Calendar of Events

Mar 18, 2010

SXSW Music Panel: Does Rock and Roll Belong in a Museum?

12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Austin Convention Center, Austin TX

The Rock Hall will discuss ‘Does Rock and Roll Belong in a Museum?’ at the SXSW Music Festival in 2010. Initially, many thought the idea of the Rock Hall was antithetical to the spirit of rock and roll. Despite its success, the question of whether rock and roll belongs in a museum persists. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s panel will address the relevance, importance and future of the preservation and education about this art form. 

Mar 20, 2010

Great Music. No Limits. Celebrating 35 Years of Austin City Limits

Exhibit Opens March 20, 2010 in the Circular Gallery

Celebrating its 35th season, Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in American television history. ACL recorded its first program with Willie Nelson in October 1974 at KLRU-TV at the University of Texas. Showcasing roots music, legends and innovative popular music from every genre, the series has become a music icon and has helped build Austin’s reputation as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest award for artistic excellence, and was recently selected as a Rock and Roll Landmark by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The exhibit includes photographs, set lists, contracts, program logs, tickets and other items from the show. A film featuring show highlights from the last 35 years will also be featured. 

May 15, 2010

Rock Your World: All-City Arts Festival’s 11th Anniversary at the Rock Hall

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum partners with the Cleveland Municipal School District’s Arts Education Department in the presentation of its All City Arts Festival. This festival of music and art showcases the best work in all the Arts disciplines. Performances include the District’s high school marching bands, the instrumental music programs, choral programs, dance, visual arts and the districts Theater Production program. The all-day festival takes place simultaneously in and outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Thousands of students, teachers, parents, family, friends and community supporters come to the Rock Hall to see the District’s best of the best. 

May 15, 2010

It’s Only Rock and Roll: Eighth Annual Spring Benefit

Cirque de la Musique

Save the date!  Details here.

Jun 27, 2010

Rock and Soul Festival

The Rock and Soul Festival is a celebration of African American music. The vitality of Black influence on American music and culture has been irresistible, its impact, profound and lasting. This soulful festival features performances by national and local artists and coincides with Black Music Month. 

Aug 29, 2010

Latino Heritage Festival

The Latino Heritage Festival celebrates the rich Hispanic culture and musical traditions. This colorful festival features performances by the best of Latin bands, dance ensembles and vocal groups. The Latino festival culminates with a spectacular, entertaining Salsa contest. 

Oct 10, 2010

World Festival Day

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s World Festival celebrates greater Cleveland’s ethnic diversity. Through song and dance, we are afforded an opportunity for true appreciation of the great melting pot of cultures, traditions and legacies of others. 

Nov 08, 2010 - Nov 13,2010

15th Annual American Music Masters® Series

The American Music Masters® series, a co-production of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, celebrates the lives and careers of artists who changed the shape and sound of American culture.  This year’s honoree will be announced later. Sign up for the e-newsletter for the latest updates.

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Cleveland area venues:

Agora Theatre & Ballroom
Beachland Ballroom
Grog Shop
House of Blues
Peabody’s
PlayhouseSquare
Wilbert’s
The Winchester Tavern & Music Hall



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The Museum maintains an active schedule of events and exhibitions. The Hall of Fame Series brings inductees to small audiences for discussions about their lives, a period for questions from the audience and, often, live performances. In addition, lectures, films, panel discussions and performances are scheduled throughout the year. Several times a year the Museum mounts temporary exhibitions, including everything from block-buster shows to intimate photography displays.

All events are subject to change.