Performances at the Museum
At the Walters, the art isn't just on the walls. You can watch art here, too. Join us for a variety of performances, scheduled throughout the year.
We offer many other events for adults at the museum. For a complete, printable list of them all, download the public programs brochure (PDF). To see every event at the museum, including exhibitions, family programs and more, browse the online calendar of events.
You can register online to attend these events or call to register by phone at (410) 547-9000, ext. 238. You can also e-mail us at adultprograms@thewalters.org.
Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Events
- Peabody on the Court Music Series
- Friday, October 04, 2013
12:00 PM–01:00 PM - The first concert of the Fall Peabody on the Court Music Series will feature music by composer John Belkot. This free concert is presented through a partnership with the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University.
- Peabody on the Court Music Series
- Friday, November 01, 2013
12:00 PM–01:00 PM - This Peabody on the Court Music Series concert will feature classical guitarist Jonathan Zwi. This free concert is presented through a partnership with the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University.
- The Music of Mysterious Lands
- Sunday, November 24, 2013
02:00 PM–03:30 PM - The Music of Mysterious Lands is the premier live performance of a new, original musical composition by composer and ethnomusicologist Dr. Daniel Thomas Davis in response to the special exhibition Egypt’s Mysterious Book of the Faiyum. The program will juxtapose Davis’s piece with related repertoire, offering the audience a virtual tour of mysterious places through the medium of music.
- FREE Monument Lighting Festival
- Thursday, December 05, 2013
05:00 PM–08:30 PM - Celebrate the holiday season and the annual lighting of the Washington Monument at The Walters during this free, family-friendly event! Enjoy seasonal performances, music, refreshments, holiday films and special winter-inspired kids’ art activities! Visit the special exhibition, Egypt’s Mysterious Book of the Faiyum, for FREE tonight. See the Washington Monument be set aglow, followed by fireworks for all to admire. Warm up at The Walters!
- Peabody on the Court Music Series
- Friday, December 06, 2013
12:00 PM–01:00 PM - The final concert of the fall Peabody on the Court Music Series will feature musicians from Peabody Conservatory’s Early Music Department. The early music program provides instruction and performance opportunities in medieval, renaissance, baroque, and early classical music. Students play on period instruments and develop vocal techniques compatible with early performance practices. This free concert is presented through a partnership with the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University.
- Carolers on the Court
- Sunday, December 15, 2013
01:00 PM–04:00 PM - Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and join us for a festive afternoon filled with holiday goodies and all-around merriment! This year we welcome back Joyous Voices, an a capella caroling ensemble, dressed in Dickens-era costumes, who sing an impressive repertoire of traditional Christmas melodies ranging from Medieval and Victorian to popular favorites.
- FREE MLK Jr. Day Family Festival
- Monday, January 20, 2014
10:00 AM–04:00 PM - Come together to celebrate the life and achievements of one of our nation’s greatest heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through theatrical and musical performances, our special guests will help us to reflect on the importance of free speech and diverse communities. Share your dreams, congratulate your personal heroes and tell your stories through art projects and collaborative activities!
