Met Museum announces 2026-27 Live Arts season with St. Vincent, Jason Isbell
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has unveiled its Met Live Arts program for the fall and winter of 2026–27, set to feature innovative performances at both The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Highlights will take place in The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium and include premieres from notable artists such as Lykke Li, St. Vincent, and Jason Isbell. This season marks the debut of Sarah Jones as the new leader of Live Arts, following her 2025 appointment. Additionally, the museum will host festive concerts in December within its renowned spaces, including the Temple of Dendur.
Key facts
- The Met announced its 2026–27 fall/winter season of Met Live Arts.
- Season includes world premieres and new commissions for Met galleries.
- Performances will be held at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.
- Concerts also take place in The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium.
- Sarah Jones is the new Head of Live Arts, joining in 2025.
- Performers include Lykke Li, St. Vincent, Jason Isbell, Kingfish, Ayodele Casel, Rashaun Mitchell, and Silas Riener.
- Holiday concerts are scheduled for December at both Met locations.
- Programs will utilize iconic spaces like the Temple of Dendur.
Entities
Artists
- Lykke Li
- St. Vincent
- Jason Isbell
- Kingfish
- Ayodele Casel
- Rashaun Mitchell
- Silas Riener
- Sarah Jones
Institutions
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- The Met Fifth Avenue
- The Met Cloisters
- Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium
Locations
- New York City
- United States