Surprise’s year-long celebration leading up to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 is getting underway with the upcoming “LIVE at Asante” music series.

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IF YOU GO

What: “LIVE at Asante — America’s Musical Roots”

When: 6-8 p.m. third Thursdays of month from September through May

Where: Asante Library, 16755 W. Vereda Solana Drive

Tickets: Free

Information: surpriseaz.gov/LIVE

Surprise’s year-long celebration leading up to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 continues with another show in the “LIVE at Asante” music series.

The free, outdoor concert series combines live music, arts activities and a look at America’s cultural history.

“LIVE at Asante — America’s Musical Roots” will run from 6 to 8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month through May at Asante Library, 16755 W. Vereda Solana Drive.

Each performance will highlight a different genre, offering a brief history of its importance in American music.

The performers and genres of music for each night are listed here:

• Oct. 16 — Country-Pop: Anjanette Indelicato (opener) and Rhonda Jo and Shawn Royer (headliner)
• Nov. 20 — Singer/Songwriter: Abby Walker (opener) and Kenyon France Duo (headliner)
• Dec. 18 — Acoustic Indie Folk: Jerry Scarsbrook (opener) and Jacobe Reinartz Duo (headliner)
• Jan. 15 — Country Roots: JT Sheets (opener) and Cole Clark Duo (headliner)
• Feb. 19 — Bluegrass/Rock: Zach Johnson (opener) and George & Georgia (headliner)
• March 19 — Classic Jazz: Carlos Huicochea (opener) and Glen and Clydene (headliner)
• April 16 — Modern American: Julia Gotto (opener) and 26 B4 40 (headliner)
• May 21 — Rock and Roll: Daniel Holideigh (opener) and Faultline (headliner)

Find information and other programs and events happening throughout the year to mark the 250th year of independence at surpriseaz.gov/America250.

Bring lawn chairs and an appetite as food trucks will be offering treats for purchase.

For artist details and updated information, visit surpriseaz.gov/LIVE.