We highlight classic rock awards shows, exhibitions, special annual, one-time and other musical events

March

Through Spring Going Electric – Bob Dylan ’65 Bob Dylan Center, Tulsa, OK Through never-before-seen original manuscripts, film footage and rare artifacts from the Dylan Archive as well as numerous loans from private collectors, the exhibit places visitors at the heart of his evolution from acoustic folk hero to trailblazing rock ’n’ roll icon.

Through Sep 27 Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham, UK

David Bowie Centre New permanent home for his archive, Victoria and Albert Museum East Storehouse, Hackney Wick, London, U.K.

Mar 5 10th Annual Love Rocks NYC Beacon Theatre, New York with Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Susanna Hoffs, Billy F Gibbons, Mary J Blige, and many others

Mar 15  98th Academy Awards, Dolby Theater, Hollywood, CA

Mar 28 Robby Krieger of the Doors 80th Birthday Celebration Whisky a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA

April

Apr 18 Record Store Day

TBD Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announcement

May

May 15 – Paul McCartney and Wings, the largest collection of artifacts from his personal archives Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, OH

June

June 3-7 Prince Celebration 2026, Paisley Park, Downtown Mpls, MN

June 9 Songwriters Celebrate John Prine, with Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Patty Griffin, Lucius, Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA

June 9-14 The Last Ship, newly adapted musical by and starring Sting, The Metropolitan Opera, New York

November

Nov TBD 69th Annual Grammy Award Nominations

TBD Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony TBA

Nov 29 Record Store Day – Black Friday

January 2027

Jan TBD Academy Awards Nominations Hollywood

Jan-Feb TBD MusiCares Honoring the Person of the Year TBA

February

Feb TBD 69th Annual Grammy Awards Location TBA