Music: Past
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.
Raven Chacon + Tashi Dorji + Alex Zhang Hungtai // Leo Chang
Sunday, September 13, 2026. 8:00 pm
An interactive sound-movement piece reimagines the Korean folk practice of sangmonori, followed by the debut of a new improvising trio.
Jim Staley with Ikue Mori and Zeena Parkins
Thursday, August 20, 2026. 8:00 pm
Roulette co-founder Jim Staley returns to the stage with some of his long-running collaborators for a special evening of improvisation.
No Fun New Perspectives: NIKA, Nate Wooley, Zeena Parkins, Ryan Sawyer, and more (Night 3)
Saturday, July 11, 2026. 8:00 pm
A three-day fest with a dream lineup of avant-garde musicians in first-time collaborations.
No Fun New Perspectives: Carlos Giffoni, Lee Ranaldo, Raven Chacon, Keith Fullerton Whitman, and more (Night 2)
Friday, July 10, 2026. 8:00 pm
A three-day fest with a dream lineup of avant-garde musicians in first-time collaborations.
No Fun New Perspectives: Bill Nace, Carlos Giffoni, Charmaine Lee, Twig Harper, and more (Night 1)
Thursday, July 9, 2026. 8:00 pm
A three-day fest with a dream lineup of avant-garde musicians in first-time collaborations.
John Zorn’s Simulacrum
Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 8:00 pm
Zorn's most powerful 21st century ensemble featuring longtime associates John Medeski, Matt Hollenberg, and Kenny Grohowski.
Kou Records: Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe // Eyvind Kang & Jessika Kenney
Thursday, June 25, 2026. 8:00 pm
An evening curated by Kou Records, presenting recent and forthcoming releases from the label’s Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 cohorts.
Kou Records: David Torn // Aliya Ultan and the Boreas Quintet
Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 8:00 pm
An evening curated by Kou Records, presenting recent and forthcoming releases from the label’s Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 cohorts.
Lambkin
Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 8:00 pm
Commissioned artist shares new material, fusing R&B/soul aural traditions and experiments in electronic music to explore new Black sonic forms.
John Zorn: New Masada Quartet
Monday, June 15, 2026. 8:00 pm
Zorn’s beloved ensemble w/ Julian Lage, Jorge Roeder, & Kenny Wollesen returns for the 5th consecutive year for one tight and telepathic set.