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Roulette’s Concert Series for New + Adventurous Music, launched in 1978, presents a wide range of experimental music including avant-jazz, new music, opera, world music, and electronic. This eclectic series features the work of well-known innovators in contemporary music, but a large percentage of the Series is devoted to emerging artists and composers.

Broken Frames Syndicate plays music of Jalalu Kalvert Nelson

Thursday, February 8, 2024. 8:00 pm
BFS makes its US debut performing an international array of new music with composer-trumpeter Jalalu-Kalvert Nelson.

Kristin Norderval and Friends: What Comes Back to Us

Wednesday, February 7, 2024. 8:00 pm
An improvised performance in an immersive environment of glass, percussion and gesturally controlled electronics.

Alfredo Colón: Alcove/Our Armor

Monday, February 5, 2024. 8:00 pm
Roulette Resident will premiere “Alcove,” for winds and live processing, and “Our Armor,” a set of pieces for his quintet.

After Scott Johnson

Sunday, February 4, 2024. 8:00 pm
Groundbreaking composer Scott Johnson (1952-2023) will be honored through his own music and memories of his life in a FREE concert.

Improv Nights 2024: A Tribute to Derek Bailey (night 3)

Saturday, January 27, 2024. 8:00 pm
A BENEFIT FOR TZADIK RECORDS bringing together master improvisers, organized by John Zorn.

Improv Nights 2024: A Tribute to Derek Bailey (night 2)

Friday, January 26, 2024. 8:00 pm
A BENEFIT FOR TZADIK RECORDS bringing together master improvisers, organized by John Zorn.

Improv Nights 2024: A Tribute to Derek Bailey (night 1)

Thursday, January 25, 2024. 8:00 pm
A BENEFIT FOR TZADIK RECORDS bringing together master improvisers, organized by John Zorn.

Shelley Hirsch: “And So It Was and Was and WaAAass”

Tuesday, January 23, 2024. 8:00 pm
Voice/interdisciplinary artist Shelley Hirsch returns to Roulette to present her new NYSCA-commissioned work.

BlackBox Ensemble: The Sound of Space Between Us

Sunday, January 21, 2024. 8:00 pm
An interdisciplinary dance performance connecting sound and movement through and within physical space.

Eclipse Quartet at 20

Saturday, January 20, 2024. 8:00 pm
Celebration presenting new contemporary works and recent gems by Fred Frith, Ali Can Puskulcu, Kaija Saariaho and Niloufar Shiri.