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

Comedy @ Kerr

Get ready to laugh with Sari Beliak, Steena Salido, Zaid Arikat, and Brian Kohatsu at our bimonthly stand-up series featuring rotating comics in the Kerr Studio.

July 30, 2025

AFTC presents The Cottage

The Cottage is the perfect showcase for 6 actors with endless laughs, hilarious twists, daring physical comedy, and a happy ending for lovers everywhere.

August 1, 2025

The Local Spirits

The Local Spirits are a Phoenix-based instrumental quartet blending jazz, rock, bluegrass, and world music into a bold, genre-bending sound.

August 9, 2025

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.