Concert Series
AMFA is proud to present an intimate concert series that expands the cultural fabric of Arkansas.
From the soulful sounds of singer-songwriters to the instrumental harmonies of jazz bands, each performance offers a unique musical journey. With AMFA's comfortable seating and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, you do not want to miss the opportunity for an up-close experience with these extraordinary artists.
2025-2026 Season Tickets
$426 ($386 for Members) $394 ($354 for Members)
Secure tickets to all eight concerts when you buy a season ticket! Now through May 11, you can enjoy $32 off with our early bird discount.
Circle Society, Corporate Partners, and 2024-2025 Season Ticket Holders enjoy early access to season tickets. Public season ticket sales open Tuesday, May 6, at noon.
Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton
September 11, 2025
Powerhouse Grammy award-winning vocalist Ms. Lisa Fischer steps into the spotlight after four decades of singing background for icons like The Rolling Stones, Luther Vandross, Sting, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails.
Camille Thurman with Darrell Green Quartet
October 23, 2025
Fluid and powerful on the tenor saxophone and highly inventive as a vocalist, Camille Thurman also plays bass clarinet, flute, and piccolo while touring with the Darrell Green Quartet.
James McMurtry with Special Guest BettySoo
November 13, 2025
Singer-songwriter James McMurtry has spent decades touring the world, picking up American Indie awards, American Music Association awards, and even a Grammy nomination along the way.
Phil Cook
December 11, 2025
Piano soloist Phil Cook is known for his subtle yet transformative contributions to some of the past decade’s most vital folk, indie, and gospel records from acts like Bon Iver, The War on Drugs, and the Indigo Girls.
Bette Smith
January 22, 2026
Bette Smith grippingly fuses the soul, rock & roll, funk, blues, and gospel music she heard in her Brooklyn youth into something all her own with her critically-acclaimed voice.
Lost Bayou Ramblers
February 19, 2026
The two-time Grammy award-winning band Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a progressive Louisiana French band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite, challenge, and redefine genre expectations.
African Rhythms Alumni Quintet "In Tribute to Randy Weston"
March 12, 2026
Esteemed members of Jazz Master Dr. Randy Weston's ensemble "African Rhythms" have reunited in a moving tribute to their late legendary leader on the cusp of his centennial birthday.
Kaia Kater
April 2, 2026
Montreal-born Grenadian-Canadian Kaia Kater’s jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft celebrate the power of women and oppressed people, while also sharing meditations on her own life.