.

May 7, 2027 | Renowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America.

October 10, 2026 | A celebration of Béla Fleck’s Grammy‑winning My Bluegrass Heart, this dazzling ensemble brings together world‑class pickers for an exhilarating night of bluegrass virtuosity.

November 6, 2026 | With a powerful voice and fearless songwriting, Amythyst Kiah blends Appalachian roots, rock, and soul into music that is deeply personal and profoundly moving. Kiah was nominated for a 2020 Grammy Award for Best American Roots Song for “Black Myself."

April 2, 2027 | A master storyteller, pianist Livingston Taylor joins forces with Midwest troubadour Chicago Farmer for an evening of heartfelt songs, humor, and unforgettable acoustic music.

November 3 & 4, 2026 | Acclaimed St. Louis guitarist Vince Varvel returns with his group for two mornings of songs of the ‘60’s, featuring tasteful renditions of familiar tunes that will take listeners back in time. 

December 15 & 16, 2026 | Originally from St. Louis and now based in Los Angeles, singer/songwriter and pianist Lola Kristine brings a powerful voice and a dynamic style shaped by country, gospel, jazz, and rock. 

February 23 & 24, 2027 | The New Arts Jazztet showcases some of the region’s finest jazz musicians in a performance featuring adventurous improvisation, fresh arrangements, and classic jazz spirit.  

March 23 & 24, 2027 | St. Louis jazz royalty, vocalist Denise Thimes returns to The Sheldon stage with her signature blend of elegance, warmth, and timeless style. 

May 4 & 5, 2027 | Virtuosic mandolinist Mark Stoffel, featuring Dan Eubanks on bass and Shad Cobb on fiddle, the trio’s musical roots are in bluegrass and storytelling.  

October 21, 2026 | From Cape Verde, singer Lucibela carries forward the soulful morna tradition with a radiant voice and heartfelt performances filled with longing, rhythm, and warmth.  

February 11, 2027 | Renowned Scottish singer Julie Fowlis enchants audiences with luminous Gaelic songs and rich storytelling that feels both ancient and beautifully alive. She will forever be remembered for singing the theme song of the hit Disney film Brave.

February 25, 2027 | Sonny Lim and Herb Ohta Jr are regular guest artists on George Kahumoku’s renowned Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar® series on Maui, and his Grammy award-winning CDs. Together, these Masters share the delightful experience of kī-hō‘alu (slack key guitar) – the distinctly Hawaiian style of open tunings, ‘ukulele, and Hawaiian vocals.

Brass Trio | November 19, 2026 | Curators: Jonathan Randazzo (trombone) and Steven Franklin (trumpet) with Peter Henderson (piano) 

String Quartet | March 4, 2027 | Curators: Hannah Ji (violin) and Alejandro Valdepeñas (viola) 

Wind Quintet | April 22, 2027 | Curators: Andrea Kaplan (flute) and Philip Ross (oboe)