Where hip meets historical

Jazz, global music, indie folk, classical, soul, rock, storytelling, theater and more are in the spotlight at our one-of-a-kind space. Find the hidden and historical ASU Kerr for live music and arts in the heart of Scottsdale!

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Our 2025-2026 season is now on sale

Another historic season is on deck, with touring artists, local faves and more. From Latin, jazz, indie folk and classical music to theater, storytelling and comedy, there’s something to love for everyone at ASU Kerr this season!

Upcoming events

Kiara Jayne

A force of nature on stage, Kiara Jayne lights up the room with soulful vocals, high-energy grooves and a deep well of musical joy.

February 6, 2026

Oscar Peñas

Rooted in Spanish folk and fluent in jazz, Oscar Peñas spins rich musical stories that cross borders and defy easy labels.

February 7, 2026
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Little Women: A Musical Reading

This concert presentation of the Broadway musical Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March in Civil War–era America.

February 8, 2026

Embrace the Unexpected

Find the hidden and historical ASU Kerr for live music and arts in the heart of Scottsdale! Global music, jazz, indie folk, classical music and soul concerts plus storytelling, comedy, theater shows and more are in the spotlight at our one-of-a-kind space.

Built in the late 1940s and 1950s, the adobe house of Louise Lincoln Kerr is a funky, unexpected space to hear live music in near Old Town Scottsdale. The brainchild of a trailblazing violist and composer, ASU Kerr is a place for adventurous music lovers to discover fearless and surprising artists in a relaxed, eclectic space.

Rooted in Louise’s tradition of inviting musicians and guests to relax and enjoy her picturesque Southwestern home, we invite you to hang out, discover something new and embrace the unexpected.